While Colombia’s government and the guerrilla group known as the FARC work on the final details of a comprehensive peace deal, one part of the proposed accord is already in effect: the commitment by both sides to recover and return the remains of tens of thousands of “disappeared” people—those presumed to have been secretly killed in the conflict. USIP and the Latin America Working Group Education Fund held an event on April 22 for an early assessment of how implementation of the agreements on disappearances is proceeding.

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Nonviolent Action;  Peace Processes

How does the U.S. government now define its partnership with Nigeria, and what may arise next in that relationship? The two governments have long maintained a broad “strategic dialogue” on issues from energy to food security to transparency in governance. On March 28, two days before the main annual meeting in that dialogue, Assistant Secretary of State Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke on the evolution of the U.S.-Nigerian partnership.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Violent Extremism;  Environment;  Gender;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Economics

Extremist groups like ISIS have seized control in swaths of Iraq and Syria in part because they tout themselves as an alternative to corrupt and inept government at all levels. USIP hosted a discussion on January 6, 2016 highlighting new research by the global humanitarian and development organization Mercy Corps on the connection between citizens’ perceptions of governance and public support for armed opposition.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Democracy & Governance

On December 10th, 2015 the U.S. Institute of Peace, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of State held a discussion with Assistant Secretary of State William Brownfield and other experts on how to make progress against the scourge, part of a week of activities to mark the United Nations-designated International Anticorruption Day Read the event coverage, Corruption Poses Unparalleled Threat, U.S. Official Says.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Environment;  Democracy & Governance;  Economics

As Tunisia has democratized since its 2011 Jasmine Revolution, its frail economy remains a danger to social peace, with unemployment even higher than when the country’s mass protests began in late 2010. Terrorist attacks this year killed more than 50 foreigners, undercutting tourism, the country’s third-largest industry. On November 3, Houcine Abassi, Tunisia’s most prominent labor leader, discussed these economic troubles and their implications for the country’s evolution. Abassi heads the Tunisian General Labor Union, part of the National Dialogue Quartet, which in October was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Economics

On Oct. 27, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the five Nordic Embassies hosted a discussion with Nordic representatives that have helped pave the way on the connections between gender and security.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Gender;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law

The Prime Minister of Pakistan, His Excellency Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif, reflected on developments in his country and the broader region and assessed the future of relations with the United States in an address, during his official visit to Washington, D.C. His address took place at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Friday, October 23 at 10:00am.

Environment;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law;  Peace Processes;  Economics

On October 13, 2015, USIP screened the recent PBS documentary “Gender Equality in Islam,” and hosted a discussion on how women can understand and advance the gender-equitable principles of the faith.

Gender;  Religion;  Justice, Security & Rule of Law