Timing
The Resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan

The Resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan

Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 / Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been one of Pakistan’s deadliest militant organizations since its inception in 2007. For over a decade, the group terrorized the country with horrific attacks such as the 2014 massacre in Peshawar that killed over 150 people. And while Pakistan security forces had severely curtailed TTP’s ability to launch attacks by 2016, a recent deadly attack in Quetta suggests that the group is rebuilding. While TTP’s lethality remains low, renewed attacks and the resurgence of the Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan could potentially revitalize TTP in Pakistan and the region.

Violent Extremism

Leaving Boko Haram Behind

Leaving Boko Haram Behind

Date: Thursday, May 27, 2021 / Time: 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

On May 27, USIP hosted experts on Nigeria and violent extremism to discuss timely, policy-relevant findings about what it really takes for armed actors to leave terrorism behind. The conversation looked at ways to better understand policy relevant trends like the risks of recidivism, explored effective predictors of support for violence, and uncovered how community members actually view reintegratees.

Violent ExtremismReconciliationFragility & Resilience

Afghanistan Study Group Releases Final Report

Afghanistan Study Group Releases Final Report

Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2021 / Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST

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 ProcessesViolent Extremism