Events
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.
![Governance and Stability in Iraq](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140114-Governance-Stability-event.jpg?itok=05JBTKGw)
Governance and Stability in Iraq
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), the National Defense University (NDU), and the Iraqi American Community Center (IAC) hosted H.E. Mr. Saleh al-Mutlaq, Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, and members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives for public remarks and a discussion on governance, services, transition, and peace and stability in Iraq.
![Crisis in South Sudan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140110-Crisis-in-South-Sudan-event.jpg?itok=lmQ7rhu7)
Crisis in South Sudan
The United States Institute of Peace and the Wilson Center hosted a discussion on the current crisis in South Sudan.
![Inside Iran](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131230-insideiran-event.jpg?itok=zrZGh1__)
Inside Iran
Two long-time Middle East experts have recently returned from Iran. Their discussions with cabinet members, ayatollahs, hardliners, Members of Parliament, economists, opposition figures and ordinary Iranians offer rare insights into Iran’s increasingly vibrant political scene since President Rouhani took office and the implications of the new nuclear agreement. Robin Wright and David Ignatius offered fresh perspectives on what’s next.
![Conflict, Challenges, and Prospects in the Congo: A Diplomat’s Perspective](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131211-DiscussionDRC-event.jpg?itok=xiRO8ijk)
Conflict, Challenges, and Prospects in the Congo: A Diplomat’s Perspective
Ambassador Roger Meece shared his perspectives on the Democratic Republic of Congo's recent history, current developments and what may lie ahead. Read the coverage, More International Engagement on DRC Needed, Former U.N. Special Rep Says at USIP
![Inaugural PeaceGame 2013](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131209-peacegame-NF_1.jpg?itok=YCrKN4DK)
Inaugural PeaceGame 2013
Governments around the world regularly devote enormous resources to conducting “war games.” On December 9, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and The FP Group (FP) conducted the inaugural PeaceGame, focusing on “the best possible peace for Syria.” With one game in the U.S. and another in the Middle East, the semi-annual PeaceGames brought together the leading minds in national security policy, international affairs, academia, business, and media to “game” out how we can achieve peace in Syria.
![Keynote Address: Vice Premier Liu Yandong](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/201121-KeynoteAddress-NF_0.jpg?itok=SHa5o3fW)
Keynote Address: Vice Premier Liu Yandong
Vice Premier Liu Yandong of the People’s Republic of China addresses the advancements in U.S.-China relations.
![Egypt’s Challenges and Opportunities: Remarks by Egyptian Ambassador H.E. Mohamed M. Tawfik](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131113-EgyptianAmbFTZ_0152-event.jpg?itok=JyQ-vK4L)
Egypt’s Challenges and Opportunities: Remarks by Egyptian Ambassador H.E. Mohamed M. Tawfik
The United States Institute of Peace hosted H.E. Mr. Mohamed M. Tawfik, Egyptian Ambassador to the United States, for public remarks and discussion. The Ambassador discussed Egypt-U.S. relations, Egypt’s transition, the status of the constitutional roadmap, formation of a new government, and potential for reconciliation amid polarization and escalating violence.
![Comparative National Dialogue Approaches](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131106--Transitional-Justice-Approaches-event.jpg?itok=jy6lbDsf)
Comparative National Dialogue Approaches
As Yemen concludes its National Dialogue Conference, many question whether thus far inclusive and peaceful negotiations can act as a model for other transitioning countries. Tunisia also recently designed a national dialogue process to work through a political stalemate and re-start its post-Arab Spring transition process. Libya is also trying to work through its challenges through a holistic, national transition process.
![Domestic Barriers to Dismantling the Militant Infrastructure in Pakistan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20070703-PAKISTAN_UNREST_5-even.jpg?itok=JSIFegJj)
Domestic Barriers to Dismantling the Militant Infrastructure in Pakistan
USIP hosted a discussion on November 4, 2013 on the nature of Islamist militancy that examined the barriers to dismantling the militant infrastructure in Pakistan.
![Iraq’s Transition: Remarks by Iraqi Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Noori al-Maliki](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20131031-IraqiPM-Maliki-event.jpg?itok=uS5d443Y)
Iraq’s Transition: Remarks by Iraqi Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Noori al-Maliki
The United States Institute of Peace hosted Iraqi Prime Minister H.E. Mr. Noori al-Maliki for public remarks and a discussion on U.S.-Iraq relations, and the current challenges facing Iraq and the region, October 31st, 2013.