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Negotiating Israel-Lebanon Maritime Borders

Negotiating Israel-Lebanon Maritime Borders

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On February 22, USIP hosted a conversation with Amos Hochstein, U.S. special presidential coordinator for global infrastructure and energy security and the primary mediator of the Israel-Lebanon agreement. The discussion unpacked how the agreement came about, the lessons learned for American diplomacy, and the precedents it may set for broader Israeli-Lebanese relations as well as for conflicts across the Eastern Mediterranean.

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Imagine: Reflections on Peace

Imagine: Reflections on Peace

Start: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:00am / End: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 4:00pm

On June 2, 2022, the U.S. Institute of Peace together with The VII Foundation will open “Imagine: Reflections on Peace,” a multimedia exhibit that explores the themes and challenges of peacebuilding through an immersive look at societies that suffered — and survived — violent conflict. Using historical photos, texts, video profiles and interactive opportunities, the Imagine exhibit brings visitors face-to-face with the realities of violent conflict and asks the question: “Why is it so difficult to make a good peace when it is so easy to imagine?”

Human RightsPeace ProcessesReconciliationFragility & Resilience

Lebanon at the Crossroads

Lebanon at the Crossroads

Date: Thursday, June 16, 2022 / Time: 10:30am - 11:30am EDT

On June 16, USIP hosted a discussion on whether Lebanon’s 2022 elections can initiate a drive for reforms aimed at Lebanon’s entrenched and corrupt political system — or if the still-fragile country might fall deeper into crisis and political gridlock

Democracy & Governance

The Fallout of the War in Syria

The Fallout of the War in Syria

Date: Friday, September 25, 2020 / Time: 9:00am - 10:15am 

On September 25, USIP held an in-depth presentation and discussion of the World Bank’s new publication, “The Fallout of War: The Regional Consequences of the Conflict in Syria.” The panel included the report’s lead author as well as regional experts who provided insight on the economic and social effects that the Syrian conflict has had on its neighbors.

EnvironmentConflict Analysis & PreventionFragility & ResilienceEconomics

Turmoil Across the Middle East: What Does It Mean?

Turmoil Across the Middle East: What Does It Mean?

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2017 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

In the past few weeks, the Islamic State (ISIS) “caliphate” has collapsed. Syria’s Assad regime all but formally won the six-year war, a consolidation of Iranian and Russian influence. Saudi Arabia purged parts of its royal family. Lebanon’s prime minister abruptly resigned. Iraq’s Kurds voted for independence, triggering a confrontation with Baghdad. Years of U.S. and international engagement has failed to politically and physically rebuild fractured countries, and the very viability of states like Iraq and Syria has been challenged. Where is the region headed, and what are the U.S. roles amid this tumult? At USIP, distinguished Middle East analysts explored where the region is headed, and the U.S. roles amid this tumult.

Democracy & GovernanceViolent ExtremismFragility & Resilience

The Arab Woman: Enhancing Leadership & Resilience

The Arab Woman: Enhancing Leadership & Resilience

Date: Monday, December 5, 2016 / Time: 5:00am - 10:30am 

On December 5, to mark the Fifth Annual Arab-American Day, the League of Arab States and the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion with Arab women leaders, academics and policymakers, including the newly-elected Minnesota House Representative and Somali American, Ilhan Omar, on how education and economic opportunities can engage women and men in supporting women’s voices, equality and success.

EnvironmentEducation & TrainingGenderFragility & ResilienceEconomics

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Beyond Refugees

Middle East Strategy Task Force: Beyond Refugees

Date: Friday, September 18, 2015 / Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm 

Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former National Security Advisor Stephen Hadley led a discussion September 18 of how the United States and its partners should respond to the greatest displacement of people since World War II. With former British foreign secretary David Miliband, USIP President Nancy Lindborg and other panelists, they focused on the steps needed to address this crisis at its roots.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionFragility & ResilienceHuman Rights

Rhythms at the Intersection of Peace and Conflict

Rhythms at the Intersection of Peace and Conflict

Date: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 / Time: 5:30am - 9:00am 

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.

America's Quest for Arab-Israeli Peace

America's Quest for Arab-Israeli Peace

Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013 / Time: 8:00am - 10:00am 

As President Barack Obama embarks on his second term and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu builds his coalition government, many warn that time is running out for the two-state solution. On the occasion of its publication, the authors of “The Peace Puzzle: America’s Quest for Arab-Israeli Peace” discussed their own views on whether and why that door is closing, and what the next Obama administration can do to keep it open. Read the event coverage, America’s Quest for Arab-Israeli P...