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What Taiwan’s Elections Mean for Cross-Strait Relations

What Taiwan’s Elections Mean for Cross-Strait Relations

Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am EST

On January 17, USIP held a conversation on the significance of the election results and the implications for peace and security in the Taiwan Strait. The discussion explored how Taiwan’s new president might approach cross-Strait relations, what the incoming administration’s key policy priorities will be, how China might respond to the election results, and what it all means for American policymakers.

Global Policy

A Monopoly on the Use of Force in Libya

A Monopoly on the Use of Force in Libya

Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EST

On December 12, USIP hosted a conversation with Tim Eaton on DDR in Libya. The discussion explored his report’s findings and the need to calibrate DDR efforts to local contexts in Libya — with the hope that a flexible program might be replicated in other locations and eventually expanded to the national level.

Global Policy

Russia’s Malign Influence in Moldova

Russia’s Malign Influence in Moldova

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST /Time: Please note the time change from 11:00am to 12:00pm EST 

On December 5, USIP held a discussion on the state of the conflict in Transnistria and efforts to combat Russia’s malign influence, propaganda, and destabilization activities in Moldova. The conversation also looked at Moldova’s broader trajectory as it moves toward EU accession and how the current challenges will shape the country’s future.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionGlobal Policy

Ukraine’s Peace Formula for a Just and Lasting Peace

Ukraine’s Peace Formula for a Just and Lasting Peace

Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On December 5, USIP hosted a conversation with Andriy Yermak, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, on President Zelensky’s 10-point peace plan and how the United States can help reinforce Ukraine’s ability to set the terms for peace and assert its sovereignty after the war on the battlefield is over.

Global PolicyPeace Processes

The Future of America’s Strategic Posture

The Future of America’s Strategic Posture

Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On November 16, USIP hosted a bipartisan discussion with the commission’s Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl. The conversation looked at findings and recommendations from the commission’s final report and examined what they mean for the future of America’s strategic posture — particularly in regards to establishing strategic stability with U.S. competitors like Russia and China.

Global Policy

China’s Space Collaboration with Africa

China’s Space Collaboration with Africa

Date: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST

On November 14, USIP held a discussion on its new report, “China’s Space Collaboration with Africa: Implications and Recommendations for the United States.” The conversation examined the pertinent facets of Africa-China space cooperation and explored entry points and barriers for U.S. policy in Africa’s evolving space domain.

Democracy & GovernanceGlobal PolicyEconomics

Afghanistan’s Economic, Poverty and Gender Issues

Afghanistan’s Economic, Poverty and Gender Issues

Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2023 / Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm EST

On November 8, USIP and the World Bank hosted a conversation with two of the reports’ authors as well as leading experts on Afghanistan’s economy. The discussion looked at the reports’ policy implications, such as the country’s economic outlook, how the international community should respond, and what the Taliban can do to ameliorate the economic downturn and humanitarian crisis.

EconomicsFragility & ResilienceGlobal Policy

Russian Influence Operations in Latin America

Russian Influence Operations in Latin America

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On November 6, USIP and IBI Consultants hosted a presentation of a new report on Russian influence campaigns in Latin America. The conversation examined the evolution of Russia’s engagement with Latin American countries under Putin’s rule, the tools the Russian government has used to...

Democracy & GovernanceGlobal Policy