As a national, nonpartisan, independent Institute, the U.S. Institute of Peace draws on our exceptional convening power to create opportunities for diverse audiences to exchange knowledge, experiences, and ideas necessary for creative solutions to difficult challenges. We serve as an important, neutral platform for bringing together government and nongovernment, diplomacy, security, and development actors, and participants across political views. The Institute’s events help shape public policy and priorities to advance peaceful solutions to conflict and strengthen international security.
Join USIP to mark the publication of “Diplomatic Tradecraft,” and for a conversation on the current state of U.S. and global diplomacy, its impact on real people's lives, and the urgent need for governments to rethink their approaches to recruiting and training diplomats.
Join USIP and the Carter Center for a conversation focused on strengthening democracy across the hemisphere. The discussion will bring together the Friends of the Inter-American Democratic Charter, leaders and experts to formulate actionable strategies for democratic resilience, share best practices and examine lessons learned in democratic preservation to ensure that democracy continues to thrive and benefit the peoples of the Americas.
Join USIP for a conversation that challenges the prevailing narratives of failure surrounding Haiti and its development. The discussion will examine how international partnerships have been strategically tailored to meet Haiti's unique challenges and offer a fresh perspective on how Haiti’s allies can better partner with Haitian institutions and communities to replicate and scale that success today.
Join USIP for a conversation with Ambassador Brahimi that will explore 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.
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 Tipanya and his ensemble. Translations of the musical poetry were made available during the concert by scholar and translator of Kabir, Dr. Linda Hess.
On May 14, USIP launched the final report of the Senior Study Group on Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The conversation looked at lessons learned from 20 years of U.S. counterterrorism efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as examined a forward looking, cost-effective and sustainable approach for U.S. counterterrorism policy.
On May 13, USIP hosted a conversation on these 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 the constraints of law enforcement — as well as how policymakers can counter their malign effects.
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.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. The participants are committed to discussing disability inclusion in peacebuilding. A new event date is currently being discussed.
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 U.S.-India relations.