Dissension in the Ranks: Cleric and State in the Islamic Republic of Iran
This USIP event examined the role of the clergy in Iran's political system both historically and as it relates to the Green Movement today.
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.
Iraq on the Eve of National Elections: A Discussion with Ambassador Christopher Hill
With national elections just around the corner on March 7, Iraq once again finds itself at a critical crossroads in determining what sort of society it wants and the extent to which truly representative politics will be central to that concept. Ambassador Christopher Hill offered his remarks.
Science Diplomacy and the Prevention of Conflict (Los Angeles event)
USC's Center on Public Diplomacy and USIP's Center of Innovation for Science Technology and Peacebuilding held a conference to explore the merits and challenges of science diplomacy, not solely as conducted by the United States, but by nations across the world.
Bosnia-Herzegovina: One Country, or Not?
What economic and political economic factors keep Bosnia-Herzegovina a unified state? Is the division of Bosnia-Herzegovina a viable future for the region or would smaller states lack the necessary political and economic components to survive? Politician and businessman Fahrudin Radončić will address these questions in his discussion.
Regime and Opposition in Iran
USIP invited an expert panel to participate in a frank discussion of the conflict between the Iranian regime and the opposition and its implications for the Obama administration.
Pursuing Safety and Freedom
This USIP event examined the complex nexus between democratic change and U.S. security interests, with a principal focus on Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Yemen.
Demystifying the Origin of Creative Breakthroughs
Tatushi Arai, author of Creativity and Conflict Resolution: Alternative Pathways to Peace, challenges the notion that creativity is a rare quality with which only a few gifted individuals are born and demystifies the origin of unthinkable breakthroughs for conflict resolution. With his extensive international experience as a mediator and trainer, Arai will enliven the discussion with case studies and stories from around the world.
Assessing "A New Way Forward": One Year of the Obama Administration in the Middle East
On the one-year anniversary of President Obama's inauguration, USIP and POMED invited a public audience to assess the Obama administration's first year and to examine the administration's oppurtunities to implement its vision of a new beginning with the Arab and Muslim world.
International Engagement with Somalia
Serious and contentious questions surround the issue of how the international community should relate to Somalia. Should major support be given to the Transitional Federal Government? Should the African Union peacekeeping force be expanded?
Diplomacy in the Balkans
In a major diplomatic victory for both countries, Kosovo and Macedonia recently concluded the demarcation of their shared border. This process of diplomacy, cooperation, confidence-building and reconciliation was conducted by a Joint Technical Commission (JTC) comprised of the two state parties and the International Civilian Office (ICO).