On March 28, USIP held a conversation examining the differences between Taliban views and practices and those of other Muslim-majority nations. The Institute will host U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls and Human Rights Rina Amiri, Grand Sheikh of the Al Azhar University Sheikh Ahmad Muhammad al Tayeb and...

Gender;  Religion

From February 25 to March 7, USIP hosted a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding

Gender;  Peace Processes

On February 17, USIP held a discussion on the future of Pakistan’s relationship with the Afghan Taliban. The conversation examined how Pakistan is assessing the challenges along its western border, the increasing threat of the TTP and the next era of Pakistan’s security challenges.

Violent Extremism;  Conflict Analysis & Prevention

On January 27, USIP held a discussion of what a strategy for Central Asia could look like going forward given the significant change and uncertainty in the region. The conversation examined how the United States can contribute to greater stability and promote common interests while making progress on strategic goals. 

Violent Extremism;  Democracy & Governance;  Conflict Analysis & Prevention

On January 12, USIP held a discussion with leading experts on the Taliban’s approach to governing Afghanistan so far — as well as how the United States and international community can assist the Afghan people despite the challenges the Taliban pose as the country’s sole authority.

Fragility & Resilience;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Peace Processes

On December 3, USIP held a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need.

Environment;  Fragility & Resilience;  Economics

With so much at stake, USIP held a discussion with Afghanistan experts on the current political, economic and human rights situation in Afghanistan. The conversation looked at how the Taliban are likely to respond to internal and external pressure to govern more inclusively as conditions...

On February 3, USIP hosted the co-chairs of the Afghanistan Study Group for a discussion of the group’s findings and the report’s recommendations for how the United States can fully align our policies, practices, and messaging across diplomatic, military, and assistance efforts toward the overarching goal of achieving a durable and just peace in Afghanistan. 

Peace Processes;  Violent Extremism