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A Conversation with Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly President Adama Bictogo

A Conversation with Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly President Adama Bictogo

Date: Tuesday, May 9, 2023 / Time: 10:30am - 11:15am EDT

On May 9, USIP hosted a conversation with the president of the Cote d’Ivoire National Assembly, His Excellency Adama Bictogo, on the role of parliamentarians in peacebuilding in Cote d’Ivoire and opportunities for partnerships with the international community as the country continues to strive for sustainable peace.

Democracy & GovernanceFragility & ResilienceViolent Extremism

How to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance

How to Strengthen Security Sector Assistance

Date: Friday, May 5, 2023 / Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

On May 5, USIP hosted a conversation with the working group’s co-chairs as they presented findings from the final report. The discussion examined how elite capture of security sectors abroad can undermine the effectiveness of U.S. security sector assistance and drive violence — and what policymakers can do to make security sector assistance more effective.

Fragility & ResilienceDemocracy & GovernanceJustice, Security & Rule of Law

Looking at Tunisia from all Angles

Looking at Tunisia from all Angles

Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 10:15am EDT

On April 11, USIP hosted Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) — chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism and a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs — for a conversation exploring his views on how U.S. policy toward Tunisia should adjust to new realities on the ground.

Democracy & Governance

Women’s Leadership in Peace, Democracy and Political Transitions in the Horn of Africa

Women’s Leadership in Peace, Democracy and Political Transitions in the Horn of Africa

Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 / Time: 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT

On March 27, USIP hosted a conversation with two prominent women, peace and security champions from the Horn of Africa on the sidelines of the U.S. Summit for Democracy. The discussion looked at the role of women’s inclusion and participation in advancing democratic political transitions to achieve sustainable peace.

Democracy & GovernanceGenderPeace Processes

Securing the Peace in Ukraine

Securing the Peace in Ukraine

Date: Monday, March 27, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

On March 27, USIP hosted a discussion on the tensions between security, democracy and civil liberties, the costs and benefits of total defense/comprehensive security models, and the regulation and oversight of strong security sectors. The conversation examined lessons learned from Nordic and Baltic states, which could represent a thoughtful roadmap for ensuring Ukraine’s democracy continues to stand strong while maintaining effective and transparent security institutions that credibly deter interstate aggression.

Democracy & GovernanceFragility & ResilienceJustice, Security & Rule of Law

Rescuing Democracy in Myanmar

Rescuing Democracy in Myanmar

Date: Friday, March 24, 2023 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

On March 24, USIP hosted a conversation featuring representatives of key pro-democracy stakeholders, including major ethnic resistance organizations and the National Unity Government, who addressed the critical role of democracy in shaping a peaceful future. A panel of experts then discussed opportunities for U.S. and international assistance to support a peaceful and democratic Myanmar.

Democracy & GovernancePeace Processes

Urban Peacebuilding:  Lessons from Latin America’s Mayors

Urban Peacebuilding: Lessons from Latin America’s Mayors

Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023 / Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm EDT

On March 23, USIP hosted a discussion about criminal violence with local Latin American officials and a U.S. expert in violence prevention. These frontline officials discussed both their achievements and ongoing challenges in providing the immediate security that citizens demand while also addressing the long-term structural drivers of violent crime.

Conflict Analysis & PreventionDemocracy & GovernanceJustice, Security & Rule of LawViolent Extremism

Winning the Peace After the War

Winning the Peace After the War

Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2023 / Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EST

On February 8, USIP hosted a conversation on why supporting Ukraine’s democratic processes and institutions is pivotal for Ukraine to both win the peace for its own people and become a much-needed beacon of democracy for the regional neighborhood and beyond. 

Democracy & Governance