Events at USIP

Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph. D., explores how India is cautiously observing Beijing’s nuclear intentions while calculating the potential risks to regional security in her new USIP special report, “ Assessing India’s Perceptions of China’s Nuclear Expansion .” On March 4, USIP hosted a virtual conversation with Rajagopalan that looked at India’s perceptions of China’s nuclear expansion, the ad...

On January 30, USIP and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy hosted a conversation reflecting on the history and legacy of religious engagement in peacebuilding. The discussion examined key accomplishments, assessed global trends, and explored bold new strategies for strengthening diplomacy, security and peacemaking through religious engagement. Speakers Kirsten Evans Former USAID D...

On January 23, USIP hosted a conversation with leading Vietnamese and U.S. experts on what the next year might hold for Vietnamese politics, society and external relations — including how the country’s partnerships with the United States and other powers have affected development.  Speakers Hai Hong Nguyen Fulbright Scholar, American University Lena Le Fulbright Scholar, Stimson Center Dien Luong...

As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan charac...

As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan charac...

As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan charac...

As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan charac...

As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan charac...

On December 5, USIP hosted a conversation with U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict, as well as the International Disability Rights Playbook, which will be launched in January.  Speakers Sara Minkara Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State Ambassador Ge...

On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. A fireside chat then explored the practical...

On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. How Agriculture Contributes to Peace Katy Cr...

On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Food Security, Climate and Conflict Michael...

On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Speakers Ambassador George Moose ,  welcomin...

Last year, the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement that ended prolonged violence and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. This year, we honor a crucial element that continues to uphold the vision of peace envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 2 implementation bodies. On November 19, USIP and the U.S. State Department hosted offi...

On November 8, USIP and the Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) hosted a presentation of journalist Aron Ouzilevski’s research on how anti-war Russian exiles have adapted to their new lives, followed by a discussion about what the future might hold. Speakers Aron Ouzilevski Institute of Current World Affairs Fellow and Journalist Lyubov Sobol Russian Opposition Politician Anna Veduta Directo...

On November 7, USIP’s hosted its annual “First in War, First in Peace” conversation. Named in honor of George Washington, who was famously eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen,” this annual series was created to engage and learn from our miliary veterans. This year’s program explored our military’s recent contributions in conflict and post-conflict area...

The 30th issue of Conciliation Resources’ Accord publication series, “ Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation ,” brings together practitioners, policymakers, analysts and activists from around the world to explore innovative ways to strengthen mediation processes going forward. On October 31, USIP and Conciliation Resources hosted a discussion of “Still Time to Talk: Adap...

In Colombia, more than 100,000 people have disappeared over the course of the country’s six decades of ongoing armed conflict. On October 21, USIP and the Embassy of Colombia hosted a public presentation on the Missing Persons Search Unit’s remarkable forensic and restorative work, as well as the launch of " Still Missing: Colombia's Search for the Disappeared from Six Decades of Ongoing Conflict...

Twenty-three years ago, the Bougainville Peace Agreement ended the deadliest conflict in the South Pacific since World War II after a decade of fighting. The hard-won peace in what is now the Autonomous Region of Bougainville — made up of Papua New Guinea’s easternmost islands — has been regarded as a rare success story among contemporary peace processes. However, Bougainville’s political future r...

Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private se...

Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private se...

Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private se...

This year marks a significant milestone as we reflect on the first anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade, underscoring a commitment to addressing war legacies and deepening ties through forward-looking initiatives. On October 10 and 11, USIP held a two-part event under the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, which brought government and nongovernme...

This year marks a significant milestone as we reflect on the first anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade, underscoring a commitment to addressing war legacies and deepening ties through forward-looking initiatives. On October 10 and 11, USIP held a two-part event under the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, which brought government and nongovernme...

On September 12, USIP hosted a conversation about the major lessons from the Statecraftiness project of the University of Adelaide, and what they mean for the United States, Australia, and other states seeking to exercise influence in the Pacific Islands region.  Speakers Gordon Peake, Ph. D. ,  moderator Senior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace Joanne Wallis, Ph. D.  Professor of...