The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events.
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D., explores how India is cautiously observing Beijing’s nuclear intentions while calculating the potential risks to regional security in her new USIP special report, “Assessing India’s Perceptions of China’s Nuclear Expansion.” On March 4, USIP hosted a virtual conversation with Rajagopalan that looked at India’s perceptions of China’s nuclear expansion, the advancements that may be most consequential for regional security, and the potential consequences of China's nuclear build-up on the U.S.-India bilateral relationship. Speakers Sameer Lalwani, Ph.D.Senior Expert, South Asia, U.S. Institute of PeaceRobert Peters, Ph.D.Research Fellow, Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense, The Heritage Foundation Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D.Resident Senior Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute Daniel Markey, Ph.D., moderatorSenior Advisor, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/indias-perceptions-chinas-nuclear-advancement
3/5/25 • 77:44
On January 30, USIP and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy hosted a conversation reflecting on the history and legacy of religious engagement in peacebuilding. The discussion examined key accomplishments, assessed global trends, and explored bold new strategies for strengthening diplomacy, security and peacemaking through religious engagement. Speakers Kirsten EvansFormer USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships under the Trump AdministrationDouglas M. Johnston, Ph.D.Founder and President Emeritus, International Center for Religion and Diplomacy Palwasha KakarActing Director, USIP, Religion and Inclusive Societies Program David Little, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School and Former Senior Scholar, Religion, Ethics and Human Rights, USIP Peter Mandaville, Ph.D.Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships under the Biden AdministrationMartine MillerInterim President, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/bridging-divides-power-religious-engagement-global-diplomacy
1/31/25 • 103:45
On January 23, USIP hosted a conversation with leading Vietnamese and U.S. experts on what the next year might hold for Vietnamese politics, society and external relations — including how the country’s partnerships with the United States and other powers have affected development. Speakers Hai Hong NguyenFulbright Scholar, American University Lena LeFulbright Scholar, Stimson Center Dien LuongPh.D. Student, University of Michigan; Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore Mark SidelUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison and International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) Andrew Wells-Dang, moderatorSenior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/outlook-vietnam-2025
1/24/25 • 61:06
As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan character of American foreign policy. Passing the Baton: Strategies for Success The Honorable Michael WaltzNational Security Advisor-designate of the United States The Honorable Jake SullivanNational Security Advisor of the United States Stephen J. Hadley, moderatorFormer National Security Advisor For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/passing-baton-2025
1/15/25 • 30:34
As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan character of American foreign policy. Panel Discussion: Mobilizing Technology, Old and New James Carafano, Ph.D.Senior Counselor to the President and E.W. Richardson Fellow, The Heritage Foundation The Honorable Tarun ChhabraDeputy Assistant to the President and Coordinator for Technology and National Security, The White House Mariano-Florentino (Tino) CuéllarPresident, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Kiron K. SkinnerTaube Family Chair Professor, Pepperdine University; W. Glenn Campbell Research Fellow, Hoover Institution; Advisor to the President, The Heritage Foundation Ambassador Adrian Zuckerman, moderatorOf Counsel, DLA Piper For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/passing-baton-2025
1/15/25 • 70:24
As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan character of American foreign policy. Panel Discussion: Advancing American Prosperity and Security Representative Brian MastChairman, House Foreign Affairs Committee Representative Gregory MeeksRanking Member, House Foreign Affairs Committee Fred KempePresident and CEO, Atlantic Council For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/passing-baton-2025
1/15/25 • 51:51
As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan character of American foreign policy. Panel Discussion: Harnessing Economics and Trade Matthew P. GoodmanDistinguished Fellow, Director of the Greenberg Center for Geoeconomic Studies, and Director of the CFR RealEcon Initiative Josh LipskySenior Director, GeoEconomics Center, Atlantic Council Ambassador Carla Sands, moderatorVice Chair, Center for Energy and Environment, America First Policy Institute For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/passing-baton-2025
1/15/25 • 64:49
