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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.
![Russian Influence Operations in Latin America](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231106-russian-influence-operations-in-latin-america-sm-event.jpg?itok=OKMQl2GS)
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](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/2023-missing-peace-original-art-event.jpg?itok=1JUo59_q)
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](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/20231017china-event.jpg?itok=2zzUG0KP)
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](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231030-faith-under-fire-event-sm.jpg?itok=wCGFveet)
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](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231026-expanding-ukraines-democratic-event-sm.jpg?itok=Dt6WSmtI)
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](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231024-from-mao-to-xi-sm-event.jpg?itok=ac_r1NAE)
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.
![How Creative Diplomacy Prevented an Oil Disaster on Yemen’s Coast](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/20231025-creative-diplomacy-yemen-sm-event.jpg?itok=FLGK8SXE)
How Creative Diplomacy Prevented an Oil Disaster on Yemen’s Coast
On October 24, USIP hosted a conversation with U.S. Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking to unpack the FSO Safer operation. The discussion highlighted the innovative diplomacy approaches taken and shed light on how the operation could serve as a model for reinvigorated American soft power in the Middle East going forward.
![Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/20231006-indiapartition-event.jpg?itok=Mf7MM6_v)
Human Rights, Democracy and Identity in South Asia
On October 18, USIP hosted a conversation with playwright Akbar Ahmed, director Manjula Kumar and several of the play’s performers. The discussion looked at the role of arts and theater as a peacebuilding tool, spotlighted the genesis of the storyline and examined the role of historical frameworks in understanding contemporary issues on human rights, democracy and identity in South Asia.
![Ghana’s Leadership in Building Peace in West Africa](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/20231013_305a9942-event.jpg?itok=I73e6u6T)
Ghana’s Leadership in Building Peace in West Africa
USIP hosted a conversation with Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo on ways to address governance opportunities and challenges in West Africa. The discussion also examined Ghana's critical role as a regional leader in promoting peace, stability and sustainable development.
![Talk Peace, Vote Peace: South Sudan’s 2024 Elections](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-10/20231004_sudan_referendum_7-nyt-event.jpg?itok=Wi4ZCFMT)
Talk Peace, Vote Peace: South Sudan’s 2024 Elections
Join USIP for an online discussion with four South Sudanese leaders as they share their insights on what’s at stake ahead of the 2024 national elections, what strategies they are using to promote nonviolence across the country, and what advice they have for Washington decision-makers.