Timing

Afghanistan: The Nexus between Disarming and Rebuilding Armed Forces

Date: Thursday, February 3, 2011 / Time: 5:00am - 7:00am 

In November 2005, the United Nations announced the completion of its program to disarm and demobilize more than 60,000 members of the Afghanistan Military Forces. How did the simultaneous Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) and Security Sector Reform (SSR) impact the Afghan government’s ability to assist Coalition Forces to create a safe and secure environment?  

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEnvironmentEducation & TrainingEconomics

Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise

Start: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 3:00am / End: Thursday, January 13, 2011 at 12:00pm

The U.S. Institute of Peace, in partnership with George Mason University (GMU) and the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), will conduct the Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise (SENSE) simulation. The primary target audience is the USG interagency community, but other interested parties are welcome. Participation is free, but space will be limited. Lunch/snacks will be provided; participants must commit to the full three-day simulation.

Education & TrainingEnvironmentEconomics

Kosovo’s Education System at a Tipping Point

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

A panel of experts reviewed the historical background of Kosovo’s educational system, and discussed strengths and weaknesses of its current form.  They also examined proposed educational reforms as well as Kosovars’ aspirations for the future.  

Education & Training

Police in Counterinsurgency

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010 / Time: 5:30am - 7:30am 

U.S. attempts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been unsuccessful in training local police to deal with insurgency, terrorism and criminal violence. How are effective, accountable, and legitimate police forces crafted in conflict states?

Education & Training

Seizing the Moment: Media & Peacebuilding

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 11:30am 

Held at the magnificent Newseum in Washington, D.C., this summit considered specific recommendations on ways to harness the power of media for conflict prevention. Senior media makers, policymakers and powerful change agents who are key to the development of new ideas with the potential to reduce future conflict, convened at this summit.  

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEducation & TrainingMediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Rebuilding Hope: Washington, D.C. Premiere

Date: Thursday, April 15, 2010 / Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm 

In partnership with The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting and American University, USIP is sponsoring the Washington, D.C. premiere of "Rebuilding Hope," a film following three of Sudan's "Lost Boys" on a journey back home to find surviving family members, and rediscover and contribute to their homeland. The film also sheds light on what the future holds for southern Sudan in its precarious struggle for peace, development and stability.

Education & TrainingEnvironmentEconomics