Events at USIP
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe 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.
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Myanmar Study Group Report Launch
February 01, 2022 15:55 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBLast February, the Burmese army launched a coup and began reversing a decade of democratic and economic progress. In March 2021, USIP organized the Myanmar Study Group in response to the country’s evolving crisis. On the one-year anniversary of the military’s coup, on February 1, the Myanmar Study Group released its final report and USIP hosted a discussion on the study group’s findings and recommendations on topics such as the Burmese army, Myanmar’s economy, ethnic armed organizations, end...
Does the U.S. Strategy for Central Asia Address the Region’s Current Problems?
January 27, 2022 19:44 - 1 hour - 83 MBIn February 2020, the State Department published a public version of the U.S strategy for Central Asia, which placed particular emphasis on supporting Afghanistan and democracy in the region, in addition to economic goals. On January 27, USIP hosted a discussion on what a strategy for Central Asia could look like going forward given the significant change and uncertainty in the region. Speakers Lesslie Viguerie, introductory remarks Deputy Assistant Secretary for Central Asian and Pakistan...
PeaceCon@10: Closing Keynote - Hope Springs Eternal
January 27, 2022 19:34 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBPeaceCon@10: COVID, Climate, and Conflict: Rising to the Challenges of a Disrupted World, explored how the peacebuilding field can address these pressing short and long-term challenges to achieve a more peaceful and secure world. On January 26, following a series of breakout sessions hosted by the Alliance for Peacebuilding, participants re-joined USIP for a fireside chat with closing keynote speaker Robert Jenkins of USAID. Speakers Robert Jenkins Assistant to the Administrator, Bureau fo...
PeaceCon@10: Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change
January 27, 2022 19:22 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn January 26, USIP and the Alliance for Peacebuilding hosted a plenary panel discussion to address the relationship among climate change, conflict and fragility, and consider strategies for the international community to address the peace and security implications of these issues as well as the ongoing pandemic. Speakers Ambassador Frederic Gateretse-Ngoga, introductory remarks Head of Conflict Prevention and Early Warning Division, African Union Commission Polly Byers CEO, Karuna Center...
Resolving the Legacies of Agent Orange
January 25, 2022 21:14 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe United States sprayed Agent Orange and related herbicides on 10,160 square miles of South Vietnam from 1961-1971, exposing millions of Vietnamese citizens and U.S. soldiers to dangerous dioxins and seriously affecting at least 150,000 Vietnamese children born after the war. On January 25, USIP hosted a discussion on its Vietnam War Legacies and Reconciliation Initiative -- the first in a series of seminars designed to offer diverse perspectives on U.S.-Vietnam cooperation concerning war ...
30 Years Later: El Salvador’s Peace Accords
January 21, 2022 20:18 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBThis January marks the 30th anniversary of El Salvador’s peace accords between the government and left-wing guerrillas, which ended a decade-long civil war that claimed at least 75,000 lives. On January 20, USIP and the Due Process of Law Foundation held a discussion that examined what the 1992 peace agreement achieved, where and why it fell short, and what both domestic and international actors can do to help El Salvador address ongoing struggles with violence, polarization and impunity. S...
Peace and Security Issues at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation
January 19, 2022 15:43 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBChinese and African political leaders met last year in Senegal for the eighth ministerial meeting of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). On January 19, USIP hosted a discussion on the key takeaways from FOCAC 2021, China's long-term strategy in Africa's peace and security landscape, how China's bilateral relationships in Africa affect conflict dynamics — for example, in Ethiopia, where China has played an outsized economic role — and what it all means for U.S. foreign policy. Spe...
Defending Pluralism, Encouraging Tolerance and Building Democracy in Pakistan
January 18, 2022 18:16 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBRivets Learning, with support from USIP, has recently published a book of seven essays, “Pakistan Here and Now: Insights into Society, Culture, Identity and Diaspora”, that attempts to decipher the interplay of external discourse and local narratives of diversity and inclusion to help reshape the discussion around combating violent extremism in Pakistan. On January 18, USIP as hosted the book’s editor and several contributors for a discussion on the context and development of extremist narra...
Is Governance the Taliban’s Achilles Heel?
January 14, 2022 15:55 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBOn January 12, USIP hosted a discussion with leading experts on the Taliban’s approach to governing Afghanistan so far — as well as how the United States and international community can assist the Afghan people despite the challenges the Taliban pose as the country’s sole authority. Speakers Scott Worden, moderator Director, Afghanistan & Central Asia, U.S Institute of Peace Rahmatullah Amiri Independent Researcher and Author Palwasha Kakar Interim Director, Religion and Inclusive Socie...
