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.
Bridging Past and Future: A Vietnamese Conversation
On October 3, USIP and the Vietnam Society hosted a profound exploration of healing and harmony as part of an open dialogue on Vietnamese and Vietnamese American accomplishments and the road ahead for lasting reconciliation and peace. The conversation explored the profound impact of art and culture on healing and unity and offer young Vietnamese Americans a chance to contribute to a brighter and more united future.
A Local Approach to Papua New Guinea’s ‘Wildfires’ of Violence
On October 3, USIP hosted a conversation on tribal fighting and sorcery accusation-related violence. The discussion examined how this violence manifests in Papua New Guinea, explored approaches for putting out these “wildfires,” and considered how international partners can assist homegrown efforts.
Examining Regional Security in the Pacific Islands
On September 27, USIP hosted a conversation with regional experts on how Pacific Island countries view the increased engagement of the United States and other outside powers, what challenges the region is facing, and the implications for the Pacific Islands’ international partners.
Peace Day Expo
On Thursday, September 21, 2023, USIP held a Peace Day Expo to share its wide-ranging work. Visitors to its headquarters had the opportunity to speak with Institute experts and learn more about how conflict can be prevented, managed and resolved.
Roundtable on Maldives: Presidential Election and a New Era of U.S.-Maldives Relations
On September 19, USIP hosted a conversation with the Maldives ambassador to the United States, Abdul Ghafoor Mohamed, on the presidential elections and what to expect from a new era of Maldives-U.S. relations.
Russia's New Exiles
On September 18, USIP, The Institute of Current World Affairs and American Purpose Magazine hosted the first in a new series of conversations with Russian exiles. This discussion explored the challenges these new exiles are facing as they look to continue their work abroad, what their future might hold, and how the media can spread their message and reach audiences both inside Russia and around the world.
2nd Annual Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
On September 13 and 14, USIP hosted a three-part livestream of the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, an annual event bringing government and non-governmental experts together to discuss the full range of war legacy issues and U.S. relations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
China and the Reshaping of Global Conflict Prevention Norms
On September 14, USIP hosted a discussion on its new Peaceworks report, China and the Reshaping of Global Conflict Prevention Norms. This report examines China’s influence on established global conflict prevention norms.
Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy
On September 12, USIP and USAID launched “Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy.” USAID Administrator Samantha Power and other leaders across the U.S. government discussed the new policy and its impact on development, diplomacy and peacebuilding moving forward.
AI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
On September 8, USIP held a conversation on the rapidly evolving world of AI that examined its potential as both a beacon for peacebuilding and a challenge for global stability.