In keeping with the federal government’s operating status, USIP's office will be closed during the temporary government closure. All public events scheduled during this period will be rescheduled for a later time. Unfortunately, we will not be able to provide live updates. Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management to check on the Operating Status.

As an independent, nonpartisan national thought leader with more than 30 years of experience, the U.S. Institute of Peace convenes people from various sides of an issue and facilitates constructive solutions to prevent and reduce violent conflict. Its events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.