A ‘Faith for Rights‘ Approach to Promoting Sustainable Peace
December 16, 2021 17:50 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBThe #Faith4Rights Toolkit from the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) offers a way for religious actors, policymakers and practitioners to explore the links between human rights and peacebuilding, serving as a practical guide for engaging in human rights promotion in a variety of environments. On December 16, USIP and OHCHR hosted a conversation about religious actors’ support for human rights promotion, the #Faith4Rights Toolkit, and how the intersection of religi...
Youth, Peace and Security in Southeast Asia
December 16, 2021 14:06 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn December 15, USIP held a discussion with leading experts that explored the current efforts to develop national action plans on Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) in Southeast Asia and identified key lessons for implementing the YPS agenda in the region. Speakers Theophilus Ekpon Executive Director, Centre for Sustainable Development and Education in Africa Bill Flens Director of Multilateral Affairs, Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of State Brian Harding Senior Exp...
Does Community Policing Build Trust in Police and Reduce Crime?
December 15, 2021 14:10 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBThe Evidence in Governance and Politics (EGAP) network has released the findings from its latest Metaketa research study, which examines the question: Does community policing build trust in police and reduce crime? It combines the results of field studies on locally-appropriate community policing practices in Brazil, Colombia, Liberia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Uganda. On December 14, USIP hosted security sector experts and practitioners for an in-depth look at EGAP’s Metaketa results —...
Bolivia’s Search for Justice and Reconciliation
December 14, 2021 18:20 - 2 hours - 117 MBBolivia’s October 2019 national elections convulsed the country as fraud allegations triggered widespread protests and social conflict. On December 13, USIP and WOLA held an in-depth discussion of the Interdisciplinary Group of Independent Experts’ findings and an examination of how the GIEI’s recommendations can promote the kind of accountability, healing and common understanding across Bolivia’s political and identity divides that could ultimately prevent the repetition of the conflict, vi...
From Stabilization to Prevention: Changing the U.S. Strategy on Violent Conflict
December 10, 2021 19:39 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBOn December 10, USIP hosted Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Rep. Peter Meijer (R-MI), both members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for a conversation on how they are elevating the role of conflict prevention in U.S. foreign policy and ensuring that lessons from past U.S. stabilization missions are incorporated into future planning. They also discussed how their past international experiences and current work in Congress are advancing U.S. interests in peace and security. Speakers Rep. ...
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders - A Conversation with Abdul Majeed Saif Al-Nasr
December 09, 2021 16:54 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBOn December 9, USIP held the fourth in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. This fourth event featured Abdul Majeed Saif Al-Nasr. Born in Sebha in 1957, he is former member of the National Transitional Council and former Libyan ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco (2014-2018). He was recently endorsed by the House of Representatives as ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Morocco and the Maghre...
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2: Myanmar
December 09, 2021 15:10 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBAs the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 2 featured a discussion on Myanmar. Speakers Billy Ford, moderator Pr...
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 2: Guinea-Conakry
December 09, 2021 14:57 - 57 minutes - 53 MBAs the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 2 featured a discussion on Guinea-Conakry. Speakers Oge Onubogu, mode...
Safeguarding Democracy in West Africa
December 09, 2021 14:26 - 1 hour - 72.8 MBOn December 7, USIP and the National Endowment for Democracy held a virtual discussion on safeguarding democracy in West Africa through youth-led movements. Youth activists from Nigeria, Togo and Guinea shared their thoughts on the frustrations driving protests and new models for democratic activism. Speakers DJ Switch (Obianuju Catherine Udeh) Award-Winning Nigerian Musician and Activist; Reagan-Fascell Democracy Fellow, National Endowment for Democracy Senami Kojah Award-Winning Nigeri...
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 1: Mali
December 08, 2021 16:08 - 1 hour - 66.4 MBAs the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 1 featured a discussion on Mali. Speakers Ena Dion, moderator Senior ...
The Shocking Rise in Coups - Day 1: Sudan
December 08, 2021 15:59 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBAs the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 1 featured a discussion on Sudan. Speakers Susan Stigant, moderator D...
Joining Democracy and Peace
December 06, 2021 18:55 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIn support of the White House’s Summit for Democracy, USIP hosted a conversation with civil-society leaders from five democracies that are affected by diverse and challenging conflicts — Colombia, Iraq, Nigeria, the Philippines and Ukraine. The discussion examined the prospects for democracy and peace in these countries, how the goals of greater democracy and greater peace are linked, what lessons the leaders learned in joining together democracy and peace, and how the international democrat...
