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.
Engagement, Coercion, and Iran’s Nuclear Challenge: Report of a Joint Study Group
The U.S. faces important decisions as it prepares for talks with the Islamic Republic of Iran on its nuclear activities. A distinguished group of 50+ scholars and policy analysts concluded that the U.S. should rebalance its approach to Iran, leveraging the gains achieved from sanctions by indicating a willingness to engage Iran diplomatically on a wide range of issues. The study group’s report is a broad prescription for rebalancing U.S. policy in a way that could increase the chances for s...
The Go-Between: Jan Eliasson and the Styles of Mediation - Book Launch
The U.S. Institute of Peace invites you to celebrate the publication of “The Go-Between: Jan Eliasson and the Styles of Mediation,” a new book by Isak Svensson and Peter Wallensteen, with a preface by former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan.
Catching or Committing Fraud? Analyzing Afghanistan's Parliamentary Election Results
Nearly two months since the Afghan Parliamentary elections in September, the final election results have yet to be certified. Join USIP for a discussion of the unfolding election controversy, and what it means for the future legitimacy of the Afghan Parliament and the electoral process.
Local Justice in Southern Sudan
USIP and partners from the Rift Valley Institute discussed the findings of their report, “Local Justice in Southern Sudan,” and its implications for judicial policy reform in a post-referendum South.
Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri’s Struggle Against Radicalism in Islam
Sheikh Dr. Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri discussed his fatwa against Al-Qaida, Taliban, and other radical organizations and how he and his organizations have been working toward reducing the spread of extremism.
Understanding Strategies to Address Corruption in Conflict-Affected Countries
This is event discussed the linkages between corruption and conflict affected states, the panel presented strategies to address corruption that are conflict-sensitive and peacebuilding.
The Future of Nuclear Weapons and Missile Defense in NATO Security
The United States stationed thousands of nuclear weapons in Europe during the Cold War in order to support the common defense of NATO members in Europe. While the environment in which the NATO nuclear mission finds its purpose has changed since the Cold War and the number of U.S. nuclear weapons stationed in Europe has been scaled back significantly, concerns about Russian tactical nuclear forces, the Iranian nuclear program, and the political importance of nuclear weapons to NATO solidarity ...
Women and War
In October 2000, the United Nations Security Council passed landmark Resolution 1325 on women, peace, and security, which linked women’s experiences of conflict to the international peace and security agenda, acknowledging their peacemaking roles as well as the disproportionate impact of violent conflict on women. Ten years later, the U.S. Institute of Peace co-hosted a three-day Women and War conference focused on the varied experiences of women during wartime and how to make sustained progr...
Guinea: Challenges and Prospects for a Democratic Transition
In the years since independence in 1958, Guinea's history has been one of political intimidation, harassment, and oppression. What governing challenges does Guinea face? How can the international and regional stakeholders effectively ensure the success of the democratic transition?
Is Haiti Building Back Better?
The slogan “Build Back Better” has come to symbolize the commitment to help Haiti’s government and people address the roots of poverty and instability. Former Haitian Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis shared her views on Haiti’s future. Read the event analysis, Former Haiti Prime Minister Says, “Haiti Must Build Back Better”