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.
To understand why and how Kenya avoided electoral violence, it is necessary to understand the underlying conditions and triggers that set off the violence five years ago, why the circumstances were different in 2013, and the impact of interventions designed to prevent new violence. On May 21, 2013, the U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion of these issues and the lessons from Kenya’s peaceful elections that may be more broadly applicable.
The prevention of mass atrocities presents an increasingly prominent foreign policy objective on both sides of the Atlantic. Read the event coverage, Syria Leaves U.S., EU Uncertain How to Meet Pledge to Prevent Atrocities
On May 14, 2013, the U.S. Institute of Peace held a panel discussion on the results of Pakistan’s May 11th elections, and the implications of these results for both for Pakistan, as well as U.S.-Pakistan relations. Read the event coverage, Pakistan Election Victory for Sharif May Spur Change, Experts Say
There is a great need for civil society and government agencies to work together, using 21st century management tools, to anticipate threats, extend warning time and learn rapidly from past experience. Please join us for a discussion on these topics with Leon Fuerth, former national security advisor to Vice President Al Gore, and Ambassador Tom Pickering, former Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs.
On May 9th the Institute held the inaugural Sheikha Fatima Lectureship at its headquarters in Washington, DC. This event featured four distinguished women leaders who examined the critical importance and the impact of communicating stories of women and peacebuilding through media, public affairs, film, and philanthropy.
As Tunisia is led by a provisional government, how does the country rank on human rights, addressing political violence by intolerant groups, protecting freedom of expression and the rights of women and minorities, and writing a constitution that safeguards the rights of all Tunisians? Read the event coverage, Tunisian Debate Over Islam, Rights in Constitution Illustrated at USIP Event
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), the ICRC, and InterAction invite you to a launch of the revised Professional Standards for Protection Work. This event will be webcast live beginning at 9:30am ET on May 9 at www.usip.org/webcast.
Following the inaugural session of the U.S.- Liberia Partnership Dialogue, intended to promote cooperation on areas of mutual interest, several members of Liberia’s cabinet will continue the discussion at the United States Institute of Peace with members of civil society, private sector, and diaspora in hopes of finding new ways to partner in achieving greater equitable economic development in Liberia.
How are Iraqis coping with the current crisis, and how can they be better engaged by the international community? What policy levers do the U.S. or other international actors have to help promote stability? What lessons can be applied across the increasingly porous and insecure boundaries of the Middle East? Read the event coverage, Panel at USIP Urges More U.S. Activism in Iraq, Syria
During the 2011 uprisings, Arab protestors channeled decades of discontent with failed economic policy. However, the demise of leaders will not be enough to answer this discontent nor ensure productive development. Scholarship on the political determinates of economic development finds that the common recipe of expanding the private sector and increasing trade openness may be valuable, but alone are not sufficient for successful development.