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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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First Vice President Salva Kiir on the Road Ahead in Sudan

Date: Monday, September 20, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

The U.S. Institute of Peace was pleased to host His Excellency General Salva Kiir Mayardit, first vice president of the Republic of Sudan and president of the Government of Southern Sudan. First Vice President Kiir discussed current relations between Sudan’s north and south, remaining aspects of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to be implemented, preparations for the referenda, the role of the international community in the referenda process and related issues. Read the event analyis, Fir...

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Understanding Civilian Protection: Concepts and Practices

Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 8:00am 

In the first round of this seminar series, co-organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Brookings Institution, some 45 participants from the United Nations, international humanitarian and development organizations, non-governmental human rights and humanitarian organizations, different agencies of the U.S. government and the U.S. military, academic institutions and the diplomatic community came together to discuss current challenges in protecting civilians.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Human Rights

Peacebuilding in Dangerous Places: The Work of Civil Society in Conflict Zones

Date: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

This event features four USIP grantees from Afghanistan, Iraq, Colombia and Sudan who are intimately familiar with the on-the-ground realities in their countries. The grantees discuss implementing peacebuilding projects in difficult and dangerous environments. Washington planners will be able to hear first hand what on-the-ground practitioners are doing to stay safe while getting important work done.  

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

As Sudan’s Key Referendum Approaches, North-South Border Issues Loom

Date: Wednesday, September 8, 2010 / Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm 

Whether the January 2011 referendum delivers unity or secession, there are significant risks of escalating tensions and renewed violence along the North-South border. USIP commissioned Concordis International to undertake a conflict assessment of the dynamics related to the North-South border in Sudan, identifying local and national drivers of conflict and how they interact.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Ambassador Christopher Hill on the Next Chapter in Iraq

Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

After more than seven years, the U.S. combat mission in Iraq ended on August 31.  The nature of the U.S. commitment to Iraq is now transforming from a military mission to a civilian effort led by American diplomats.  Ambassador Christopher Hill, having just completed his tour serving as America’s top diplomat in Iraq, reflected on Iraq’s transition, politics, current situation and future prospects. 

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Measuring Progress in Stabilizing War-Torn Societies

Date: Friday, July 9, 2010 / Time: 9:00am - 11:00am 

The published version of the MPICE Metrics Framework was released on July 9, 2010 at USIP. The three editors of the MPICE Framework, Col John Agoglia, Michael Dziedzic and Barbara Sotirin, along with John McNamara from S/CRS, discussed the design and use of MPICE. Read a summary of the event.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

Preventing Ethnic Violence in Kyrgyzstan: Too Little, Too Late?

Date: Monday, June 28, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm 

This event is being organized by USIP in coordination with the State Department’s Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS) and USAID’s Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation (CMM), as a forum of experts, policy and program shapers to engage in broader discussions about evolving dynamics in Kyrgyzstan, and possible areas for the international community to constructively engage to prevent further violence and safeguard a peaceful transition.

Conflict Analysis & Prevention