As America prepares to inaugurate Donald J. Trump as the 47th president, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) was proud to host Passing the Baton 2025: Securing America’s Future in an Era of Strategic Competition on January 14. This flagship, bipartisan event brought together national security leaders from across the political spectrum to mark the peaceful transfer of power and the bipartisan character of American foreign policy. Welcome and Introduction Ambassador George MooseActing President, U.S. Institute of Peace Keynote Address: Ensuring Strategic Stability Admiral Gary Roughead (Ret.)Former Chief of Naval Operations; Robert and Marion Oster Distinguished Military Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University The Honorable Kathryn Wheelbarger Member, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace
1/15/25 • 40:37
On December 5, USIP hosted a conversation with U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict, as well as the International Disability Rights Playbook, which will be launched in January. Speakers Sara MinkaraSpecial Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State Ambassador George Moose, introductory remarksActing President and CEO, U.S. Institute of PeaceElizabeth Murray, moderatorSenior Advisor, Peacebuilding and Inclusion, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/disability-rights-and-peacebuilding-playbook-better-inclusion
12/6/24 • 56:01
On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. A fireside chat then explored the practical steps and challenges to integrating agricultural solutions into peacebuilding efforts. Fireside Chat Heidi KühnFounder, Roots of Peace Ambassador George Moose, moderatorActing President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture
12/4/24 • 50:13
On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. How Agriculture Contributes to Peace Katy CrosbySenior Director, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, MercyCorps Matthew NimsDirector of Washington Office, World Food Programme Ann VaughanDeputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security Mona Yacoubian, moderatorVice President, Middle East and North Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture
12/4/24 • 62:16
On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Food Security, Climate and Conflict Michael T. FrankenU.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.), Co-Lead, Defense Science Board Study on Climate Changer and Global Security Laura PavlovicSenior Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Conflict Prevention and Stabilization Gloria SteeleFormer Acting Administrator, USAID Tegan Blaine, moderatorDirector, Climate, Environment and Conflict, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture
12/4/24 • 66:15
On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Speakers Ambassador George Moose, welcoming remarksActing President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, keynote remarksPresident Emeritus, The World Food Prize Foundation For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture
12/4/24 • 46:21
Last year, the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement that ended prolonged violence and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. This year, we honor a crucial element that continues to uphold the vision of peace envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 2 implementation bodies. On November 19, USIP and the U.S. State Department hosted officials and chief executives from the Strand 2 bodies for a conversation that reflected on their achievements, ongoing challenges, the U.S. role in supporting the Good Friday agreement, and how lessons from these bodies can be applied to other post-conflict zones across the world. Speakers Ambassador William Taylor, introductory remarksVice President, Russia and Europe Center, U.S. Institute of Peace Senator George Mitchell, welcoming remarks (pre-recorded)Former U.S. Senator and Special Envoy for Northern Ireland Joe Kennedy IIIU.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State Panel 1: Northern Ireland, Looking Back, Looking Ahead Sharon Hudson-Dean, moderator Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State Joe Kennedy IIIU.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State Fionnuala QuinlanDeputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland Nick AltonPolitical Counselor, British Embassy Richard CushnieDirector, Northern Ireland Bureau Panel 2: Lessons Learned for the Strand 2 Implementation Bodies Anthony Soares, moderatorDirector, Centre for Cross Border Studies Gina McIntyreChief Executive Officer, Special EU Programme Body John McDonaghChief Executive Officer, Waterways Ireland Sharon McMahonChief Executive Officer, Loughs Agency Professor Duncan MorrowDirector of Community Engagement, Ulster University Sharon Hudson-Dean, closing remarksDeputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/northern-ireland-looking-back-looking-ahead
11/20/24 • 113:35
