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.
![Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-10/20211027-libyamercenaries-event.jpg?itok=dwADPCc4)
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders
On December 9, USIP held the fourth in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events dove into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya.
![The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211209-coup-event.jpg?itok=aRwh77Xe)
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2
Ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examines the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 2 featured panel discussions on Guinea-Conakry and Myanmar.
![The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 1](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211207-coup-event.jpg?itok=SK1tMrOa)
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 1
Ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 1 featured panel discussions on Sudan and Mali.
![Safeguarding Democracy in West Africa](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211208-sdwa-event.jpg?itok=ai-ZxFOR)
Safeguarding Democracy in West Africa
On December 7, USIP and the National Endowment for Democracy held a virtual discussion on safeguarding democracy in West Africa through youth-led movements. Youth activists from Nigeria, Togo and Guinea shared their thoughts on the frustrations driving protests and new models for democratic activism
![Joining Democracy and Peace](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211206-democracy-peace-event.png?itok=YwYyGoxg)
Joining Democracy and Peace
In support of the White House’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a conversation with civil-society leaders from five democracies that are affected by diverse and challenging conflicts — Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine.
![Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-11/20211203-afghantaliban-event.jpg?itok=uv8F5qRz)
Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan
On December 3, USIP held a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need.
![Learning from U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Wartime Remains Recovery](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-11/20211202-vietnam-event.jpg?itok=kn4_srSz)
Learning from U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Wartime Remains Recovery
On December 2, USIP held a discussion that looked at U.S.-Vietnam cooperation in the search for, and identification of, wartime Vietnamese remains along with personal stories of Vietnamese families who lost relatives in the war.
![Security Dilemmas in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Community-Based Armed Groups](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-11/20211205-rwanda_women_fishing_5-event.jpg?itok=jhFKszic)
Security Dilemmas in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Community-Based Armed Groups
On December 1 USIP and the RESOLVE Network held a virtual conversation that’s part of the sixth annual RESOLVE Global Forum Series. The discussion examined community-driven security and the role of local armed groups in conflict ecosystems, as well as looked at women’s contributions to formal and informal community-based security, conflict resolution, governance and rule of law mechanisms.
![Beyond AUKUS and the Quad: What’s Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211118-baq-event.jpg?itok=b3txxxSR)
Beyond AUKUS and the Quad: What’s Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
On November 19, USIP held a special event with U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, Dr. Kurt Campbell, about the AUKUS partnership, the Quad’s development, and next steps for U.S. Indo-Pacific policy in the aftermath of the Biden-Xi virtual summit.
![Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-12/20211118-libya-election-event.png?itok=Ak0HTZ7i)
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders
On November 18, USIP held the third in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events dove into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya.