Events

	September 8, 2011 Progress and Challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan Please join us for a special event featuring Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who will discuss her August 2011 trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan. As a member of both the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen will offer a unique congressional perspective on diplomatic and security conditions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as insights on the policy challenges facing the United States. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 9:00am EDT on September 8, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast. Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	July 25, 2011 Beyond Tahrir: The Trajectory of Egypt's Transition Major General Elassar of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will sit down with Professor William Quandt to discuss the trajectory of Egypt's transition period; the pace and shape of reform; the ongoing demands of protesters and the role of the military in the country's future. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 12:15pm EST on July 25, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast. Note: Seating space for this event is limited. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage visitors to arrive early. Countries: Egypt \| Issue Areas: Political Reform
	July 19, 2011 Current Perspectives on Human Rights and the Victims and Land Restitution Law in Colombia On June 1st, the Colombian Congress passed the ‘Victims and Land Restitution Law’, which constitutes the first piece of legislation enacted to redress the suffering caused to millions of victims and internally displaced persons by the country’s internal conflict. The implementation of the law is likely to face enormous challenges, particularly regarding the safety and protection of victims and human rights defenders. USIP and partners convened a public event to discuss these issues. Countries: Colombia \| Issue Areas: Human Rights, Rule of Law
	July 14, 2011 The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan The U.S. Institute of Peace is marking South Sudan’s independence with a half-day conference highlighting views from the ground and the U.S. policy community toward the new country. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Human Rights, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	June 14, 2011 The Future of South Sudan: A Conversation with H.E. Vice President Riek Machar As Southern Sudan's independence fast approaches, a fragile peace hangs in the balance. USIP has been involved in Sudan for nearly 20 years working on the ground, advising and collaborating with local organizations to find peaceful solutions to flashpoint issues. As the world looks to Sudan's leaders to resolve critical issues before July 9, the Institute was pleased to host H.E. Lt. General Dr. Riek Machar, vice president of the Government of Southern Sudan. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	May 10, 2011 Lebanon and the Arab Spring On May 10, 2011 Congressman Charles Boustany of Louisiana spoke about the current situation in Lebanon and how it is fairing in the Arab Spring, as Syria and the Arab world are being rocked by historic change. Countries: Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking
	April 28, 2011 Behind the Scenes of Sudan's Referendum Despite the international community’s fears that Southern Sudan's referendum would lead to renewed violence or civil war, the voting took place as scheduled on January 9, 2011. The referendum process was notable not for violence, but for its relatively smooth and peaceful nature. This event featured representatives from the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau for a discussion of the referendum. Countries: South Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	April 20, 2011 H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, Chairperson of the AU Commission, discussed the role that the African Union continues to play in creating peace and establishing security in Africa. Countries: Africa \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation
	April 19, 2011 The Future of Two Sudans: A Conversation with former Presidents Thabo Mbeki, Pierre Buyoya and Abdulsalami Abubakar Looking ahead to southern Sudan’s secession and the future of both resulting states, three members of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (Sudan), former South African President Thabo Mbeki, former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, and former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar, discussed the current situation and their efforts to support two peaceful Sudans. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	February 22, 2011 Can Nigeria Hold Credible Elections? Critical elections in Nigeria at national and state levels are scheduled for April. These elections will determine not only new leadership but whether democratic processes can gain traction. To assess the prospects for free and fair elections and to anticipate electoral outcomes, Africare and the U.S. Institute of Peace will host a public workshop on February 22 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Countries: Africa, Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Religion and Peacemaking

	September 8, 2011 Progress and Challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan Please join us for a special event featuring Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), who will discuss her August 2011 trip to Afghanistan and Pakistan. As a member of both the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen will offer a unique congressional perspective on diplomatic and security conditions in Afghanistan and Pakistan, as well as insights on the policy challenges facing the United States. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 9:00am EDT on September 8, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast. Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	July 25, 2011 Beyond Tahrir: The Trajectory of Egypt's Transition Major General Elassar of Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces will sit down with Professor William Quandt to discuss the trajectory of Egypt's transition period; the pace and shape of reform; the ongoing demands of protesters and the role of the military in the country's future. Webcast: This event will be webcast live beginning at 12:15pm EST on July 25, 2011 at www.usip.org/webcast. Note: Seating space for this event is limited. Seats are available on a first come, first served basis. We encourage visitors to arrive early. Countries: Egypt \| Issue Areas: Political Reform
	July 19, 2011 Current Perspectives on Human Rights and the Victims and Land Restitution Law in Colombia On June 1st, the Colombian Congress passed the ‘Victims and Land Restitution Law’, which constitutes the first piece of legislation enacted to redress the suffering caused to millions of victims and internally displaced persons by the country’s internal conflict. The implementation of the law is likely to face enormous challenges, particularly regarding the safety and protection of victims and human rights defenders. USIP and partners convened a public event to discuss these issues. Countries: Colombia \| Issue Areas: Human Rights, Rule of Law
	July 14, 2011 The Birth of the Republic of South Sudan The U.S. Institute of Peace is marking South Sudan’s independence with a half-day conference highlighting views from the ground and the U.S. policy community toward the new country. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Human Rights, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	June 14, 2011 The Future of South Sudan: A Conversation with H.E. Vice President Riek Machar As Southern Sudan's independence fast approaches, a fragile peace hangs in the balance. USIP has been involved in Sudan for nearly 20 years working on the ground, advising and collaborating with local organizations to find peaceful solutions to flashpoint issues. As the world looks to Sudan's leaders to resolve critical issues before July 9, the Institute was pleased to host H.E. Lt. General Dr. Riek Machar, vice president of the Government of Southern Sudan. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	May 10, 2011 Lebanon and the Arab Spring On May 10, 2011 Congressman Charles Boustany of Louisiana spoke about the current situation in Lebanon and how it is fairing in the Arab Spring, as Syria and the Arab world are being rocked by historic change. Countries: Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, Syria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking
	April 28, 2011 Behind the Scenes of Sudan's Referendum Despite the international community’s fears that Southern Sudan's referendum would lead to renewed violence or civil war, the voting took place as scheduled on January 9, 2011. The referendum process was notable not for violence, but for its relatively smooth and peaceful nature. This event featured representatives from the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission and the Southern Sudan Referendum Bureau for a discussion of the referendum. Countries: South Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	April 20, 2011 H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, Chairperson of the AU Commission, discussed the role that the African Union continues to play in creating peace and establishing security in Africa. Countries: Africa \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation
	April 19, 2011 The Future of Two Sudans: A Conversation with former Presidents Thabo Mbeki, Pierre Buyoya and Abdulsalami Abubakar Looking ahead to southern Sudan’s secession and the future of both resulting states, three members of the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (Sudan), former South African President Thabo Mbeki, former Burundian President Pierre Buyoya, and former Nigerian President Abdulsalami Abubakar, discussed the current situation and their efforts to support two peaceful Sudans. Countries: Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	February 22, 2011 Can Nigeria Hold Credible Elections? Critical elections in Nigeria at national and state levels are scheduled for April. These elections will determine not only new leadership but whether democratic processes can gain traction. To assess the prospects for free and fair elections and to anticipate electoral outcomes, Africare and the U.S. Institute of Peace will host a public workshop on February 22 from 10:00am to 11:30am. Countries: Africa, Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform, Religion and Peacemaking

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