On November 8, USIP and the Institute of Current World Affairs (ICWA) hosted a presentation of journalist Aron Ouzilevski’s research on how anti-war Russian exiles have adapted to their new lives, followed by a discussion about what the future might hold. Speakers Aron OuzilevskiInstitute of Current World Affairs Fellow and Journalist Lyubov SobolRussian Opposition Politician Anna VedutaDirector of Strategic Communication, Free Russia Foundation Gregory Feifer, moderatorExecutive Director, Institute of Current World Affairs For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/new-lives-russians-exile
11/12/24 • 87:51
On November 7, USIP’s hosted its annual “First in War, First in Peace” conversation. Named in honor of George Washington, who was famously eulogized as “first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen,” this annual series was created to engage and learn from our miliary veterans. This year’s program explored our military’s recent contributions in conflict and post-conflict areas and examine how stability and democracy can lead to better peace and security in a region. Speakers Nancy Zirkin, welcoming remarksVice Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace Dr. Lindsay Chervinsky, introductory remarksExecutive Director, George Washington Presidential Library Maura HenniganBrigadier General, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, U.S. Marine Corps Dr. Carolyn WashingtonColonel (Retired), U.S. Army; Adjunct Professor, Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Florida State University Keith Mines, moderatorVice President, Latin America Program, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/first-war-first-peace-2024
11/12/24 • 57:34
The 30th issue of Conciliation Resources’ Accord publication series, “Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation,” brings together practitioners, policymakers, analysts and activists from around the world to explore innovative ways to strengthen mediation processes going forward. On October 31, USIP and Conciliation Resources hosted a discussion of “Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation.” Speakers Sasha Pippenger, moderator Acting Director, Peace Processes, U.S. Institute of Peace Teresa Whitfield Former Director, Policy and Mediation Division, U.N. Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Editor, “Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation”Sean Kane Contributing Author, “Still Time to Talk: Adaptation and Innovation in Peace Mediation” Meredith Preston McGhie Secretary General, Global Centre for Pluralism Yun Sun Senior Fellow, Stimson Center Alexander Ramsbotham Director of Research and Innovation, Conciliation Resources Tyler J. ThompsonSenior Advisor, Negotiations Support Unit, U.S. State Department, Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/still-time-talk-adaptation-and-innovation-peace-mediation
11/1/24 • 94:22
In Colombia, more than 100,000 people have disappeared over the course of the country’s six decades of ongoing armed conflict. On October 21, USIP and the Embassy of Colombia hosted a public presentation on the Missing Persons Search Unit’s remarkable forensic and restorative work, as well as the launch of "Still Missing: Colombia's Search for the Disappeared from Six Decades of Ongoing Conflict," a temporary photo exhibit at USIP that details the unit’s search efforts. Speakers Daniel García-Peña, opening remarksColombian Ambassador to the United States Luz Janeth Forero Director, Missing Person Search Unit Major (retired) Cesar MaldonadoTruth Provider as Former Colombian Army Officer Daniela Mostacilla Family Member of Forced Disappearance Victim Leyner Palacios Senior Expert on Restorative Justice, Colombia, U.S. Institute of Peace Dr. Beth Van Schaack, closing remarksAmbassador-at-Large for Global Criminal Justice, U.S. Department of State Steve Hege, moderatorColombia Country Director, Colombia, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/searching-colombias-missing-persons
10/22/24 • 101:34
Twenty-three years ago, the Bougainville Peace Agreement ended the deadliest conflict in the South Pacific since World War II after a decade of fighting. The hard-won peace in what is now the Autonomous Region of Bougainville — made up of Papua New Guinea’s easternmost islands — has been regarded as a rare success story among contemporary peace processes. However, Bougainville’s political future remains unresolved. On October 18, USIP hosted a conversation about the implementation of the Bougainville Peace Agreement and what the peace process’s uncertain future might mean for peace and security in Bougainville, Papua New Guinea and the broader region. Speakers Gordon Peake, Ph.D., moderatorSenior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace James TanisFormer President, Autonomous Region of Bougainville Kevin PullenFormer Strategic Adviser to the Chief Secretary, Government of Papua New Guinea; PhD Candidate, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University Camilla PohleSenior Program Specialist, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/sustaining-peace-bougainville
10/19/24 • 89:14
Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private sector against the unfair practices that stifle competition. International experts shared lessons learned around the world and discussed replicating these initiatives in Guatemala, where the government has made fighting systemic corruption a national priority. The Private Sector Case for Collective Action Against Fraud Panelists Mike DenlyAssistant Professor, Bush School of Government and Public Service, Texas A&M University; Executive Director, Lab for Economic Development Research Welby LeamanSenior Director for Global Government Affairs, Walmart Tanya KhavanskaHead of Business Integrity Programme, Anti-Corruption Network for Eastern Europe and Central Asia Lisa Kristin MillerHead, Integrity Compliance, Integrity Vice Presidency, World Bank Group Frank Brown, moderatorDirector, Anti-Corruption and Governance Center, Center for International Private Enterprise For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/mobilizing-latin-american-citizens-against-corruption
10/17/24 • 88:30
Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private sector against the unfair practices that stifle competition. International experts shared lessons learned around the world and discussed replicating these initiatives in Guatemala, where the government has made fighting systemic corruption a national priority. Can Restorative Justice Address Corruption in Guatemala? Panelists Fanie Du ToitFormer Executive Director, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation (Cape Town, South Africa) Edgar Gutierrez AizaDoctoral Candidate, Oxford University Jennifer LlewellynProfessor of Law and Director of the Restorative Research, Innovation and Education Lab, Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University Gabriel Rojas-AndradeDirector for Restorative Justice, Colombia, U.S. Institute of Peace Carl Stauffer, moderatorSenior Expert, Reconciliation, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/mobilizing-latin-american-citizens-against-corruption
10/17/24 • 99:24
Curbing corruption in Latin America requires more than just top-down institutional reforms — it requires the active engagement of citizens across the region. On October 15 and 16, USIP held three webcasts exploring how to empower citizens to hold local officials accountable, how to use restorative mechanisms to repair the harms suffered by vulnerable communities, and how to mobilize the private sector against the unfair practices that stifle competition. International experts shared lessons learned around the world and discussed replicating these initiatives in Guatemala, where the government has made fighting systemic corruption a national priority. Supporting Citizen Action for Accountable Governance Panelists Cheri-Leigh ErasmusCo-CEO and Chief Learning and Agility Officer, Accountability Lab Mariana PeralesDirector, Hagámoslo Bien (Monterrey, México) Alexander Reina OteroDirector, Instituto Distrital de la Participación y Acción Comunal (Bogotá, Colombia) Lucila Del Aguila, moderatorSenior Program Officer, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/mobilizing-latin-american-citizens-against-corruption
10/16/24 • 82:58
This year marks a significant milestone as we reflect on the first anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade, underscoring a commitment to addressing war legacies and deepening ties through forward-looking initiatives. On October 10 and 11, USIP held a two-part event under the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, which brought government and nongovernmental experts together to discuss the full range of war legacy issues and U.S. relations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Launch of USIP Peaceworks Report on Reconciliation Ambassador David Scheffer, moderatorProfessor of Practice, Arizona State University Andrew Wells-DangSenior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace Carl StaufferSenior Expert, Reconciliation, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Phạm Lan Dung, discussantActing President, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam John McAuliff, discussantExecutive Director & Founder, Fund for Reconciliation and Development For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/3rd-annual-dialogue-war-legacies-and-peace-vietnam-laos-and-cambodia
10/13/24 • 83:05
This year marks a significant milestone as we reflect on the first anniversary of the U.S.-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership upgrade, underscoring a commitment to addressing war legacies and deepening ties through forward-looking initiatives. On October 10 and 11, USIP held a two-part event under the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, which brought government and nongovernmental experts together to discuss the full range of war legacy issues and U.S. relations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. The U.S. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Vietnam after One Year Ambassador George E. Moose, opening remarksActing President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Nguyễn Quốc Dũng, keynote remarksVietnamese Ambassador to the U.S. Ambassador Marc Knapper, keynote remarks (virtual)U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), keynote remarks (pre-recorded)U.S. Senator from Maryland Representative Young Kim (R-CA), keynote remarks (pre-recorded) U.S. Representative from California Kit Norland, moderatorDiplomat, U.S Department of State (ret.) Jed RoyalPrincipal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, U.S. Department of Defense Phan Anh SơnPresident, Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations Michael SchifferAssistant Administrator of the Bureau for Asia, U.S. Agency for International Development For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/3rd-annual-dialogue-war-legacies-and-peace-vietnam-laos-and-cambodia
