Events at USIP

On December 4, USIP hosted a conversation with Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) exploring his views on critical foreign policy issues, including stability in the Western Balkans, rising authoritarianism in Central and South America, Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the conflict in the Middle East. Speakers Lise Grande President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Senator Peter Welch   (D-VT) U.S. Senator from Ver...

On November 30, USIP hosted a public conversation with  Dr. Avinash Paliwal  on how India seeks to manage its crisis-stricken neighborhood. The discussion focused on India's relations with Bangladesh and Pakistan, exploring the impact of domestic crises and the geopolitical competition with China on Indian foreign policy. Speakers Daniel Markey ,  moderator Senior Advisor, South Asia, U.S. Institu...

The Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE)  Action Guide  provides local stakeholders, policymakers, program funders and implementors with a peacebuilding framework to support the rehabilitation of people disengaging from extremist violence as well as their reintegration into, and reconciliation with, local communities. Local Reflections and...

The Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE)  Action Guide  provides local stakeholders, policymakers, program funders and implementors with a peacebuilding framework to support the rehabilitation of people disengaging from extremist violence as well as their reintegration into, and reconciliation with, local communities. Practitioner Conversat...

The Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE)  Action Guide  provides local stakeholders, policymakers, program funders and implementors with a peacebuilding framework to support the rehabilitation of people disengaging from extremist violence as well as their reintegration into, and reconciliation with, local communities. Opening Plenary Welcom...

On November 16, USIP hosted a discussion on how U.N. sanctions can be leveraged as a tool in mediation, peace talks, and conflict resolution more broadly. Speakers Josh Black Senior Director for Multilateral Affairs, U.S. National Security Council Tom Biersteker Professor, Geneva Graduate Institute; Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars  Lise Grande ,  moderator President...

On November 16, USIP hosted a bipartisan discussion with the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States’ Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl. They looked at the findings and recommendations from the commission’s final report and examined what they mean for the future of America’s strategic posture — particularly in regards to establishing strategic stability wi...

On November 15, USIP hosted a conversation with civic leaders, scholars and donors on the role of civil society actors in authoritarian contexts and what the international community can do to support them.  Speakers Rosie Levine ,  opening remarks Senior Program Analyst, China, U.S. Institute of Peace  Florence Nakazibwe ,  moderator  Senior Legal Advisor, International Center for Not-for-Profit L...

On November 14, USIP held a discussion on its new report, “ China’s Space Collaboration with Africa: Implications and Recommendations for the United States .” The conversation examined the pertinent facets of Africa-China space cooperation and explored entry points and barriers for U.S. policy in Africa’s evolving space domain.  Speakers Joseph Sany ,  opening remarks Vice President, Africa Center...

On November 13, USIP hosted a conversation with frontline organizations and experts from Central Africa that explored civil society’s role in confronting disinformation and discussed potential ways to promote peace and security in the region.  Speakers Rhosyns Ngatondang-Zalang President, Association Jeunesse en Marche pour le Développement en Centrafrique  Siobhán Spiak Regional Coordinator, Glob...

USIP’s new signature event series “First in War, First in Peace” pays tribute to George Washington, who set the precedent of American veterans advancing peacebuilding after leaving military service. The program also honors Congressional military veterans and veteran groups who were critical stakeholders in the establishment of USIP in 1984 and have continued to guide the Institute’s work throughou...

It is under these precarious conditions that the World Bank has published two new reports: the latest “ Afghanistan Development Update ” and the third round of its ongoing “ Afghanistan Welfare Monitoring Survey .” These reports lay out the country’s current economic context and its trends in welfare and poverty, underlining the severe problems facing the Afghan people. On November 8, USIP and the...

On November 7, USIP held the second lecture in its Mandela Series -- honoring South African President Nelson Mandela’s life and work as a peacebuilder. The event featured Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA). Senator Warnock discusses his commitment to nonviolent action and the role of faith in peacebuilding. Speakers Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock U.S. Senator from Georgia Lise Grande  Presi...

On November 6, USIP and IBI Consultants hosted a presentation of a  new report  on Russian influence campaigns in Latin America. The conversation examined the evolution of Russia’s engagement with Latin American countries under Putin’s rule, the tools the Russian government has used to expand its presence across the continent, and how the United States and international organizations can respond t...

From film to poetry, dance to music, the arts offer important approaches to addressing conflict-related sexual violence that policy briefs and academic papers cannot. Recitation Pádraig Ó Tuama,  Poet in Residence, Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution, Columbia University Panel Discussion Ryan D’Souza , Curator, Nobody’s Listening Exhibition Neloufer de Mel , Chair Professor, Department...

On November 2, panelists at USIP reflect on the past decade of global efforts to address conflict-related sexual violence and the key messages from two days of discussion among global experts at this symposium. A Retrospective Margot Wallström , Former U.N. Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Panel Discussion Mayesha Alam , Vice Pr...

Conflict-related sexual violence displaces people, destroys communities, silences victims and warns of wider atrocities. It undermines reconciliation efforts and the transition to more secure and peaceful societies. Yet, opportunities to integrate prevention and mitigation efforts and jointly leverage resources continue to be missed. How can we effectively move beyond policy siloes that continue t...

Conflict-related sexual violence aims to dehumanize survivors through calculated acts of cruelty to render survivors and their communities powerless. Survivor-centered approaches to policy, programming and research are expanding, yet there is a need for a clearer understanding of what a survivor-centered approach to addressing conflict-related sexual violence means and how to implement it. Video R...

The incidence of conflict-related sexual violence varies between conflicts and even within conflicts, and so do responses to this violence. On November 1, panelists at USIP discussed what can be learned from different conflicts around the world and what are the implications for policy, research and practice. Ali Bitenga Alexandre ,  Researcher, Panzi Foundation, Democratic Republic of Congo  Sofia...

What kind of policy problem is conflict-related sexual violence? How we answer this question has implications for the solutions proposed. On November 1, panelists shared their perspectives on what different research disciplines can contribute, what policymakers and practitioners need from researchers, and how research, policy and programming can be bridged to better address conflict-related sexual...

The past decade has brought impressive growth in research, policy and practice focused on conflict-related sexual violence. Yet implementation of key policies remains inconsistent in many areas. On November 1, experts at USIP shared their perspectives on areas of progress, implementation challenges and persistent knowledge gaps. Welcome & Keynote Remarks Lise Grande ,  welcoming remarks  Presi...

The 25th anniversary of the landmark International Religious Freedom Act (IRFA) presents an opportunity to reflect on the United States’ strong bipartisan consensus around the centrality of religious freedom to ensuring peace and stability around the world. On October 31, USIP hosted a discussion on how the IRFA helped create a U.S. mandate for promoting international religious freedom, the succes...

On October 30, USIP, the Atlantic Council, and Razom for Ukraine hosted a conversation with a delegation from the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations. These senior Ukrainian religious leaders — who represent multiple branches of Christianity in Ukraine in addition to the country’s Muslim and Jewish communities — shared personal experiences from the frontlines and discusse...

On October 26, USIP, in collaboration with the International Foundation for Electoral Systems and the National Endowment for Democracy, hosted a discussion on refortifying Ukraine's democratic and electoral foundations. Speakers Lise Grande ,  opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Oksana Markarova ,  welcoming remarks Ukrainian Ambassador to the United States Ambass...

On October 24, USIP, in cooperation with the SAIS China Research Center, hosted a conversation with Suisheng Zhao on China’s emergence as a global power, the forces that have shaped its international behavior and the implications for the United States. Speakers Suisheng Zhao Professor and Director, Center for China-U.S. Cooperation, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denve...