As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.
Join USIP for a conversation with Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy national security advisor and former ambassador to Russia, that will examine the strengths and challenges of the India-Russia relationship two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine and the implications for the trajectory of U.S.-India relations.
Join USIP and Ukrainian Minister of Justice Denys Leontiyovych Maliuska for a discussion on the potential utilization of confiscated Russian assets to finance Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction efforts.
On February 27, USIP and the Atlantic Council hosted a discussion with former U.S. ambassadors to Ukraine and Russia analyzing the current battlefield situation, the importance of Western aid and the disastrous consequences that would result without it, and what can be done to secure Ukraine and its democracy long term.
On February 23, USIP hosted a public screening and discussion of “Bucha” with producer Oleksandr Schur and volunteer Gaide Rizayeva. The conversation exposed the grim realities of Russian brutality during the war in Ukraine and emphasized the crucial role of courageous individuals who continuously defy and resist Russian occupation to safeguard their communities.
On February 16, USIP, the Institute of Current World Affairs, and American Purpose hosted the final event in a series featuring prominent figures in Russia’s exile community. This conversation examined plausible scenarios for a post-authoritarian Russia, including questions on decolonialization, collective understanding of history and Russian identity, the interests of minority regions, and the possible role of the United States and other Western countries based on lessons learned from the post-Soviet 1990s.
On January 18, USIP held a conversation with the report’s authors and other experts on religion in Ukraine. The discussion examined the report’s key findings and offered important insights on the latest developments at the intersection of religion, politics and security in Ukraine today.
On December 7, USIP hosted a public screening and discussion of “Freedom on Fire: Ukraine’s Fight for Freedom” with director Evgeny Afineevsky. The conversation exposed the war’s devastating impact on Ukraine and explore Ukrainians’ hopes for the future as they fend off Russia’s invasion.
On December 5, USIP held a discussion on the state of the conflict in Transnistria and efforts to combat Russia’s malign influence, propaganda, and destabilization activities in Moldova. The conversation also looked at Moldova’s broader trajectory as it moves toward EU accession and how the current challenges will shape the country’s future.
On November 16, USIP, American Purpose and the Institute of Current World Affairs hosted the third in a series of discussions with key figures in the Russian exile community. This conversation looked at how these scholars have managed to preserve and continue their work in the face of exile and why these efforts matter in the greater context of Russia’s political landscape.
On November 16, USIP hosted a bipartisan discussion with the commission’s Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl. The conversation looked at findings and recommendations from the commission’s final report and examined what they mean for the future of America’s strategic posture — particularly in regards to establishing strategic stability with U.S. competitors like Russia and China.