U.S. Policy Today for Africa Tomorrow
On July 22, Ambassadors Carson, Lyman, and Moose discussed U.S.-Africa Engagement at USIP.
Events
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.
The Legacy of President Hamid Karzai
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a public discussion with four distinguished panelists as they examined Hamid Karzai’s controversial presidency.
Ending Wars to Build Peace
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), U.S. Military Academy's Center for the Study of Civil-Military Operations and RAND Corporation hosted an event July 14th that featured notable experts who shared their observations and concerns about the issue of war termination, its planning, transition and challenges.
Iran Sanctions: What the U.S. Cedes in a Nuclear Deal
The last event in our three-part series addressed the complex questions and challenges of sanctions in the Iran nuclear talks.
The Threat of Systematic Corruption to Peace and Security
The U.S. Institute of Peace’s Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding invited policymakers, practitioners, and analysts to a discussion of the new report Corruption: An Unrecognized Threat to International Security, by award-winning analyst Sarah Chayes.
ACCORD 25: Pursuing Peace through Legitimacy
Peace is about people. The legitimacy of a peace process – the extent of public support for it – helps determine the odds of success and how long peace will last. But legitimacy often is disputed, especially in situations of violent conflict, when political authority and leadership are being challenged. Legitimacy also varies based on context and circumstances.
Global Innovators: Women Leading Change Around the World
The U.S. Institute of Peace in partnership with the Vital Voices Global Partnership and the Bernstein Family Foundation hosted a panel event featuring the 2014 Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards Honorees on Thursday, June 19th from 9:00 am to 11:00am.
Militant Sweep in Iraq: A Twitter Chat on the Latest Developments
On June 13, 2014, @USIP hosted a Twitter conversation regarding the worsening situation in Iraq.
Rhythms at the Intersection of Peace and Conflict
USIP and the Conflict Prevention & Resolution Forum presented an exciting new movie and corresponding panel discussion on the intersection between music and nonviolent civic action.
Nuclear Flashpoints: U.S.-Iran Tensions Over Terms and Timetables
The second event in our three-part series explored key conflicts and possible trade offs in a final nuclear deal with Iran.