Dangerous Liaisons? Iran, Israel and the United States
A panel of experts, led by USIP's Daniel Brumberg, gathered to discuss the complicated relationship between Washington, Tehran and Jerusalem.
Events
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.
Afghanistan and Pakistan Insurgency: From Public Perceptions to Insurgent’s Grievances and Motivations
This event will bring together a distinguished panel of current USIP grantees to discuss motivations and grievances of the insurgents in Afghanistan and in Pakistan, feasibility and challenges of negotiations with Afghan insurgents, and the perceptions of Pakistani youth about the future of their country.
Relief Efforts in the Wake of the Pakistani Floods
Pakistan is in the midst of the worst natural disaster of its history. On October 15, USIP hosted the event "Relief Efforts in the Wake of the Pakistani Floods," in which experts assessed the relief efforts thus far and analyzed the challenges ahead, the next steps for donors, and implications of relief assistance for the future of the Pakistan-U.S. relationship.
Violence in Kashmir: India, Pakistan and the United States
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...
Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, on Pakistan’s Floods
The U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to host His Excellency Ambassador Husain Haqqani, Pakistan's Ambassador to the United States. Ambassador Haqqani discussed the recent floods in Pakistan, detailing the scale of the disaster, the relief and reconstruction efforts made thus far by the Government of Pakistan, and the mechanisms established to ensure an efficient and transparent use of resources dedicated to flood response. He was joined by representatives from two leading relief organizatio...
Rethinking “The Great Game”: Cultural Perspectives in Afghanistan Policymaking
This event examines the historical patterns of international engagement in Afghanistan through the lens of the new production, "The Great Game: Afghanistan." Join USIP and the British Council for an engaging discussion about the relationship between cultural relations and conflict transformation in Afghanistan.
Evaluating the State of Democracy in Pakistan
Though the February 2008 elections in Pakistan marked a fresh opportunity for democratic consolidation, many within Pakistan today are voicing concerns about the weakness of President Zardari's government. This event will bring together a panel of leading experts on Pakistan to debate the sustainability of Pakistan's democractic dispensation, and ways in which the international community, specifically the United States, can help guarantee Pakistan uninterrupted civilian rule.
Civil Society in Darfur: The Missing Peace
This event marked the launch of the new USIP Special Report, “Civil Society in Darfur: The Missing Peace.” The report authors examine the structure and composition of Darfuri civil society and discuss how civil society has been engaged in the Darfur peace process to date. In this panel discussion the authors summarized their findings and made recommendations for how civil society can play a productive and appropriate role in the peace process for Darfur going forward.
First Vice President Salva Kiir on the Road Ahead in Sudan
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...
Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell on Next Steps in Engaging the Asia-Pacific Region
Assistant Secretary of State Kurt Campbell joined USIP President Richard H. Solomon to discuss the Obama administration's next steps in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region.