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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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Lessons Learned from Iraq and How They Apply to North Africa

Lessons Learned from Iraq and How They Apply to North Africa

Date: Tuesday, April 9, 2013 / Time: 6:00am - 8:00am 

The event highlighted the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction (SIGIR) experience in Iraq and examined the major problems it discovered, such as America’s “ad hoc” approach, the effectiveness of oversight, funding challenges, and the larger issue of nation-building. Experts explored how lessons learned from Iraq could be applied to other American-led efforts, such as those associated with emerging democracies.   Read the event coverage, Iraq Lessons: Will They Be Heeded?

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

The Challenge of Security Sector Reform in the Arab World

The Challenge of Security Sector Reform in the Arab World

Date: Monday, November 5, 2012 / Time: 4:30am - 6:30am 

If the first season of the “Arab Uprisings” brought hope, the second season has illustrated many hard challenges, not least of which is restructuring the military, policy and intelligence services of Arab states. Even in Tunisia, where the military played a crucial role in supporting the “Jasmine Revolution,” the ultimate loyalty of the security services remains an open question. To examine this issue, USIP convened a panel of experts to discuss the institutional, economic and political chall...

Trauma Resilience as a Keystone to Building the Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Societies

Trauma Resilience as a Keystone to Building the Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Societies

Date: Friday, May 18, 2012 / Time: 5:00am - 9:30am 

The United States Institute of Peace held a public event on trauma and its effects on rule of law in conflict-affected societies. This two-panel event examined trauma from the panelists' experiences in post-conflict zones, shared new and innovative approaches to building trauma resilience, and focused on Libya as a case study to examine the trauma phenomenon among the general population. Read the event coverage, Trauma Resilience as a Keystone to Building the Rule of Law in Conflict-Affect...

Security Sector Transformation in North Africa and the Middle East

Security Sector Transformation in North Africa and the Middle East

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2012 / Time: 4:30am - 8:00am 

On May 10, 2012, the USIP Center of Innovation for Security Sector Governance held its third annual conference. For the second year running, the conference focused on the pressing question of security sector reform in North Africa and the Middle East.   Read the event coverage, USIP Examines Security Sector Transformation in North Africa, Middle East

A Year of Turmoil

A Year of Turmoil

Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2012 / Time: 2:30am - 4:00am 

In May, President Obama defined the Arab Spring as a “historic opportunity” to redefine and strengthen America’s relationships in the Middle East, demonstrating that “America values the dignity of the street vendor . . . more than the raw power of the dictator.” One year after the “Jasmine Revolution” in Tunisia, has the promise of the Arab Awakening been realized? Please join former national security adviser Stephen Hadley and former Jordanian foreign minister Marwan Muasher on Wednesday, Ja...

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Environment;  Human Rights;  Religion;  Education & Training;  Economics

Libya in Transition: The Significance of U.N. Resolution 1973 and Democracy in the Middle East and North Africa

Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

The effort to establish justice, security, and the rule of law in Libya offers lessons for other Middle Eastern and North African countries seeking democratic rule. A panel of distinguished experts will discuss the establishment of democratic rule in Libya and the importance of the transition to democracy in the region.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Building Libya's Future

Date: Friday, September 23, 2011 / Time: 7:00am - 8:30am 

After 42 years, Libya is free from Muammar al-Qaddafi’s rule, and while fighting drags on in parts of the country, the Libyan people have begun the difficult work of building a new society and a new future.  Minister of Infrastructure and Reconstruction, Dr. Ahmed Jehani, discussed the view from the ground in Libya, the process of post-conflict institution and peacebuilding in his country, and the role of the US and broader international community in supporting Libya, and the Libyan people du...

Forecasting the Future

Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011 / Time: 4:30am - 6:30am 

This panel introduced new and original data on the impact of social media across the Middle East.