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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.

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Personal Stories from the Frontlines of War and Peace

Personal Stories from the Frontlines of War and Peace

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

From Iraq to Burma, from Peru to Yemen, from Nicaragua to Nepal, the personal stories of widows, children, workers, and soldiers often are lost in the cacophony of war.  The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion and launch of "Speaking Their Peace: Personal Stories from the Frontlines of War and Peace," a book that tells the extraordinary stories of "ordinary" people from eleven conflict zones. This event included a moderated discussion with the book's author, Colette Rausch, and two members of the team that captured these memorable interviews, followed by a reception and book-signing session.

Justice, Security & Rule of Law

The United States and R2P: From Words to Action

The United States and R2P: From Words to Action

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2013 / Time: 5:00am - 8:30am 

The Responsibility to Protect (R2P) emerged as a political response to an urgent need, while the international community struggled to formulate an adequate response to the conscience-shocking atrocities of the 20th century committed in Rwanda, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Sudan.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Bringing Peace Through Facilitated Dialogue: A Book Launch

Bringing Peace Through Facilitated Dialogue: A Book Launch

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Today’s international conflicts typically involve multiple actors, interests, and drivers that have sparked long, violent histories. Ending these conflicts relies more and more on facilitated dialogue, a process in which a neutral third party helps a broad spectrum of conflicting parties overcome the many barriers to effective communication.

Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

The Status of Press Freedom in Kosovo

Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 8:00am 

After three and half years of independent existence and two nation-wide elections, Kosovo has gained considerable experience with the functioning of institutions that are vital to a democracy, including a free press. Jeta Xharra, Kosovo’s leading investigative journalist and host of “Life in Kosovo” on public television channel RTK, addressed the status of the media and freedom of the press in Kosovo on September 21 from 10-12pm. 

Monopoly of Force

Date: Monday, September 12, 2011 / Time: 9:30am - 11:30am 

In the aftermath of war, two processes are vital to successfully manage the transition to stability: disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform (SSR).  On September 12, 2011, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a panel of distinguished experts with combined experience implementing DDR and SSR in Afghanistan, Iraq, Liberia, the Balkans, Somalia and Haiti.

Kosovo’s Education System at a Tipping Point

Date: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am 

A panel of experts reviewed the historical background of Kosovo’s educational system, and discussed strengths and weaknesses of its current form.  They also examined proposed educational reforms as well as Kosovars’ aspirations for the future.  

Education & Training

Kosovo: What Next?

Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

What is next for Kosovo?  Veton Surroi, who served as a negotiator for Kosovo at both the 1999 Rambouillet and 2006 Vienna talks and now heads the Foreign Policy Club, will present his views on Kosovo’s priorities and future.