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.
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. The conversation explored Nigeria's prospects for peace, what Nigerian citizens and leaders can do to manage tensions or violence, the most important issues for the state governors, and how stability in northern Nigeria can contribute to progress and prosperity for the country.
Join USIP for a conversation with Sigrid Kaag, the U.N. senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza. The discussion will explore the imperatives and challenges of delivering critical humanitarian aid to the region, highlighting the...
Join USIP for a conversation with Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy national security advisor and former ambassador to Russia, that will examine 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.
Join USIP for a conversation with Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) and U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara that will explore their views on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict.
Join USIP, in coordination with the Reed Society for the Sacred Arts, for an in-person performance of Kabir poetry from Prahlad Singh Tipanya and his ensemble. Translations of the musical poetry will be made available during the concert by leading scholar and translator of Kabir, Dr. Linda Hess.