Past Events
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March 18, 2010
This workshop aims to inform members of the Democratic Republic of Congo diaspora and other stakeholders of ongoing development assistance programs in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), provide a forum for a frank exchange of ideas and identify avenues for more effective diaspora involvement in peacebuilding. |
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March 18, 2010
USIP grantee Dr. Boroujerdi will present the findings of his study on the Iranian political elite at this USIP and Wilson Center co-sponsored event. Countries: Iran
| Issue Areas: Civil Society, Conflict Analysis, Economics and Development, International and Regional Organizations, Religion, Youth
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March 15, 2010
Nigeria has come under increased scrutiny as a possible hotbed of international terrorists. To discuss whether this is a credible conclusion the U.S. Institute of Peace is hosting a public workshop on March 15 featuring John Paden, Clarence Robinson Professor of International Studies at George Mason University, and David R. Smock, Vice President at the U.S. Institute of Peace. Countries: Nigeria
| Issue Areas: Civil Society, Conflict Management and Resolution, Human Rights, Mediation and Facilitation, Nongovernmental Organizations, Religion
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March 12, 2010
Please join USIP for a panel discussion on the complex relationship between clergy and regime in Iran. |
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March 11, 2010
Join in a discussion with a panel of the Vital Voices 2010 Global Leadership Award winners. The leaders chosen this year represent diverse backgrounds and countries including Pakistan, Brazil, Kenya, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. The panel will discuss innovative and creative strategies toward peacebuilding from the grassroots level to regional initiatives. Issue Areas: Civil Society, Economics and Development, Human Rights, Women
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March 9, 2010
Despite the challenges facing the next generation of Iraqis, many Iraqi youth are generally positive about their futures. This event will consider some of the ways these young people are contributing to their communities, with a particular focus on USIP's work with Iraqi youth and partners in education, media and civil society sectors. Countries: Iraq
| Issue Areas: Communications and Media, Education, Human Rights, Peacebuilding, Science and Technology, Youth
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March 5, 2010
Both DDR and SSR address the heart of the relationship between a state and its people: political control of armed force. What are the connections between DDR and SSR, and how can these be implemented? Countries: Afghanistan, Philippines, Sudan
| Issue Areas: Civil-Military Relations, Economics and Development, Governance, International and Regional Organizations, Peacekeeping, Post-Conflict Activities, Rule of Law, Use of Force, Women, Youth
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March 4, 2010
The elections planned for 2010 could be a game-changer for Burma, with the economy presenting a viable point of entry for effective and lasting reform. Drawing from his December 2009 visit to Burma, Joseph Stiglitz will discuss his perspectives and outline how economic reform could help promote both lasting peace and sustainable, conflict-sensitive economic progress. Countries: Myanmar/Burma
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March 2, 2010
A distinguished panel of experts will discuss the current movements in Iran today, many of which are led by women, and also reflect upon the past three decades of the shifting status of women in Iran. |
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February 25, 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for February 9th and was postponed due to snow. Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq
| Issue Areas: Economics and Development, Governance, Peacekeeping, Post-Conflict Activities, Rule of Law
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February 25, 2010
Six weeks after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake devastated Port-au-Prince, what are the top priorities for donors and for Haiti? What role will the United States play in the coming weeks, months, and perhaps years? Countries: Haiti, United States
| Issue Areas: Civil-Military Relations, Conflict Analysis, Economics and Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Governance, Humanitarian Efforts, International and Regional Organizations, Nongovernmental Organizations, Peacekeeping, Population and Diaspora, Post-Conflict Activities, Rule of Law, Women
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February 22, 2010
There is a growing body of evidence that group dynamics can help explain the nature and likelihood of political violence. This event discussed questions like: What types of horizontal inequalities make political violence most likely? What factors determine group mobilization? Is there a tipping point? How should conflict management and peace promotion strategies better account for horizontal inequalities? |
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February 18, 2010
The Other Side of Gender series addresses wartime sexual violence by taking into account male gender issues. |
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February 17, 2010
Copper deposits worth over $50 billion in Afghanistan’s Aynak valley could either present an opportunity for economic sustainability and political stability or become the focus of violent competition and grand corruption. Panelists discussed the steps necessary to ensure that the copper industry benefits local communities and promotes peace in Afghanistan; how the Afghan business sector could prepare to be fully integrated in the copper value chain and the role for external parties, like the United States, to help the Afghan government and community-based organizations to build capacity that would improve coordination and effectiveness. Countries: Afghanistan
| Issue Areas: Capacity Building, Conflict Management and Resolution, Economics and Development, Environment and Natural Resources, Governance
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February 17, 2010
PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for February 8 and was postponed because of weather conditions. This meeting will address the obstacles to integrating the health sector into preventing and responding to gender-based violence in conflict, and how they can be overcome. |