Averting a Fiscal and Humanitarian Disaster in Afghanistan
December 03, 2021 17:32 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBIn the three months since the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan’s numerous economic and humanitarian challenges have reached a catastrophic tipping point. On December 3, USIP hosted a discussion with leading international experts and aid workers on the current economic and humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan, as well as how the U.S and international community can better assist Afghans at this time of significant need. Speakers Scott Worden, welcoming remarks Director, Afghanistan & Central ...
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders - A Conversation with Dr. Aref Ali Nayed
December 03, 2021 14:29 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBUSIP is hosting a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. The third discussion, on November 18, featured Dr. Aref Ali Nayed, who is the chairman of Ihya Libya (Reviving Libya) — a registered political party — and has served as the former ambassador of Libya to the United Arab Emirates and is also the chairman of both Kalam Research & Media and the Libya Institute for Advanced Studies. Speakers Dr. Aref Ali Nayed Chairman, ...
Learning from U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Wartime Remains Recovery
December 02, 2021 20:27 - 1 hour - 70 MBAccounting for missing personnel is an essential component of postwar reconciliation and building a secure peace. With support from Congress, USIP launched the Vietnam War Legacies and Reconciliation Initiative in August 2021. The initiative supports reconciliation between the U.S. and Vietnamese governments and peoples, as well as among Vietnamese inside and outside the country, and aims to document and promote the ongoing cooperation to address legacies of war as the basis for a comprehens...
Security Dilemmas in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Role of Community-Based Armed Groups
December 02, 2021 20:05 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBSince 2018, the RESOLVE Network has been researching the complex interactions between armed groups, civilians, state actors and international security — with particular attention to discerning women’s roles, agency and choices in conflict. On December 1, USIP and the RESOLVE Network held a virtual conversation that examined how community-based armed groups impact the wider conflict ecosystems in Sub-Saharan Africa. Speakers Dr. Alastair Reed, welcoming remarks Senior Expert and Executive D...
Beyond AUKUS and the Quad: What’s Next for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy
November 19, 2021 19:52 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MBThe Biden administration has focused considerable attention on the Indo-Pacific region, declaring it central to advancing a range of U.S. economic, political and security interests. The Quad grouping held its first ever in-person Leaders’ Summit in September. And that same month, the Australia-United Kingdom-United States agreement opened the door to sharing sensitive defense technologies with Australia. On November 19, USIP held a special event with U.S. National Security Council Coordinato...
Racially and Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremism: Global Trends and Dynamics
November 17, 2021 19:34 - 1 hour - 76.9 MBAttention to racially and ethnically motivated violent extremism (REMVE) and far-right extremism around the globe has increased significantly over the past few years as white supremacist and REMVE-motivated attacks and rhetoric have proliferated. As a part of RESOLVE’s sixth annual Global Forum Series, the RESOLVE Network held a virtual conversation on November 16 about REMVE trends and activities in lesser discussed contexts. This discussion explored manifestations of REMVE movements and id...
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders - A Conversation with Fadel Lamen
November 17, 2021 18:54 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBOn November 2, USIP held the second in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events will dive into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya. This second event featured Fadel Lamen, who most recently served as director-general of the Libyan National Economic and Social Development Board. He is the f...
Celebrating 21 Years of UNSCR 1325
November 09, 2021 22:29 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBTwenty-one years ago, the United Nations unanimously adopted U.N. Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, which requires parties to a conflict to ensure the protection of women and girls as well as the full and meaningful participation of women and girls in conflict resolution. On November 9, USIP and the State Department’s Office of Global Women’s Issues co-hosted a discussion on the progress made on women, peace and security issues and a look forward to the y...
Now Comes the Hard Part: Can the Taliban Govern Afghanistan?
November 05, 2021 16:04 - 1 hour - 74.9 MBFor the Taliban, it seems that defeating the Afghan military and overthrowing the elected government as U.S. troops departed was the easy part. Now, the insurgency faces the daunting challenge of governing a weak and divided country. On November 4, USIP hosted a discussion with Afghanistan experts on how the Taliban are likely to respond to internal and external pressure to govern more inclusively as conditions inside Afghanistan worsen, as well as what the United States and the region can d...
