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The Mandela Series: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock

The Mandela Series: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock

Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023 / Time: 4:00pm - 4:30pm EST

On November 7, USIP held the second lecture in this series featuring Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. Senator Warnock discussed his commitment to nonviolent action and the role of faith in peacebuilding.

Russian Influence Operations in Latin America

Russian Influence Operations in Latin America

Date: Monday, November 6, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On November 6, USIP and IBI Consultants hosted a presentation of a new report on Russian influence campaigns in Latin America. The conversation examined the evolution of Russia’s engagement with Latin American countries under Putin’s rule, the tools the Russian government has used to...

Democracy & GovernanceGlobal Policy

The International Religious Freedom Act at 25

The International Religious Freedom Act at 25

Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 11:00am EDT

USIP hosted a discussion on how the IRFA helped create a U.S. mandate for promoting international religious freedom, the successes and lessons of its implementation across multiple administrations, and the mission’s ongoing relevance to global peace and security.

Religion

Faith Under Fire in Russia’s War on Ukraine

Faith Under Fire in Russia’s War on Ukraine

Date: Monday, October 30, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

USIP, the Atlantic Council, and Razom for Ukraine hosted a conversation with a delegation from the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. These senior Ukrainian religious leaders — who represent multiple branches of Christianity in Ukraine in addition to the country’s Muslim and Jewish communities — hightlighted...

Religion

How Creative Diplomacy Prevented an Oil Disaster on Yemen’s Coast

How Creative Diplomacy Prevented an Oil Disaster on Yemen’s Coast

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 / Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT

On October 24, USIP hosted a conversation with U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking to unpack the FSO Safer operation. The discussion highlighted the innovative diplomacy approaches taken and shed light on how the operation could serve as a model for reinvigorated American soft power in the Middle East going forward.

Mediation, Negotiation & DialoguePeace ProcessesGlobal Policy

Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia

Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

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.

Democracy & GovernanceHuman Rights

Ghana’s Leadership in Building Peace in West Africa

Ghana’s Leadership in Building Peace in West Africa

Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EDT

USIP hosted a conversation with Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on ways to address governance opportunities and challenges in West Africa. The discussion also examined Ghana's critical role as a regional leader in promoting peace, stability and sustainable development. 

Democracy & Governance