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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.
U.S.-South Korea-Japan Trilateral Cooperation on Global Issues
This public symposium explored how the U.S., South Korea, and Japan can cooperate on common challenges and opportunities in the international community.
Sanctions and/or Engagement: How to Change North Korean Behavior
This joint Asia Society-U.S. Institute of Peace event, which took place in New York, explored how financial sanctions and/or engagement could change North Korean behavior. Admission fee is required.
Next Steps on START
On October 26, 2009, USIP held a panel discussion with Amb. Linton Brooks, Joseph Cirincione, and Thomas Scheber on next steps for the START process and the START Follow-on Treaty.
Back from the Brink? Prospects for Inter-Korean Dialogue, Past and Present
The North Korea International Documentation Project, in cooperation with the United States Institute of Peace and the Wilson Center's Asia Program, cordially invites you to attend a panel discussion on inter-Korean relations.
Premier Wen's Pyongyang Visit: What are the Implications for U.S. North Korea Policy?
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the Korea Economic Institute recently convened a discussion of the impact of Premier Wen's visit to Pyongyang on U.S. North Korea policy.
All It Takes Is One: Nuclear Blast Effects and Preventing the Spread of Nuclear Weapons
On July 27, 2009, a panel of experts reviewed the destructive potential of a nuclear weapon, and discussed the role of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) as keystone agreements to halt the spread of nuclear weapons technology.
USIP-Nixon Center event: "China's Foiled North Korea Strategy" & "North Korea, Inc."
On behalf of Ambassador Richard Solomon, Chair of the Korea Working Group, the U.S. Institute of Peace convenes a USIP-Nixon Center public event on two new USIP Working Papers.
Sanctioning North Korea: What are the Obstacles to Sustained Enforcement?
On behalf of Ambassador Richard Solomon, Chair of the Korea Working Group, the U.S. Institute of Peace cordially invites you to a joint CSIS-KEI-USIP public event
America's Strategic Posture
Three senior experts who advised the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States and supported its deliberations will discuss their views on the report's findings and recommendations.
North Korean Attitudes Toward China: A Historical View of Contemporary Difficulties
Amid ongoing concerns over North Korea's nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, China and North Korea are celebrating the "Year of Sino-DPRK Friendship," commemorating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Based on new materials, panelists Jin Linbo, John Park, James Person, and Bernd Schaefer examined the history of the Sino-DPRK alliance and its limits.