On October 28, USIP held a discussion on the ongoing situation in Kyrgyzstan and its implications for peace and stability in Central Asia. The conversation examined how organized crime, youth mobilization, social media, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic have factored into the crisis. The discussion also analyzed how the United States and the region, including Kyrgyzstan’s Central Asian neighbors and Russia, are assessing and responding to the developments. 

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Democracy & Governance;  Fragility & Resilience

On September 25, USIP held an in-depth presentation and discussion of the World Bank’s new publication, “The Fallout of War: The Regional Consequences of the Conflict in Syria.” The panel included the report’s lead author as well as regional experts who provided insight on the economic and social effects that the Syrian conflict has had on its neighbors.

Environment;  Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Fragility & Resilience;  Economics

On September 23, USIP and the Wilson Center hosted a virtual discussion on the challenges faced by the Middle East including chaos in Lebanon, tensions between Iran and the United States, and the war in Syria.

Fragility & Resilience;  Democracy & Governance;  Violent Extremism

On September 22, USIP and the Institute for Economics and Peace examined the inaugural Ecological Threat Register, as experts explored the nexus between conflict and climate change and considered strategies for boosting resilience to climate-induced insecurity

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Fragility & Resilience;  Economics

From Africa and the Middle East to Southeast Asia and South America, USIP’s 10 2020 Women Building Peace Award finalists have overcome conflict and violence to forge hope for a brighter future. Watch the 2020 Women Building Peace Award celebration to hear the finalists’ inspiring stories and learn about their efforts to build a more peaceful world.

Fragility & Resilience;  Gender;  Human Rights;  Nonviolent Action

On August 4, USIP held an expert panel discussion on the impacts of COVID-19 in Syria. The panel featured field-based medical practitioners who provided on-the-ground insight on the pandemic’s effects in northern Syria, specifically among displaced populations within Syria.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Fragility & Resilience;  Human Rights;  Global Health

At a critical time in history for the Horn of Africa, USIP hosted experts from Ethiopia and Sudan for a discussion on the specific challenges facing the political transitions in these two countries, as well as key parallels.

Democracy & Governance;  Peace Processes;  Fragility & Resilience

A RESOLVE Network Research Report, “Career Foreign Fighters: Expertise Transmission Across Insurgencies,” examines explores how policymakers can incorporate lessons learned into future prevention efforts. On May 26, USIP hosted a virtual conversation with the report’s authors to explain their findings and share insights on the unique challenge...

Violent Extremism;  Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Fragility & Resilience