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.
On April 22, USIP hosted a discussion on NATO’s relations with its Indo-Pacific partners ahead of the July 2024 summit and the benefits and interests that have led the United States to support the development of these partnerships over time.
On March 8, USIP hosted a conversation on the LoC cease-fire that explored findings from this new USIP report, the factors that have help keep the cease-fire in place, and what new regional dynamics could mean for its sustainability in the future.
On February 22, USIP hosted a conversation on what’s changed in the month since riots engulfed the Pacific Islands' largest and most populous nation — as well as how U.S. and international policymakers can respond to the causes that are driving instability in Papua New Guinea.
On February 15, USIP, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department, hosted a conversation on the economic components of the Indo-Pacific Strategy, the strategic alliances formed under this framework, and the milestones achieved since its inaugural date.
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.
On November 30, USIP hosted a public conversation with Dr. Avinash Paliwal on how India seeks to manage its crisis-stricken neighborhood. The discussion focused on India's relations with Bangladesh and Pakistan, exploring the impact of domestic crises and the geopolitical competition with China on Indian foreign policy.
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.
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.
On October 24, USIP, in cooperation with the SAIS China Research Center, hosted a conversation with Suisheng Zhao on China’s emergence as a global power, the forces that have shaped its international behavior and the implications for the United States.
On October 18, USIP hosted a conversation with playwright Akbar Ahmed, director Manjula Kumar and several of the play’s performers. The discussion looked at the role of arts and theater as a peacebuilding tool, spotlighted the genesis of the storyline and examined the role of historical frameworks in understanding contemporary issues on human rights, democracy and identity in South Asia.