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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.

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Neutrality with Dialogue

Date: Monday, May 24, 2010 / Time: 10:00am - 11:30am 

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has a specific mandate under international law that is distinct among humanitarian actors. Its special status under the Geneva Conventions leads the organization to engage with the U.S. military on a number of issues in today's headlines, including detainee operations, conduct of hostilities, and the debate over civil-military roles in conflict areas. This event explored the ICRC's unique mission and status and its relations with the U.S. mi...

Displacement, Violence and Peace in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

Reducing violence and conflict triggers in the DRC requires an effective and lasting solution to the problem of displacement.  UNHCR has programs to register displaced persons, provide legal and protection assistance, in addition to assisting refugee and IDPs with basic needs such as shelther and non-food items.  Measuring and evaluating the impact of these interventions is critical, particularly in view of the worrying trends in areas like SGBV.  In light of these challenges, panelists at th...

Gender;  Environment;  Economics

How Conflict Changes Gender

Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 2:00pm 

A Workshop with Leading Researchers and Practitioners on Conflict and Gender

Gender

The Prospects for Peace and Reconciliation in Afghanistan

Date: Monday, May 17, 2010 / Time: 6:00am - 7:30am 

On May 17, 2010 USIP hosted one of Afghanistan's foremost politicians and diplomats, Abdullah Abdullah. A leading political advisor to Ahmad Shah Masood during the anti-Soviet jihad, and representative of the Northern Alliance during the Taliban era, Dr. Abdullah served as Afghanistan's Foreign Minister from 200-2006. In 2009, Dr. Abdullah ran a highly popular campaign for President of Afghanistan, qualifying for second round run-off election with President Karzai.

Seizing the Moment: Media & Peacebuilding

Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 / Time: 5:00am - 11:30am 

Held at the magnificent Newseum in Washington, D.C., this summit considered specific recommendations on ways to harness the power of media for conflict prevention. Senior media makers, policymakers and powerful change agents who are key to the development of new ideas with the potential to reduce future conflict, convened at this summit.  

Conflict Analysis & Prevention;  Education & Training;  Mediation, Negotiation & Dialogue

South Asia in the Age of Nuclear Weapons and Space Security

Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 / Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm 

On the twelfth anniversary of the Indian nuclear tests of 1998, USIP organized an event to discuss a new book addressing nuclear weapons, missile defense, and space security in South Asia. "South Asia at a Crossroads: Conflict or Cooperation in the Age of Nuclear Weapons, Missile Defense, and Space Rivalries" is an edited volume which introduces these topics to a broader audience with the hope that they will become a part of the public discourse in the future.

Global Policy