Events
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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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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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January 19, 2010
This discussion at the Inter-American Dialogue examined the damage that has been done to Haiti and its people by the January 12th earthquake and the challenges the country now confronts. |
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December 15, 2009
Local ownership is essential for successful security sector reform (SSR), but donor countries often determine priorities and programs. What practical steps can policymakers and practitioners take to encourage local ownership of reform efforts? Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq
| Issue Areas: Capacity Building, Governance, Human Rights, Peacekeeping, Post-Conflict Activities, Rule of Law, Security and Strategy
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December 10, 2009
On November 10, the Haitian government confirmed Jean-Max Bellerive as its sixth Prime Minister since 2004. What does this change portend for Haiti's future? How are the international community and diaspora responding to this change? |
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November 20, 2009
In a major diplomatic victory for both countries, Kosovo and Macedonia recently concluded the demarcation of their shared border. This process of diplomacy, cooperation, confidence-building and reconciliation was conducted by a Joint Technical Commission (JTC) comprised of the two state parties and the International Civilian Office (ICO). |
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November 19, 2009
Join us for the launch and panel discussion of a new USIP-funded SIPRI report by Bates Gill and Chin-hao Huang entitled, China's Expanding Role in Peacekeeping: Prospects and Policy Implication. |
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October 29, 2009
In Afghanistan and Iraq, Congress provides oversight and resources for U.S. programs to reform local military and police forces. This process is critical to U.S. success, but is little understood. USIP's Security Sector Reform Working Group examined the role of Congress in ensuring that security assistance is effective, serves U.S interests and creates democratic security forces. Countries: Afghanistan, Iraq
| Issue Areas: Capacity Building, Civil-Military Relations, Governance, Peacekeeping, Post-Conflict Activities, Rule of Law, Security and Strategy
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October 14, 2009
On October 13, the mandate for United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) was renewed. A panel of experts discussed the U.N.'s future in Haiti and the continuing need for peacekeeping forces. Countries: Brazil, Canada, Haiti
| Issue Areas: Economics and Development, International and Regional Organizations, Peacekeeping
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