Events

Queen Noor of Jordan greets Iraqi refugees. (Photo: Courtesy of King Hussein Foundation)
October 1, 2009

While public diplomacy experts struggle to develop strategic communications campaigns to win hearts and minds abroad, new research on the frontiers of neuroscience and psychology suggests a different approach.

Sheldon Himelfarb Smart Tools for Smart Power
July 16, 2009

USIP's Center of Innovation for Science, Technology and Peacebuilding hosted a full-day multimedia showcase of state-of-the-art simulation and "serious gaming" tools that promise to transform the way that peacebuilding organizations train, plan and collaborate. The "Smart Tools for Smart Power" event featured presentations from such innovators as IBM, the Army War College, EBay, Lockheed Martin, Second Life, and USIP's own Education and Training CenterU.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer Beth Noveck presented the keynote address.

Map of the Arab Blogosphere. Courtesy: John Kelly
June 17, 2009

This panel discussion presented findings from an unprecedented comprehensive mapping of the Arabic-language blogosphere, and explored its implications for political change and conflict in the Middle East.

Ambassador Frank Ricciardone at USIP and National Academies roundtable on science, technology, and peacebuilding
March 12, 2009

The Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding partnered with National Academies of Science and of Engineering to launch a major, multi-year roundtable on science, technology, and peacebuilding. An initial planning meeting co-organized by the National Academies and USIP was held on March 12 to clarify the scope of the proposed roundtable’s activities.

MAGD - Ted Koppel
February 3, 2009

Distinguished panelists and citizen journalists around the world to discuss the role of media in public diplomacy.

Avner Cohen
July 14, 2008

A public event co-sponsored with the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies and the Arms Control Association

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May 20, 2008
Countries: Afghanistan | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
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March 6, 2008

A public event sponsored by the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the British American Security Information Council (BASIC)

Iran & NIE Panel
January 30, 2008
June 29, 2006