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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.
Confronting Disinformation in Central Africa
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.
First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders
In honor of Veterans Day, USIP held a discussion with two former senior U.S. military officers who continue to pursue peace after retiring from the armed forces. The conversation highlighted how military experience has shaped the way these veterans view their post-military initiatives and the security challenges facing the country today.
Afghanistan’s Economic, Poverty and Gender Issues
On November 8, USIP and the World Bank hosted a conversation with two of the reports’ authors as well as leading experts on Afghanistan’s economy. The discussion looked at the reports’ policy implications, such as the country’s economic outlook, how the international community should respond, and what the Taliban can do to ameliorate the economic downturn and humanitarian crisis.
The Mandela Series: Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock
On November 7, USIP held the second lecture in this series featuring Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock. Senator Warnock discussed his commitment to nonviolent action and the role of faith in peacebuilding.
Russian Influence Operations in Latin America
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...
Missing Peace Global Symposium on Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
From November 1 to 3, USIP, the Peace Research Institute Oslo, Washington University in St. Louis, and Women in International Security hosted the 10th anniversary Missing Peace Global Symposium.
The International Religious Freedom Act at 25
USIP hosted a discussion on how the IRFA helped create a U.S. mandate for promoting international religious freedom, the successes and lessons of its implementation across multiple administrations, and the mission’s ongoing relevance to global peace and security.
Faith Under Fire in Russia’s War on Ukraine
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 — hightlighted...
Expanding Ukraine’s Democratic and Electoral Progress During War
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.
From Mao to Xi: Chinese Foreign Policy Under Transformational Leaders
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.