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.
![Twitter Chat on Security and Justice in Post-Revolution Libya (#USIPLibya)](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20141001_TOB_USIPLibya_event.png?itok=QScNb-Vk)
Twitter Chat on Security and Justice in Post-Revolution Libya (#USIPLibya)
With state security and justice institutions largely nonfunctioning, some communities have turned to vigilante justice, tribal leaders and elders, or resorted to self-help when faced with conflicts and disputes. As levels of violence intensify, many are left wondering: How did we get here, and what could be done to change the situation? To address these questions, on September 29 the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) held a discussion on Twitter on Libya’s security and justice landscape and the country’s current crisis
![MENA Region in Crisis: Islam, Democracy and Extremism](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20141001-MENA-0918-event.jpg?itok=R5vitSq6)
MENA Region in Crisis: Islam, Democracy and Extremism
On September 29, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) hosted distinguished speaker, Rached Ghannouchi, who discussed the political and security crisis in the MENA region.
![Is There a Role for Religious Actors in Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/092614-Religious-Actors-event.jpg?itok=9YD5zb1M)
Is There a Role for Religious Actors in Countering Radicalization and Violent Extremism?
On September 26th, 2014, USIP hosted three panelists from the “Religious Actors Combating Radicalization and Violent Extremism Symposium,” who presented key insights drawn from the workshop and their own experiences.
![Second Global Symposium on Gender in Media](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140923-Panel-GDI-Event-8583-eventpage.jpg?itok=0jZN00oj)
Second Global Symposium on Gender in Media
The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the United States Institute of Peace, Women and Girls Lead and ITVS co-hosted an event at USIP on September 23rd on the role media plays in shaping positive and negative gender norms and expectations, with a particular focus on conflict-affected and fragile states around the world.
![PeaceTech Summit: Engineering Durable Peace](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140905-PeaceTechSummit-8182-event.jpg?itok=eIMmlPom)
PeaceTech Summit: Engineering Durable Peace
On September 19, 2014, the National Academy of Engineering and the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted the PeaceTech Summit: "Engineering Durable Peace."
![Iraq Turmoil: What is Next after Government Formation?](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140918-Iraq-Turmoil-8006-event.jpg?itok=5pB8iuDI)
Iraq Turmoil: What is Next after Government Formation?
On September 18, 2014, the U.S. Institute of Peace hosted two distinguished Kurdish leaders for a discussion about the next steps in Iraq’s political process, how to confront the ISIL and what role the United States and other regional and international actors might play.
![Countering Terrorism in Pakistan’s Megacities: Exploring the Role of the Pakistan Police](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140908-Countering-Terrorism-in-Pakistan-Role-Police.jpg?itok=WAM7gbqJ)
Countering Terrorism in Pakistan’s Megacities: Exploring the Role of the Pakistan Police
In light of the release of a new USIP Special Report entitled "A Counter Terrorism Role for Pakistan’s Police Stations," panel experts discussed the capacity of Pakistan’s local police to counter terrorism in the nation’s urban centers.
![Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/090414-NDP-Panel-NF_0.jpg?itok=5OYk8fe-)
Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion of the report by the National Defense Panel, “Ensuring a Strong U.S. Defense for the Future,” with the Hon. Michèle Flournoy and LTG (Ret.) Michael Maples.
![The Colombian Peace Process, a discussion with Luis Eduardo Celis](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/Columbia-Peace-7271website.jpg?itok=Q5TLQkfy)
The Colombian Peace Process, a discussion with Luis Eduardo Celis
This Colombia Peace Forum event featured Luis Eduardo Celis Méndez, a Colombia journalist with several years of experience following the internal armed conflict and peacebuilding in Colombia.
![#USIPIraq: A Twitter Chat on Iraq’s Political Crisis](https://www.usip.org/sites/default/files/styles/summary_image/public/20140613-Twitter-Conversation-2991-L-tob_1.jpg?itok=989ARkAf)
#USIPIraq: A Twitter Chat on Iraq’s Political Crisis
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a Twitter chat on the situation in Iraq on Tuesday, August 12, from 10am-11am ET.