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Events at USIP
by U.S. Institute of Peace
The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events.
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India’s Perceptions of China’s Nuclear Advancement
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...
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Bridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy
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...
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The Outlook for Vietnam in 2025
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…
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Passing the Baton 2025: Strategies for Success
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...
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Passing the Baton 2025 Panel III: Mobilizing Technology, Old and New
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...
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Passing the Baton 2025 Panel II: Advancing American Prosperity and Security
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...
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Passing the Baton 2025 Panel I: Harnessing Economics and Trade
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...
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Passing the Baton 2025 Keynote Address: Ensuring Strategic Stability
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...
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Disability Rights and Peacebuilding: A Playbook for Better Inclusion
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...
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Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery: Fireside Chat
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...
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Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery: Panel 2
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...
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Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery: Panel 1
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...
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Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery: Keynote
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...
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Northern Ireland: Looking Back, Looking Ahead
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...
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The New Lives of Russians in Exile
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...
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First in War, First in Peace: Building Post-Conflict Stability and Democracy
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...
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Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation
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...
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Searching for Colombia’s Missing Persons
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...
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Sustaining Peace in Bougainville
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...
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Part 3: Mobilizing Latin American Citizens Against Corruption
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…
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Part 2: Mobilizing Latin American Citizens Against Corruption
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…
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Part 1: Mobilizing Latin American Citizens Against Corruption
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…
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Part 2: 3rd Annual Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
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...
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Part 1: 3rd Annual Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia
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...
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‘Statecraftiness’: Mapping Power and Influence in the Pacific Islands
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.,...
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PeaceCon 2024: Closing Plenary: The Global Fragility Act and the Way Forward
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Closing Plenary: The Global Fragility Act and the Way Forward Anne Witkowsky Assistant...
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PeaceCon 2024: Emerging Powers in Mediation: The New Landscape of International Conflict Resolution
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Emerging Powers in Mediation: The New Landscape of International Conflict Resolution...
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PeaceCon 2024: Welcome, Keynote and Opening Plenary
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Welcome & Opening Remarks Ambassador George E. Moose Acting President, U.S. Institute of…
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Why Peace Remains Elusive on the Korean Peninsula
On July 16, USIP hosted a conversation that explores why peace has been elusive on the Korean Peninsula for over seven decades and why the recent shifts in North Korea’s foreign policy indicate that tensions will continue absent a dramatic change in U.S. approach. Speakers Frank Aum, welcoming...
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China-Taiwan Competition: Why It Matters for Peace and Stability in the Pacific
On July 10, USIP hosted a conversation on the motivations driving China’s competition with Taiwan in the Pacific and its implications for peace and stability in the region. The discussion explored how Beijing’s desire for international recognition, extraterritorial control over its diasporas and...
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NATO Summit Side Event: Strengthening Security Through Democratic Resilience
On July 9, USIP and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance hosted a virtual NATO Summit side event that brought together experts in the fields of transatlantic relations and democratic resilience to discuss the increasingly important nexus between democracy and…
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Empowering Guatemalan Youth: A Conversation with First Lady Lucrecia Peinado
On July 9, USIP and the Washington Office on Latin America hosted a discussion with Guatemalan first lady Lucrecia Peinado about initiatives that provide Guatemalan youths at risk of gang recruitment or irregular migration with vocational and life skills while fostering confidence and a sense of...
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Cyber Scams and Human Trafficking in Cambodia and Vietnam
USIP formed a study group to explore the dimensions and nature of Southeast Asia’s China-originating criminal networks and the scourge of online scamming they are now spreading globally. On July 1, USIP hosted a conversation that built on the study group’s final report on transnational crime in...
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Korean War Legacies: Healing the Trauma of Korean American Family Separation
On June 25, USIP held a conversation that explored alternative pathways for facilitating reconciliation between Washington and Pyongyang at a time of deadlocked U.S.-North Korea relations. This event highlighted current initiatives that aim to support Korean American divided families, including…
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Good Trouble: A Conversation with USIP’s Inaugural John Lewis Peace Fellows
The John Lewis Peace Fellowship, named in honor of the late congressman from Georgia, is a two-month residential fellowship at USIP for active peacebuilders in conflict zones across the globe. Recently, the inaugural class of fellows went on a week-long trip to Alabama and Georgia to learn about...
