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.
USIP has been conducting innovative research on the ground in Afghanistan and Pakistan about the challenges and opportunities in a peace process for Afghanistan. On June 13, 2011, USIP hosted a discussion about what the key research findings suggest about how to move toward a durable peace.
On May 26, USIP hosted a panel discussion examining the three main obstacles to normalization of India-Pakistan relations, and the road ahead for India and Pakistan. Read the event coverage, Palestinian Delegation Visits USIP
The Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing its most severe domestic uprising since 1989. Despite the severity of the situation, very little is known about the nature of the present uprising and how it compares to previous ones. The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a panel discussion on the present situation in Kashmir, and what impact the violence may have on Indian, Pakistani and American policy towards Kashmir. Read the event analysis, Social Media Amplify Concerns in India...
On October 26, 2009, USIP held a panel discussion with Amb. Linton Brooks, Joseph Cirincione, and Thomas Scheber on next steps for the START process and the START Follow-on Treaty.
On July 27, 2009, a panel of experts reviewed the destructive potential of a nuclear weapon, and discussed the role of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) as keystone agreements to halt the spread of nuclear weapons technology.
Three senior experts who advised the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States and supported its deliberations will discuss their views on the report's findings and recommendations.
A public event co-sponsored with the Heritage Foundation, Center for Strategic and International Studies, Asia Society, Bridging Nations, East-West Center in Washington, Indian American Forum for Political Education, The Elliott School of International Affairs and the American Jewish Committee
A public event co-sponsored with the Brookings Institution.