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.
![The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210413-sm-i-x7mj5r9-4k-event.jpg?itok=YEHk5p8u)
The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding
On April 13, USIP and the Wilson Center hosted a timely discussion with experts on the linkages between climate and fragility, and how a more integrated approach to climate and fragility policies and responses can simultaneously strengthen resilience outcomes and minimize threats to peace and prosperity.
![Oscar-Nominated “Hunger Ward” Documentary: Inside Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210412_hunger_ward-event2.png?itok=hzzfk6u1)
Oscar-Nominated “Hunger Ward” Documentary: Inside Yemen’s Humanitarian Crisis
On April 12, USIP hosted an exclusive screening of the Oscar-nominated documentary “Hunger Ward,” followed by a discussion of the film and the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Yemen with acclaimed journalist and PBS NewsHour anchor Judy Woodruff, Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Skye Fitzgerald, and former U.N. Resident Coordinator for Yemen and current USIP President and CEO Lise Grande.
![Pakistan’s Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210406-sm-i-b2vzgjv-4k-event.jpg?itok=nmaAKKpL)
Pakistan’s Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook
On April 6, USIP hosted a discussion that assessed the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pakistani economy, explored the outlook for reforms, and surveyed how international investors, especially U.S. companies, view the Pakistani economy and investment prospects.
![Nonviolent Action and Civil War Peace Processes](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-06/20210330-sm-nva-civil-war-peace-processes-event.jpg?itok=YSxNcRbE)
Nonviolent Action and Civil War Peace Processes
To better understand the intersections of nonviolent action and peacebuilding processes, USIP hosted the second in a series of four events on people power, peace, and democracy. The event series highlighted multiple groundbreaking research projects and featured insights from activists and international practitioners and policymakers to provide viewers with actionable takeaways.
![Empowered Women Help Create a More Peaceful World](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-03/20210329-sm-war_peace_security_grid-event.jpg?itok=1N8aXbWW)
Empowered Women Help Create a More Peaceful World
USIP and the Department of Defense hosted a discussion on the military’s progress and commitment to implementing the WPS agenda in their operations. To inform and strengthen engagement between the U.S. government and civil society organizations, the discussion also included key questions from the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on WPS (USCSWG).
![Peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula: U.S. and European Perspectives](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-03/20210325-sm-kp_07805-event.jpg?itok=UyzSDwmQ)
Peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula: U.S. and European Perspectives
On March 24, USIP and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at the Brussels School of Governance hosted a panel discussion looking at U.S. and European perspectives on achieving peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula—and whether similar processes in other regions provide any helpful lessons.
![In a Consequential Year for Iraq, What’s Next?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-04/20210323-sm-zoom-event.jpg?itok=C4NbQqH4)
In a Consequential Year for Iraq, What’s Next?
On March 23, USIP hosted a discussion of key developments in Iraq and the outlook for U.S.-Iraq relations under the Biden administration. The panel shared their insights on the Pope’s first-ever visit to Iraq, examined the country’s current challenges, and explored areas where policymakers and the international community can support Iraq.
![ISIS and the Future of Violent Extremism in the Middle East](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-03/20210322-sm-isis_07657-event.jpg?itok=HyaBWtXI)
ISIS and the Future of Violent Extremism in the Middle East
On March 22, USIP and the Wilson Center hosted a discussion with four leading experts that explored the challenges of ISIS today: What are its future prospects, given that many of the political and economic flashpoints that spawned ISIS have still not been addressed? How has it adapted to the loss of its state, and might it...
![Lessons from the Four Party Peace Talks on the Korean Peninsula](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-03/20210317-sm-i-zlzhqcz-4k-event.jpg?itok=RGgBv1BI)
Lessons from the Four Party Peace Talks on the Korean Peninsula
On March 17, USIP hosted a discussion of the Four Party Talks, including why the United States decided to propose these talks after 40 years of disengaging from North Korea, why the talks failed, and what lessons these talks may have for future attempts at peace discussions.
![Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2021-03/20210316-sm-i-fv3jzsd-4k-event.jpg?itok=Pj2S1Np6)
Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns
To better understand the intersections of nonviolent action and peacebuilding processes, USIP hosted the first in a series of four events on people power, peace, and democracy. The event series highlights multiple groundbreaking research projects and features insights from activists and international practitioners and policymakers to provide viewers with actionable takeaways.