An Institute Special Statement.
The Institute of Peace mourns the passing of former President Ronald Reagan and acknowledges with great appreciation that in 1984 he signed into law the act establishing the Institute and nominated our first Board of Directors. In recognition of his contributions, the Institute awarded him—together with former President Jimmy Carter—the first Spark M. Matsunaga Medal of Peace in 1994.
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is honored to announce Visaka Dharmadasa of Sri Lanka as the Fifth Annual Laureate of USIP’s Women Building Peace Award.
U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Acting President and CEO George Moose welcomed more than 200 members of the foreign policy, diplomatic and government communities as they convened at USIP's headquarters for Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America's Future in an Era of Strategic Competition.
On Tuesday, January 14, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is hosting Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition. USIP’s flagship, pre-inauguration national security event marks the peaceful transition of presidential administrations through bipartisan dialogue about American foreign policy.
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is honored to announce the three finalists for the 2024 Women Building Peace Award.
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) announces nominations are open for the 2024 Women Building Peace Award. This prestigious annual award honors courageous women in civil society who are building peace in countries impacted by violent conflict.