Demobilizations in Colombia: An Evolving Process
On November 17th, USIP held a Colombia Peace Forum discussion on “Demobilizations in Colombia.” The event took place at the United States Institute of Peace from 2:30 to 4:00 pm.
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.
Peacebuilding in Central African Republic: The Views of Top Religious Leaders
On November 10, USIP held a discussion with the highest-ranking Muslim, Catholic, and Protestant leaders in CAR, Imam Omar Kabine Layama, Archbishop Dieudonné Nzapalainga and Reverend Nicolas Guérékoyame Gbangou, as they discussed their efforts to foster dialogue and social cohesion across religious dividing lines, and lay out a strategic vision for the future of the country through their Interfaith Peace Platform.
Public Opinion in the Arab World: What do the latest surveys tell us?
The U.S. Institute for Peace (USIP), the Arab Barometer, the Arab Reform Initiative, the Project on Middle East Democracy and the Project on Middle East Political Science cohosted a discussion and analysis of latest polling data from across the Middle East.
Post-War Reconciliation: Screening of Bosnian Film "Pretty Village"
The documentary "Pretty Village" is more than a film about one Bosnian village. Its stories can be universally recognized in any society torn apart by conflict.
Risk, Recruitment and Retention: Engaging Foreign Publics in High Threat Environments
On October 24, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the U.S. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, the McCain Institute and the Truman National Security Project-Center for National Policy convened a non-partisan meeting with senior diplomatic, military, media and NGO leaders on assessing civilian risk and engagement in diplomacy.
An Agenda for Peace: Past, Present, Always
On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace Alumni Group welcomed the Honorable Laurie Fulton, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, and David Smock for discussion on the history of USIP and its continuing contribution to peacebuilding. The panel discussion that followed focused on innovations in peacebuidling and the role USIP can play.
Senator Levin on the New U.S.-Afghan Partnership
The U.S. Institute of Peace welcomed Senator Carl Levin (D – Michigan), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, for a public discussion moderated by USIP Chairman of the Board of Directors, Stephen J. Hadley, on the future of Afghan-US relations.
Afghanistan Reconnected: Regional Economic Security Beyond 2014
The U.S. Institute of Peace and the EastWest Institute hosted a discussion on the tremendous potential for economic growth and stability in Central Asia. Distinguished leaders and experts discussed how Afghanistan could transition from an aid-dependent economy to one reconnected to the region, with significant prospects for investment and growth via strengthened and productive relationships with its neighbors.
Meet Syria’s Rescue Workers: Saving Lives, Building Peace
The U.S. Institute of Peace, The Syria Campaign and the Syrian American Medical Society cohosted on September 30 a public discussion, bringing together two of these courageous rescuers to discuss the future of peacebuilding in Syria.
Security and Justice in Post-Revolution Libya: Dignity, Dawn, and Deadlock
On September 30, the U.S. Institute of Peace held a discussion on Libya’s security and justice landscape and the country’s current crisis.