Libyan General Elections 2021: Discussion Series with Libyan Leaders - A Conversation with Fathi Bashagha
November 05, 2021 13:25 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBOn October 27, USIP held the first in a series of public discussions with Libyan leaders connected to the elections scheduled in the coming months. These events will dive into complex questions regarding efforts to prevent electoral violence, the electoral process itself and leaders’ visions for restoring peace and stability in Libya. This first discussion featured Fathi Bashagha, who has held several important positions since the 2011 revolution, including as a member of the Libyan Military...
Taking Stock of U.S. Policy on Ethiopia: A Conversation with Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman
November 02, 2021 16:20 - 1 hour - 56 MBEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has signaled plans to launch a national dialogue and there are other efforts to build a national consensus on the political structure of Ethiopia. However, the country’s polarization — further deepened by the war — has created significant challenges in putting together an inclusive, genuine dialogue. On November 2, USIP hosted Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, for an address to take stock of the Biden-Harris administrat...
Incorporating Religious Sensitivity in Trauma Healing for Displaced Persons
October 22, 2021 13:28 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBAs part of this year’s World Mental Health Day, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S. Department of State’s Office of International Religious Freedom’s Strategic Religious Engagement Unit hosted a discussion on religion, MHPSS and migration. The conversation drew on findings from USIP’s initiative on Religious and Psychosocial Support for Displaced Trauma Survivors, which has identified specific ways in which faith-sensitive mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) can increase the ...
2021 Women Building Peace Award Ceremony
October 21, 2021 13:26 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) Women Building Peace Award, now in its second year, celebrates extraordinary women from conflict-affected and fragile regions working to build peace. On October 20, we honored these heroic finalists and announced the recipient of the award. In addition to honoring the awardee and all the finalists, this year USIP paid special tribute to all Afghan women. Speakers Lise Grande President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Kamissa Camara Senior Visiting Expert...
A Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Youth Leaders on Compassion, Education and Equality: Session 2
October 15, 2021 19:16 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBFor four years, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has met with youth leaders from conflict-affected regions for an intergenerational exchange at his compound in Dharamsala, India through the Generation Change Fellows Program at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In Session 2 on October 14, they spoke about education for the heart and mind. Speakers Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Sharing of Stories and Q&A with USIP Generati...
A Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Youth Leaders on Compassion, Education and Equality: Session 1
October 15, 2021 19:13 - 54 minutes - 50 MBFor four years, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has met with youth leaders from conflict-affected regions for an intergenerational exchange at his compound in Dharamsala, India through the Generation Change Fellows Program at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In Session 1 on October 13, they spoke about gender equality. Speakers Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Sharing of Stories and Q&A with USIP Generation Change Fellows...
The 30th Anniversary of Cambodia’s Paris Peace Agreements
October 14, 2021 17:17 - 1 hour - 74 MBOctober 23 marks 30 years since the Paris Peace Agreements (PPA) formally ended the Cambodian civil war. USIP and the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) hosted a discussion on October 14 that reflected on the principles of the agreements, the extent to which signatories have adhered to them and the continued relevance of the agreements today. Speakers Ariel Eckblad, remarks Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S. Department of S...
Pakistan’s Economic Future
October 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBAs Pakistani leaders meet with the International Monetary Fund, Pakistan continues to make the case for a new era of relations with the United States based on geoeconomics. On October 13, USIP hosted a conversation with Pakistani Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin on the country’s economic future, efforts to pivot to a geoeconomic relationship with the United States, and the impact of Afghanistan’s crisis on regional stability. Speakers Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Inst...
A Conversation with Republic of Zambia President Hakainde Hichilema
September 23, 2021 16:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBOn September 23, USIP hosted a conversation with newly-elected Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema and a panel of experts that explored Hichilema’s governing priorities, as well as his approach toward key continent-wide issues such as Africa’s engagement with China, implementation of the African Union Agenda 2063, youth and gender issues, and lessons learned to strengthen democracy across Africa. Speakers Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassad...
The Peril and Potential of War Zone Partnerships
September 16, 2021 20:08 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBViolent conflicts are increasingly defined by overlapping webs of alliances, proxies and other types of “support relationships” between state and non-state belligerents. To help policymakers understand the stakes of these partnerships, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently launched its seminal report, “Allies, Partners and Proxies: Managing Support Relationships in Armed Conflict to Reduce the Human Cost of War.” On September 16, USIP and ICRC held a discussion on the ...
Twenty Years After 9/11: How Peacebuilding Has Changed
September 10, 2021 18:34 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBOn September 10, 2021, USIP reflected on how the tragic events of 9/11 have shaped the field of peacebuilding. USIP Board Chair and former National Security Advisor Stephen J. Hadley, USIP Vice Chair Ambassador George Moose and USIP President and CEO Lise Grande discussed how the field of peacebuilding has changed in the last 20 years — and how it should evolve to meet the challenges that will define the next two decades. Speakers Lise Grande President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ste...
