Events at USIP

On June 29, USIP hosted a conversation about China’s role in Africa’s growing mining sector, how it connects with peace and security on the continent, and what it all means for the United States. Speakers Briana Boland Research Associate for the Freeman Chair in China Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies Eric Olander Editor-in-Chief and Co-Founder, China-Global South Project Lau...

Coinciding with the Organization of American States’ (OAS) General Assembly, USIP, the Carter Center, the Inter-American Dialogue, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and the U.S. Permanent Mission to the OAS on June 23 hosted a discussion of the Carter administration’s legacy defending human rights throughout the Americas and what it can teach today’s policymakers and human rights defe...

On June 21, USIP hosted a panel discussion with members of U.S. INDOPACOM, who discussed why gender-inclusive policies are critical to security in the region. Opening remarks were followed by a panel discussion on progress toward expanding gender-inclusion in security strategy and operations across the region. Continue the conversation on Twitter using  #WPSIndoPac . Speakers Air Commodore Chris R...

On June 20, USIP, the Environmental Law Institute and the Stockholm International Water Institute hosted a conversation on women’s leadership in water diplomacy. In honor of the second International Day of Women in Diplomacy, women water diplomats from around the world discussed water conflict sensitivities, shared lessons learned and enumerated paths forward for peace. Speakers Kayly Ober ,  welc...

On June 14, USIP and the American University of Kurdistan hosted a discussion with the Kurdistan Regional Government Minister of Interior Rebar Ahmed on a wide range of issues pertaining to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, including Erbil-Baghdad relations; economic reforms and the need to diversify beyond oil; the response to climate change and preventing related instability; the inclusion of women...

On June 13, USIP hosted a discussion on the challenges of U.S.-China crisis management. The conversation explored the assumptions that the United States and China hold about one other that could turn a crisis into a conflict, considered how to mitigate this possibility, and discussed previous efforts to negotiate improved communications with Beijing. Speakers Chad Sbragia   Research Analyst, Insti...

As the Russian government continues to wage its unprovoked war against Ukraine, the conflict has had profound impacts on Russian civil society. On June 7, USIP and New York University's Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia co-hosted a discussion on the impact of the war in Ukraine on Russian civil society both at home and in exile abroad. Panelists Yevgenia Albats Distinguished Journalis...

The U.S. government has identified Papua New Guinea as a priority partner country under the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. On June 7, USIP hosted a conversation with Dr. Melissa Demian on how fragility is experienced, perceived and overcome in Morobe Province, with a focus on its capital, Lae. The discussion considered how Dr. Demian’s research on fragility issues and com...

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda has long been championed as a pathway for designing and implementing polices that improve women’s inclusion in all facets of peacebuilding. On June 6, USIP hosted international attendees of the 2023 WPS Focal Points Network for a discussion on how WPS can be applied to diverse policy initiatives and how partnership with civil society can enhance adaptabil...

On June 1, USIP hosted a conversation with experts who have been at the forefront of regional efforts to reform Latin American security forces. Speakers Keith Mines ,  introductory remarks Director, Latin America Program, U.S. Institute of Peace Dr. Gino Costa Former Peruvian Congressman and Minister of the Interior  Dr. Hugo Frühling Professor of Government, University of Chile Dr. Ignacio Cano R...

On May 31, USIP hosted a conversation with experts and members of local Latin American and Caribbean diaspora communities as they reflected on their relationship with home and the way that their work — and the work of their communities — has or has not been a productive voice for development and democracy. Speakers Keith Mines ,  introductory remarks Director, Latin America Program, U.S. Institute...

On May 17, USIP hosted a conversation on emerging research about the risks of unrest on the long road toward a more peaceful and just transition to sustainable economies in fragile contexts. Experts shared and discussed which approaches can more effectively manage these shocks that may disrupt labor markets in transitioning societies and what states can do to support their workers. Speakers Mousta...

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. Speakers Joseph Sany ,  moderator  Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute o...

Since 2019, USIP — in partnership with USAID — has convened a   working group  to study how elite capture in security sectors contributes to violence. Using case studies from Afghanistan, Mexico, Uganda and Ukraine, the working group’s newly released final report, “ Elite Capture and Corruption of Security Sectors ,” distills the phenomenon of elite capture and examines how U.S. assistance affects...

On May 3, USIP, in partnership with the Alliance for Peacebuilding, kickstarted PeaceCon 2023 by bringing together senior officials, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners from around the world to explore this year’s theme, “Beyond Fragile Ground: New Peacebuilding Architectures for Today and the Future,” as well as discuss new strategic approaches and peacebuilding frameworks to manage c...

On May 3, USIP, in partnership with the Alliance for Peacebuilding, kickstarted PeaceCon 2023 by bringing together senior officials, thought leaders, policymakers and practitioners from around the world to explore this year’s theme, “Beyond Fragile Ground: New Peacebuilding Architectures for Today and the Future,” as well as discuss new strategic approaches and peacebuilding frameworks to manage c...

On April 11, USIP hosted a conversation with Andrew Monaghan on what Russian grand strategy entails, how it manifests in the political, economic, and military spheres, and what this means for the United States and the future of global conflict in the era of great power competition. Speakers Dr. Andrew Monaghan Global Fellow, Kennan Institute, the Wilson Center  Mary Glantz ,  moderator  Senior Adv...

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....

On March 30, USIP hosted a conversation with George Black and several of the leading figures profiled in his new book "The Long Reckoning: A Story of War, Peace, and Redemption in Vietnam." The discussion explored their intersecting efforts to orchestrate political reconciliation and personal redemption, demonstrating how former enemies can transform into friends and partners. Speakers George Blac...

On March 29, USIP hosted a conversation with Montenegrin President Milo Đukanović on security and stability in the Balkans, the growing threat of Russian influence across the European continent, and the importance of NATO and the future of European security architecture. Speakers Lise Grande,  welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Milo Đukanović President, Montenegro Wess Mi...

On March 28, USIP and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Global Criminal Justice and Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations hosted a discussion on how formal and transitional justice mechanisms have created or sustained momentum for democracy in states where democratic values are threatened by authoritarianism and conflict. Speakers Lise Grande ,  co-moderator President and CEO, U.S...

Despite China’s eschewal of formal alliances, the China-Pakistan military partnership has deepened significantly over the past decade, approaching a threshold alliance. The trajectory toward a military alliance is not, however, inevitable. But the prospects for China projecting military power over the Indian Ocean from Pakistan’s Western coast are growing. USIP Senior South Asia Expert Sameer Lalw...

As Ukraine continues its courageous and fully justified defense against Russia’s war of aggression, Ukrainian policymakers have, understandably, prioritized Ukraine’s security in an immediate response to the 2022 full-scale invasion. 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...

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. Speakers Lise Grande ,  introductory remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of...

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. Panelists Christina Fink ,  moderator Professor of Practice of International Affairs; Director, B.A. and B.S. International Affairs, George W...