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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.
![Peace and Conflict Diplomacy in a Turbulent World](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-06/20210610-sm-peace-conflict-diplomacy-event.jpg?itok=d9UAWYLO)
Peace and Conflict Diplomacy in a Turbulent World
On June 10, USIP hosted a conversation on how to adapt our diplomatic strategies to shape a more effective, agile and inclusive system of international cooperation, as well as considered how to make room for diverse voices — including regional organizations and civil society — while maintaining a sense of unity and common purpose.
![Global Trends 2040: Navigating A More Contested World](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-06/20210609-sm-global-trends-2040-event.png?itok=DyxdTCTo)
Global Trends 2040: Navigating A More Contested World
On June 9, USIP hosted a timely conversation, moderated by Ambassador George Moose, with the lead author of “Global Trends 2040,” from the National Intelligence Council as well as a panel of global leaders and scholars from across the national security, development and private sectors. Panelists evaluated the findings from this year's report and consider how a range of actors can harness these trends to shape a more secure and prosperous future.
![The Resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-05/060921-pakistan-event.jpg?itok=YAt28zHx)
The Resurgence of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan
Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has been one of Pakistan’s deadliest militant organizations since its inception in 2007. For over a decade, the group terrorized the country with horrific attacks such as the 2014 massacre in Peshawar that killed over 150 people. And while Pakistan security forces had severely curtailed TTP’s ability to launch attacks by 2016, a recent deadly attack in Quetta suggests that the group is rebuilding. While TTP’s lethality remains low, renewed attacks and the resurgence of the Afghan Taliban in Afghanistan could potentially revitalize TTP in Pakistan and the region.
![Leaving Boko Haram Behind](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-06/20210527-sm-leaving-boko-haram-behind-event.jpg?itok=y3qEsdEZ)
Leaving Boko Haram Behind
On May 27, USIP hosted experts on Nigeria and violent extremism to discuss timely, policy-relevant findings about what it really takes for armed actors to leave terrorism behind. The conversation looked at ways to better understand policy relevant trends like the risks of recidivism, explored effective predictors of support for violence, and uncovered how community members actually view reintegratees.
![Crisis in Mozambique: Pathways to Peace in Cabo Delgado](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-05/20210513-sm-crisis-in-mozambique-event.jpg?itok=ceyasQpd)
Crisis in Mozambique: Pathways to Peace in Cabo Delgado
On May 13, USIP hosted a panel of experts for a look at the complex social, political and economic factors fueling the current insurgency in Mozambique, as well as a discussion of potential avenues for intervention to increase peace and stability in Cabo Delgado.
![Nonviolent Action and Minority Inclusion](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-05/20210511-sm-nonviolent-action-and-minority-inclusionn-event.jpg?itok=ENQztBS8)
Nonviolent Action and Minority Inclusion
To better understand the intersection of nonviolent action and peace processes, USIP hosted the final event in our series on people power, peace and democracy. The event series highlighted multiple groundbreaking research projects and features insights from activists, international practitioners and policymakers that provided viewers with actionable takeaways.
![Enhancing U.S.-China Strategic Stability in an Era of Strategic Competition](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210428-sm-i-gxzz2st-4k-event.jpg?itok=yj1kw8jA)
Enhancing U.S.-China Strategic Stability in an Era of Strategic Competition
On April 28, USIP launched a new report featuring essays from leading American and Chinese security experts on the challenges and opportunities associated with strengthening U.S.-China strategic stability. The event featured a discussion with six of the report’s authors regarding...
![The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-06/20210426-challenges-of-south-asias-megacities-event.jpg?itok=MS_gbnOU)
The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities
On April 27, USIP held a discussion on the growing stress faced by urban centers in South Asia due to climate change. Experts discussed how megacities are contributing to environmental degradation and societal conflict, as well as addressed what policies might best combat these challenges and reflect on President Biden’s latest climate change summit.
![Quiet on the Line of Control: Progress in India-Pakistan Relations?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210426-sm-i-963qmwr-4k-event.jpg?itok=Q62kkpgD)
Quiet on the Line of Control: Progress in India-Pakistan Relations?
On April 22, USIP hosted a discussion on what the recent thaw between India and Pakistan reveals about each country’s strategic thinking, the region’s overarching security concerns, and opportunities for the United States to encourage confidence building and crisis management even if peace remains elusive.
![Civil Resistance Transitions: Dialogue, Trust and Democracy](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210420-sm-i-xgspbnf-4k-event.jpg?itok=wYeWc-0h)
Civil Resistance Transitions: Dialogue, Trust and Democracy
To better understand the intersection of nonviolent action and peace processes, USIP and the Berghof Foundation hosted the third in a series of four events on people power, peace and democracy. The event series highlighted multiple groundbreaking research projects and featured insights from activists, international practitioners and policymakers that provided viewers with actionable takeaways.