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.
![India’s Foreign Policy Toward Its Crisis-Stricken Neighborhood](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-12/20231130-india-foreign-policy-sm-event.jpg?itok=n54y1h2X)
India’s Foreign Policy Toward Its Crisis-Stricken Neighborhood
On November 30, USIP hosted a public conversation with Dr. Avinash Paliwal on how India seeks to manage its crisis-stricken neighborhood. The discussion focused on India's relations with Bangladesh and Pakistan, exploring the impact of domestic crises and the geopolitical competition with China on Indian foreign policy.
![RISE Action Guide Launch Symposium](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-09/rise_launch_banner_image.jpg?itok=ZsbDmxzs)
RISE Action Guide Launch Symposium
On November 17, USIP hosted the launch of the RISE Action Guide with an all-day, in-person symposium.
![U.N. Sanctions and Peace Processes: Meeting Current Challenges](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-12/20231116-un-sanctions-peace-processes-sm-event.jpg?itok=RNg2SQeI)
U.N. Sanctions and Peace Processes: Meeting Current Challenges
On November 16, USIP hosted a discussion on how U.N. sanctions can be leveraged as a tool in mediation, peace talks, and conflict resolution more broadly. The conversation examined how the U.N. — including the Security Council and its member states — can engage more effectively on sanctions to help advance peace, as well as explored how mediators can better leverage sanctions and integrate them into their strategies.
![Russian Scholars in Exile](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-09/20230905-russia-event.jpg?itok=Vw6HRbGq)
Russian Scholars in Exile
On November 16, USIP, American Purpose and the Institute of Current World Affairs hosted the third in a series of discussions with key figures in the Russian exile community. This conversation looked at how these scholars have managed to preserve and continue their work in the face of exile and why these efforts matter in the greater context of Russia’s political landscape.
![The Future of America’s Strategic Posture](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-12/20231116-america-strategic-posture-sm-event.jpg?itok=Fa2oWQ_A)
The Future of America’s Strategic Posture
On November 16, USIP hosted a bipartisan discussion with the commission’s Chair Madelyn Creedon and Vice Chair Jon Kyl. The conversation looked at findings and recommendations from the commission’s final report and examined what they mean for the future of America’s strategic posture — particularly in regards to establishing strategic stability with U.S. competitors like Russia and China.
![Civil Society’s Role in Navigating Authoritarianism](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231116-civil-reminder.jpg?itok=YybzSum1)
Civil Society’s Role in Navigating Authoritarianism
On November 15, USIP hosted a conversation with civic leaders, scholars and donors on the role of civil society actors in authoritarian contexts and what the international community can do to support them. The discussion drew on their experiences and knowledge to share lessons about how advocacy and other forms of nonviolent action can be effective in closed civic spaces.
![China’s Space Collaboration with Africa](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231114-chinas-space-collaboration-with-africa-sm-event.jpg?itok=-aGEu5KH)
China’s Space Collaboration with Africa
On November 14, USIP held a discussion on its new report, “China’s Space Collaboration with Africa: Implications and Recommendations for the United States.” The conversation examined the pertinent facets of Africa-China space cooperation and explored entry points and barriers for U.S. policy in Africa’s evolving space domain.
![Confronting Disinformation in Central Africa](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231113-confronting-disinformation-in-central-africa-event-sm.jpg?itok=e8z07nJV)
Confronting Disinformation in Central Africa
On November 13, USIP hosted a conversation with frontline organizations and experts from Central Africa that explored civil society’s role in confronting disinformation and discussed potential ways to promote peace and security in the region.
![First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-11/20231109_vets_09224-event.jpg?itok=LmObkedT)
First in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as Peacebuilders
In honor of Veterans Day, USIP held a discussion with two former senior U.S. military officers who continue to pursue peace after retiring from the armed forces. The conversation highlighted how military experience has shaped the way these veterans view their post-military initiatives and the security challenges facing the country today.
![Afghanistan’s Economic, Poverty and Gender Issues](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/2023-12/20231108-afghanistan-economy-sm-event.jpg?itok=TflLGTpG)
Afghanistan’s Economic, Poverty and Gender Issues
On November 8, USIP and the World Bank hosted a conversation with two of the reports’ authors as well as leading experts on Afghanistan’s economy. The discussion looked at the reports’ policy implications, such as the country’s economic outlook, how the international community should respond, and what the Taliban can do to ameliorate the economic downturn and humanitarian crisis.