Religion, Identity and Conflict in Northern Nigeria
September 09, 2021 17:43 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBConflict in northern Nigeria is once again on the rise. On September 9, USIP and Mercy Corps held a discussion about new research and evidence that examine the complex linkages between the political, economic and identity-based conflicts that are driving broader conflict in northern Nigeria — as well as the implications for policy and programmatic interventions. The conversation covered the multiple overlapping cleavages related to identity (including ethnicity and religion) and livelihood a...
Pakistan’s National Security Outlook: A Conversation with Pakistani National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf
August 06, 2021 13:15 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBWith escalating violence in Afghanistan, intensifying competition between the United States and China, limited hopes for rapprochement with India, and the COVID-19 pandemic, Pakistan’s neighborhood is evolving — and Pakistan’s national security approach will have to evolve with it. On August 5, USIP hosted a conversation with Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf. The discussion looked at what these developments mean for Pakistan’s national security outlook towards its neighbors a...
Whose Court Is the Ball In? Making Progress on Peace and Denuclearization With North Korea
August 04, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 95.6 MBNorth Korea’s unwillingness or hesitation to meet with the United States raises questions about North Korea’s motivations, fears and calculus — as well as whether Washington and Seoul’s best course of action is greater outreach, pressure or patience. On August 4, USIP and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea co-hosted a discussion on the current state of diplomacy with North Korea. Speakers Ki-jung Kim President, Institute of National Security Strategy Joseph Yun Senior Advisor, U.S. Ins...
Addressing the Legacies of the Vietnam War: The Next Step Forward
August 03, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBThe U.S. government will soon launch a Vietnamese Wartime Accounting Initiative following decades of Vietnamese cooperation to conduct the fullest possible accounting of missing U.S. personnel. To support this and other bilateral initiatives, USIP has established a new project that will promote greater dialogue both in and between the United States and Vietnam on war legacy issues and reconciliation. On August 3, USIP hosted a discussion with U.S. and Vietnamese officials on the Vietnamese W...
Nuclear Security Policy in an Era of Strategic Competition
July 29, 2021 17:26 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThe Congressional Nuclear Security Working Group, co-chaired by Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) and Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL), is a bipartisan caucus dedicated to facilitating awareness and engagement on the urgent threats posed by the prospect of nuclear proliferation and nuclear terrorism. The caucus goals include strengthening nuclear safeguards, securing fissile material and preventing the misuse and spread of sensitive nuclear materials and technologies. On July 28, USIP hosted a conversatio...
The Convention on Refugees at 70: A Conversation with Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield
July 28, 2021 19:57 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBDriven by violent conflict and insecurity, the world is facing a new displacement crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated displacement trends, pushing healthcare infrastructure to the brink and creating dire economic conditions as countries struggle to contain the virus. Meanwhile, climate change uprooted more than 30 million people—the highest figure in a decade. On July 28, USIP hosted U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield to reflect on the 70th anniversary of...
China’s Potential Role in Venezuela’s Political and Humanitarian Crisis
July 26, 2021 16:35 - 1 hour - 67.6 MBChina-Venezuela relations were strong at the outset of the 21st Century, but there are indications that China may be growing dissatisfied with the status quo. These include failed infrastructure projects, labor disputes, the challenges of navigating oil embargos and, most importantly, Venezuela’s inability to repay billions of dollars in loans from China. These economic interests will most likely be an important consideration as Beijing navigates its possible involvement in resolving the cri...
Africa at the Crossroads: A Conversation with DRC President and AU Chair Félix Tshisekedi and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA)
July 23, 2021 15:36 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBAfter being selected as the chair of the African Union this year, President Félix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo set an ambitious agenda for 2021 — ranging from the promotion of African culture to peacebuilding to COVID-19 vaccine distribution. On July 20, USIP hosted a discussion with President Tshisekedi and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights, that focused on a range of important issues c...
A (Pandemic) Year in the Life of a Peace Teacher
July 12, 2021 20:43 - 1 hour - 69 MBThe Peace Teachers Program is rooted in the conviction that educators can be pivotal in bringing issues of international conflict and practical peacebuilding skills into their classrooms, schools and communities. Each school year, USIP selects a cohort of outstanding American middle and high school teachers from different U.S. states to receive education, resources and support to strengthen their teaching of international conflict and peace. On July 8, USIP hosted the 2019-2021 Peace Teacher...