10/13/24 • 85:28
On September 12, USIP hosted a conversation about the major lessons from the Statecraftiness project of the University of Adelaide, and what they mean for the United States, Australia, and other states seeking to exercise influence in the Pacific Islands region. Speakers Gordon Peake, Ph.D., moderatorSenior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace Joanne Wallis, Ph.D. Professor of International Security and Director of the Security in the Pacific Islands Research Program, University of Adelaide; Non-resident Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution Henrietta McNeill, Ph.D.Research Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/statecraftiness-mapping-power-and-influence-pacific-islands
9/13/24 • 59:32
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Closing Plenary: The Global Fragility Act and the Way Forward Anne WitkowskyAssistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S. Department of State Joe McMenaminPrincipal Director in the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Counternarcotics and Stabilization Policy, U.S. Department of Defense Brittany BrownActing Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau of Conflict Prevention and Stabilization, USAID Michele J. SisonAssistant Secretary, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, U.S. Department of State Joseph Sany, moderatorVice President President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador George E. Moose, closing remarksActing President, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peacecon-2024-status-quo-no-more
9/11/24 • 62:42
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Emerging Powers in Mediation: The New Landscape of International Conflict Resolution Nimet BerikerLecturer, Columbia University Cecily BrewerSenior Expert, U.S. Institute of Peace Andrea PrahSenior Researcher, African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) Sasha Pippenger, moderatorActing Director, Inclusive Peace Processes and Reconciliation, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peacecon-2024-status-quo-no-more
9/11/24 • 70:00
On September 10, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted the 12th annual PeaceCon, the premier global gathering designed to address contemporary challenges in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Welcome & Opening Remarks Ambassador George E. MooseActing President, U.S. Institute of Peace Alan FittsBoard Chair, Alliance for Peacebuilding; Vice President, Strategy and Operations and Chief of Staff, Corporate Affairs and Communications, American Express Liz HumeExecutive Director, Alliance for Peacebuilding Keynote & Fireside Chat – Building Bridges to Peace in Northern Ireland: From the Good Friday Agreement and Beyond Mary McAleese, keynoteFormer President of Ireland Ambassador Miguel Diaz, moderatorBoard Member, Alliance for Peacebuilding; John Courtney Murray University Chair in Public Service at Loyola University Chicago; former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See Opening Plenary – Advancing the Peacebuilding Field: Status Quo No More Ambassador George E. MooseActing President, U.S. Institute of Peace Shamil IdrissCEO, Search for Common Ground Peter van SluijsPeacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Expert, Cordaid; Coordinator, Civil Society Platform for Peacebuilding and Statebuilding Liz Hume, moderatorExecutive Director, Alliance for Peacebuilding For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peacecon-2024-status-quo-no-more
9/11/24 • 135:51
On July 16, USIP hosted a conversation that explores why peace has been elusive on the Korean Peninsula for over seven decades and why the recent shifts in North Korea’s foreign policy indicate that tensions will continue absent a dramatic change in U.S. approach. Speakers Frank Aum, welcoming remarksSenior Expert, Northeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace Mark Tokola, panelistVice President, Korea Economic Institute of America Lieutenant General (retired) Dan LeafFormer Deputy Commander, U.S. Pacific Command For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/why-peace-remains-elusive-korean-peninsula
7/17/24 • 70:30
On July 10, USIP hosted a conversation on the motivations driving China’s competition with Taiwan in the Pacific and its implications for peace and stability in the region. The discussion explored how Beijing’s desire for international recognition, extraterritorial control over its diasporas and domestic legitimacy all play a factor. Speakers Gordon Peake, moderatorSenior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace Graeme SmithSenior Fellow, Department of Pacific Affairs, Australian National University For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/china-taiwan-competition-why-it-matters-peace-and-stability-pacific
7/11/24 • 60:41
