Youth & Violence: Engaging the Lost Generation
On June 9th, Mercy Corps and USIP held a discussion on youth, violence and peacebuilding.
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.
Assessing Ukraine: The Elections, Relations with Russia and the Future of Sanctions
On June 5th, 2014 from 1:00-2:30 PM, USIP held a conversation with William B. Taylor, USIP vice president for Middle East and Africa and former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, and George A. Lopez, USIP vice president for the Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding.
U.S. Foreign Policy in Somalia
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman discussed a new U.S. policy to advance peace, stability and development in Somalia at USIP on June 3rd.
Peace Messaging through Films: The 60 Second International Film Festival
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a screening of several award-winning short films from the 60 Second International Film Festival, followed by a panel discussion on film as a tool for peacebuilding.
From Dayton to Europe: A New Beginning for Post-war Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In the aftermath of a joint declaration of European values by five political parties in Bosnia-Herzegovina, USIP hosted a discussion of the current turmoil and upcoming elections with a member of the country’s parliament who signed the agreement and a former international official who served in Sarajevo.
Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict
USIP hosted a discussion on cutting-edge research initiatives to prevent and mitigate sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings.
Exploring New Frontiers in Peacebuilding
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted a day-long event to explore emerging trends and new frontiers in the field of peacebuilding, including cross-border criminal violence, new approaches to complex conflict environments, and the technology revolution and its impact on our field.
NATO's Balancing Act
With the turmoil in Ukraine shining a new spotlight on security in Europe, will the North Atlantic Treaty Organization refocus itself on collective defense? The U.S. Institute of Peace and Women in International Security hosted a discussion to explore NATO’s future.
Voices of South Sudanese Civil Society
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a conversation with three of South Sudan’s leading civil society representatives, who shared their visions for how the country can move forward and recover from the recent turmoil and devastation.
A World of Instability: Drivers of Conflict, Levers of Peace
On May 14, 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted “A World of Instability: Drivers of Conflict, Levers of Peace,” with Stephen J. Hadley and David Sanger, followed by Q&A with the audience.