Timing
Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia

Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am EDT /Time: Tuesday, October 11, 9:00am - 10:30am EDT 

USIP hosted a two-part livestream of USIP’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace. The event brought together diplomats, advocates and authors to draw lessons from U.S. engagement in Southeast Asia that could apply to conflicts elsewhere in the world. The inspiring presentations looked at how Vietnamese, Laotians and Cambodians are healing from wartime suffering and building a future based on trust and shared interests.

Reconciliation

Imagine: Reflections on Peace

Imagine: Reflections on Peace

Start: Thursday, June 2, 2022 at 10:00am / End: Monday, August 1, 2022 at 4:00pm

On June 2, 2022, the U.S. Institute of Peace together with The VII Foundation will open “Imagine: Reflections on Peace,” a multimedia exhibit that explores the themes and challenges of peacebuilding through an immersive look at societies that suffered — and survived — violent conflict. Using historical photos, texts, video profiles and interactive opportunities, the Imagine exhibit brings visitors face-to-face with the realities of violent conflict and asks the question: “Why is it so difficult to make a good peace when it is so easy to imagine?”

Human RightsPeace ProcessesReconciliationFragility & Resilience

Myanmar Study Group Report Launch

Myanmar Study Group Report Launch

Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am EST

On the one-year anniversary of the military’s coup, USIP hosted the release of the Myanmar Study Group’s final report. The discussion looked at the study group’s findings and recommendations on topics such as the Burmese army, Myanmar’s economy, ethnic armed organizations, end state scenarios, humanitarian assistance, international actors and U.S. government policy alternatives — among many others.

Civilian-Military RelationsConflict Analysis & PreventionReconciliation

Resolving the Legacies of Agent Orange

Resolving the Legacies of Agent Orange

Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 / Time: 10:00am - 11:00am EST

On January 25, USIP held the first in a series of seminars designed to offer diverse perspectives on U.S.-Vietnam cooperation concerning war legacies. Drawing from the accomplishments and lessons of the U.S.-Vietnam Dialogue Group on Agent Orange/Dioxin, American and Vietnamese thought leaders assessed the current state of cooperation on the issue of Agent Orange — with particular attention to health and disability assistance that addresses dioxin contamination from the Vietnam War. 

Reconciliation

2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony

2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony

Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 / Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm EDT

On October 20, 2021 USIP honored these heroic finalists and announced the recipient of the award. In addition to honoring the awardee and all the finalists, this year USIP payed special tribute to all Afghan women.

GenderReconciliation

The 30th Anniversary of Cambodia’s Paris Peace Agreements

The 30th Anniversary of Cambodia’s Paris Peace Agreements

Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021 / Time: 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

On October 14 USIP and the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) held a discussion that reflected on the principles of the agreements, the extent to which signatories have adhered to them and the continued relevance of the agreements today.

Reconciliation

Whose Court Is the Ball In? Making Progress on Peace and Denuclearization With North Korea

Whose Court Is the Ball In? Making Progress on Peace and Denuclearization With North Korea

Date: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 / Time: 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

North Korea’s unwillingness or hesitation to meet with the United States raises questions about North Korea’s motivations, fears and calculus — as well as whether Washington and Seoul’s best course of action is greater outreach, pressure or patience. On August 4, USIP and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea co-hosted a discussion on the current state of diplomacy with North Korea.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionPeace ProcessesReconciliation