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A Grassroots Movement for Peace in Papua New Guinea
On June 18, USIP hosted a conversation with John Lewis Peace Fellow James Komengi from Papua New Guinea on grassroots peacebuilding in his home province of Hela and its lessons for U.S. engagement with Papua New Guinea under the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. The event...
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Preparing the Next Generation of Diplomats
On June 14, USIP marked the publication of "Diplomatic Tradecraft," the first practical diplomacy textbook, by Nicholas Kralev and colleagues at the Washington International Diplomatic Academy, and hosted a conversation on the current state of U.S. and global diplomacy, its impact on real…
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The Day After Conflict: Women’s Meaningful Participation in Post-War Ukraine
Since Russia’s large-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian women have worked relentlessly to build on their already considerable contributions to civil society. On June 6, USIP hosted a discussion with various experts on the role of women’s civil society organizations and how women can meaningfully...
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Huawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean
USIP’s new report “Huawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Views from the Region” explores some of the key reasons behind Huawei’s success in Latin America using original interviews with Huawei staff and industry specialists in the region. On May 31, USIP held a discussion with the...
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Strengthening Democracy in the Americas
On May 30, USIP and the Carter Center hosted a conversation focused on strengthening democracy across the hemisphere. The discussion brought together the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, leaders and experts to formulate actionable strategies for democratic resilience, share best...
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Haiti and Development: Learning from Successes
On May 22, USIP hosted a conversation that challenges the prevailing narratives of failure surrounding Haiti and its development. The discussion examined how international partnerships have been strategically tailored to meet Haiti's unique challenges and offered a fresh perspective on how…
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A Conversation with Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi: Reflections on Diplomacy and Peace
On May 22, USIP held a conversation with Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi that explored his remarkable diplomatic career, the complexities of modern conflict resolution, and his thoughts on how nations can work together to build a more peaceful and prosperous world. Speakers Ambassador Lakhdar Brahimi...
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South Asian Traditions of Peace and Inclusion: The Poetry and Songs of Kabir
In a joyful folk style, Prahlad Singh Tipanya and group sing the devotional poetry of Kabir and related mystic poets of Northern India and Pakistan. On May 15, USIP, in coordination with the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts, hosted an in-person performance of Kabir poetry from Prahlad Singh…
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Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan
USIP convened a senior study group to evaluate U.S. counterterrorism policy options following withdrawal from Afghanistan. The group’s final report released May 14 highlights how a terrorist incident in or emanating from Afghanistan or Pakistan could trigger a regional or international crisis,...
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Transnational Organized Crime in Southeast Asia
On May 13, USIP hosted a conversation on rapidly spreading, industrial-scale scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Drawing from USIP’s recent senior study group report on the topic, the discussion illuminated how far-reaching criminal networks have been able to adapt to regional conditions and escape...
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African Diplomats Seminar: Senior Leaders’ Panel
On May 10, USIP hosted the final session of the third annual African Diplomats Seminar. In this closing session, senior U.S. government representatives and diplomats discussed how U.S. policy relates to and supports the U.S. approach to Africa in 2024. Speakers Ambassador Johnnie Carson…
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The Trajectory of India-Russia Ties Amid the War in Ukraine
On April 30, USIP hosted a conversation with Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy national security advisor and former ambassador to Russia, that examined the strengths and challenges of the India-Russia relationship two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine and the implications for the trajectory of...
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Navigating Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza
On April 25, USIP held a conversation with Sigrid Kaag, the U.N. senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza. The discussion explored the imperatives and challenges of delivering critical humanitarian aid to the region, highlighting the need to streamline and expand aid delivery, as well as the...
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Advancing Stability in Northern Nigeria
On April 23, USIP hosted a critical and timely discussion with ten northern Nigerian governors on the frontlines of the country's most pressing challenges. Speakers Ambassador Johnnie Carson, moderator Senior Advisor, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace The Honorable Dikko Umar Radda Governor…
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The Road to Washington’s NATO Summit
On April 22, USIP hosted a discussion on NATO’s relations with its Indo-Pacific partners ahead of the July 2024 summit and the benefits and interests that have led the United States to support the development of these partnerships over time. Confirmed Participants Lise Grande, opening remarks...
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