Events
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February 9, 2012
Rebuilding economies after protracted chaos or violent conflict requires careful thought and political courage. By creating dynamic and inclusive growth, reconstruction zones could help countries stand on their own feet, consolidate peace, and overcome the unsustainable aid dependency to which they have grown accustomed. This event examines the validity of this approach, using Afghanistan and Pakistan as case studies. Webcast: This event is now full and we are no longer accepting RSVPs for audience attendance. However, you can still participate by watching the live webcast and joining the online discussion beginning at 2:00pm EST on February 9, 2012. If you have already RSVP'd, you may still attend the event. Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Training
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February 1, 2012
On February 1, 2012, USIP and the Atlantic Council hosted President Mikheil Saakashvili of Georgia as he addressed what Georgia, North Africa, and other reforming societies have in common. Countries: Georgia
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
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January 18, 2012
In May, President Obama defined the Arab Spring as a “historic opportunity” to redefine and strengthen America’s relationships in the Middle East, demonstrating that “America values the dignity of the street vendor . . . more than the raw power of the dictator.” One year after the “Jasmine Revolution” in Tunisia, has the promise of the Arab Awakening been realized? Please join former national security adviser Stephen Hadley and former Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher on Wednesday, January 18, as they lead an analysis and discussion of what the Arab Awakening means for 2012. Countries: Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Libya, Palestinian Territories, Syria, Tunisia, United States, Yemen
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Human Rights, Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking, Training
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December 15, 2011
On December 15th, USIP hosted a panel of current and former officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea that examined the post-2012 political, economic and security landscape in Northeast Asia following leadership changes – both democratically facilitated and planned. Against this background, the panel assessed challenges and opportunities for the U.S., Japan and South Korea.
Countries: China, Japan, Korean Peninsula, North Korea, South Korea, United States
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, WMD, Nonproliferation, and Arms Control
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December 13, 2011
Peace agreements are not just about achieving an end to violence-they can also establish significant frameworks for regulating future practice. In this context, one important goal is to address likely drivers of conflict. High on the list of conflict drivers are dishonesty and abuses of power by those who are holding or seeking positions of authority, phenomena that can persist and even become more prevalent following a transition. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 2:00pm on December 13, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast/confronting-corruption. Join the conversation on Twitter with #USIP. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention
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December 7, 2011
USIP had an in-depth discussion with Katerina Dalacoura on the launch of her USIP-funded book titled Islamist Terrorism and Democracy in the Middle East on December 7th from 3-4:30 at Carnegie. Countries: Afghanistan, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Religion and Peacemaking
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December 7, 2011
Assistant Secretary Johnnie Carson described the ongoing U.S. efforts to support regional partners in mitigating and eliminating the threat posed by the LRA, including the recent decision to deploy U.S. military advisers to work with regional militaries. He also discused new opportunities and continuing challenges for this regional effort. |
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December 6, 2011
On December 6, the U.S. Institute of Peace facilitated a discussion featuring two women NGO leaders from Iraq whose USIP-supported projects enable them to promote positive participatory roles for women as peacebuilders and provide mechanisms and strategies to combat discrimination and violence against women in Iraq. Countries: Iraq
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Gender and Peacebuilding, Political Reform
| Programs: Grant Program
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November 18, 2011
Over the last six months, Iran has witnessed an escalating power struggle as conservatives of different ideological stripes and loyalties jockey for influence ahead of the March 2012 parliamentary elections. On November 18, USIP hosted a distinguished panel of experts on these and other developments on the elections in Iran. |
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November 18, 2011
On November 18, USIP hosted Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, former Pakistani Ambassador to the U.S. and High Commissioner to the U.K., for a talk on Pakistan’s present state and future prospects. |