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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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Global Trends 2040: Navigating A More Contested World

Global Trends 2040: Navigating A More Contested World

Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2021 / Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm EDT

On June 9, USIP hosted a timely conversation, moderated by Ambassador George Moose, with the lead author of “Global Trends 2040,” from the National Intelligence Council as well as a panel of global leaders and scholars from across the national security, development and private sectors. Panelists evaluated the findings from this year's report and consider how a range of actors can harness these trends to shape a more secure and prosperous future.

Global Policy

Enhancing U.S.-China Strategic Stability in an Era of Strategic Competition

Enhancing U.S.-China Strategic Stability in an Era of Strategic Competition

Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 / Time: 9:30am - 10:30am EDT

On April 28, USIP launched a new report featuring essays from leading American and Chinese security experts on the challenges and opportunities associated with strengthening U.S.-China strategic stability. The event featured a discussion with six of the report’s authors regarding...

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Global Policy;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

The Building Blocks of Civil Society in North Korea

The Building Blocks of Civil Society in North Korea

Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021 / Time: 4:00pm - 5:15pm EST

On February 23, USIP hosted a discussion about a new report published by the National Committee on North Korea and the broader implications of market participation on North Korean society. The report’s authors joined leading experts on the Korean Peninsula and civil society to discuss how market participation has fostered the beginnings of a public sphere and how linkages between market activities and the building blocks of civil society may help promote the rights and livelihoods of the North Korean people—and shift the ideological framework through which the state must operate.

Democracy & Governance;  Environment;  Global Policy;  Economics

China's Influence on Conflict Dynamics in South Asia

China's Influence on Conflict Dynamics in South Asia

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020 / Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm EST

On December 16, the co-chairs and members of the SSG discussed their work and their latest report’s conclusions. The conversation tackled topics such as U.S. interests in South Asia amid China’s growing role, Beijing’s interests in and approach toward the region, China-Pakistan relations, China-India relations, and China’s relations with the smaller South Asian states. 

Global Policy

Women Transforming Peace

Women Transforming Peace

Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am EST

On October 20, USIP and the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace and Security marked the 20th anniversary of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325. The discussion looked at how countries are expanding on the Women, Peace and Security agenda by adopting feminist....

Gender;  Global Policy;  Peace Processes

COVID-19 and Cease-fires: What Have We Learned?

COVID-19 and Cease-fires: What Have We Learned?

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 / Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm 

On September 23, USIP held a timely discussion on the strategies needed to pursue effective cease-fires in conflict zones. Drawing from recent reports, including the recent USIP publication “Searching for COVID-19 Cease-fires: Conflict Zone Impacts, Needs, and Opportunities,” panelists considered the correlation between...

Global Policy;  Peace Processes

A Conversation with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar

A Conversation with Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar

Date: Thursday, August 27, 2020 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am 

On August 27, USIP hosted Minister Atmar for a virtual discussion about the Afghanistan peace process as talks with the Taliban get set to begin. The foreign minister spoke about the Afghan government’s ongoing efforts for peace and stability, as well as the role of the regional and international community in supporting peace efforts. 

Peace Processes;  Global Policy;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

Advancing International Religious Freedom

Advancing International Religious Freedom

Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 / Time: 9:00am - 10:00am 

On July 28, USIP hosted the honorary co-chairs of the National Prayer Breakfast, Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY). As two of the leading advocates for religious freedom in the world, the congressmen shared their experiences advancing issues of international religious freedom in Congress and abroad.

Global Policy