In Istanbul, on March 8, 2024, the Omran Center for Strategic Studies hosted an event featuring 17 students from various American universities. These students, now part of the School for International Training in Amman, Jordan, were under the guidance of SIT Jordan Academic Director Dr. Raed al Tabini. Dr. Ammar Kahf, executive director of Omran, along with his team, facilitated sessions aimed at enhancing the students’ comprehension of the Syrian refugee crisis, with a particular focus on Turkey’s role as a host nation.
The program delved into the myriad dimensions of the crisis, including the overwhelming figure of over 3.15 million Syrian refugees residing in Turkey and the personal narratives that these numbers entail. The discussions provided a holistic view of the global displacement scenario, underscoring the severe impact of the Syrian situation on refugee demographics, while also addressing the challenges faced in terms of education and integration in Turkey.
