Events at USIP

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A New Approach to Preventing Extremism in Fragile States - Prioritizing Prevention Across the US Government Apr 24, 2019

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Congress charged the U.S. Institute of Peace, an independent, bipartisan leader in reducing and preventing conflict, with convening The Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States. The Task Force has developed a proposal for a new cost-effective, evidence-based, and coordinated preventive approach. Modest U.S. investments—if they are strategic, coordinated, well-timed, and sustained—can empower communities over time to better resist extremism on their own and motivate international donors to support this cause.

Panelists:

Chris Milligan Counselor, The U.S. Agency for International Development

Denise Natali Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, U.S. Department of State

Lieutenant General Michael Nagata Director for Strategic Operational Planning, National Counterterrorism Center

Alina Romanowski Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism, U.S. Department of State

Ambassador Paula Dobriansky, moderator Senior Fellow for The Future of Diplomacy Project, Harvard University

A New Approach to Preventing Extremism in Fragile States - Recommendations of the Task Force Apr 24, 2019

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Panelists:

Secretary Madeleine Albright Chair, Albright Stonebridge Group

Stephen J. Hadley Chair of the Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace

Governor Tom Kean Co-Chair, Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States

Nancy Lindborg President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Michael Singh Lane-Swig Senior Fellow and Managing Director, The Washington Institute

David Ignatius, moderator Columnist and Author, The Washington Post

Youth - The Missing Peace Apr 12, 2019

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Long before the 2015 adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 2250 on Youth, Peace and Security, young people were working to prevent violence, transform conflict and build peace in their communities. UNSCR 2250 sought to be a turning point, and its resulting progress study, “The Missing Peace: Independent Progress Study on Youth and Peace and Security,” updates this outdated narrative and demonstrates young people’s positive role in sustaining peace.

On Thursday, April 11, USIP and the Global Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security held an interactive, intergenerational conversation with the study’s lead author, Graeme Simpson, as well as youth and peacebuilding experts and young peacebuilders from around the world.

Speakers: Nancy Lindborg, Welcoming Remarks President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Aubrey Cox Program Officer, Youth, U.S. Institute of Peace

Giannina Raffo Youth Peace Leader, Venezuela

Graeme Simpson Lead Author of the Progress Study and Director, Interpeace USA

Noella Richard, moderator Youth Team Leader, United Nations Development Program

Saji Prelis, closing remarks Director of Children & Youth Programs, Search for Common Ground

A Conversation with CAR President Touadera Apr 10, 2019

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The Central African Republic (CAR) has recently taken a significant step toward peace after years of violence and instability. In February, negotiations convened under the auspices of the African Union led to a peace agreement between the CAR government and leaders of armed groups.

Now President Faustin-Archange Touadéra must lead the implementation of the agreement to resolve the many complex issues that have driven violence in the country. On April 9, President Touadéra visited the U.S. Institute of Peace to discuss his priorities and vision for building peace in CAR.

Will Iraq's New Parliament Bring Change Mar 29, 2019

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As Iraq’s new parliament and government come to power, fresh leadership presents Iraq with the opportunity to overcome these obstacles and make progress by developing its economy, increasing security, and strengthening governance and social services.

On March 29, we spoke with Iraq’s new speaker of the Council of Representatives, Mohammed al-Halbousi, about the newly formed parliament’s priorities, the ongoing battle against violent extremism, and his vision for peace and stability.

Speakers: Nancy Lindborg President, U.S. Institute of Peace

His Excellency Mr. Mohammed Al-Halbousi Speaker, Council of Representatives, Republic of Iraq

Overcoming War Legacies - Luncheon Conversation Mar 27, 2019

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The governments of the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in partnership with the United States Institute of Peace, hosted an event examining the transformation from enemies to partners by the two countries since the end of the war in 1975. Remarks for Luncheon Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States

Luncheon Conversation Honorable Chuck Hagel Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Nancy Lindborg, moderator President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Overcoming War Legacies - Panel 3: The Road Ahead: Building an Enduring Partnership Mar 27, 2019

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The governments of the United States of America and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, in partnership with the United States Institute of Peace, hosted an event examining the transformation from enemies to partners by the two countries since the end of the war in 1975. Remarks The Honorable John Sullivan Deputy Secretary of State

Panel - The Road Ahead: Building an Enduring Partnership Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States

Sr. Lt. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh Deputy Defense Minister; Permanent Member of Standing Committee 701

W. Patrick Murphy Acting Assistant Secretary, Bureau East Asia and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State

Tim Rieser Foreign Policy Aide, Senator Patrick Leahy

Elizabeth Becker Former New York Times correspondent and author of “When the War Was Over: Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution”

Ambassador William Taylor (Ret.), moderator Executive Vice President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Overcoming War Legacies - Panel 2: Healing from the Destruction of War Mar 27, 2019

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Panel - Healing from the Destruction of War Minh Huu Doan Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of Vietnam

Thao Griffiths Policy Advisor, Chairman of Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Former Country Director Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation

Christopher Abrams Director, Environment and Social Development Office, USAID/Vietnam

Colonel Than Thanh Cong Director, Office 701

Jerry Guilbert Chief of Programs, Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement, U.S. Department of State

Charles R. Bailey, moderator Co-author, “From Enemies to Partners: Vietnam, the U.S. and Agent Orange” Former Director of Agent Orange programs at Ford Foundation & Aspen Institute

Overcoming War Legacies - Panel 1: Foundations of US-Vietnamese Post-War Partnership Mar 27, 2019

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Agenda:

Welcome Remarks: Honorable Nancy Lindborg President, U.S. Institute of Peace

Remarks on Behalf of the Government of Vietnam: Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh Deputy Defense Minister; Permanent Member of Standing Committee 701

Remarks by Senior U.S. Department of Defense Official: Dr. Joseph H. Felter Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for South and Southeast Asia

Remarks: Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) U.S. Senator, Vermont

Panel: Foundations of US-Vietnamese Post-War Partnership: Kelly McKeague Director, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency

Nguyen Huu Luong MIA Agency Director, Ministry of Defense Ambassador Pham Quang Vinh Former Vietnamese Ambassador to the United States

Robert Destatte Vietnam Analyst, Defense Intelligence Agency

Fred Downs Former National Director, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service

Ambassador, Charles Ray (Ret.), moderator Former Consul General, Ho Chi Minh City

Women Leading Nonviolent Movements Mar 22, 2019

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To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the 2020 One Woman, One Vote Festival hosted an intergenerational discussion among women nonviolent activists.

Speakers: Scovia Arinaitwe Team Leader, Rhizing Women Uganda

Mariam Jalabi Founding Member, Syrian Nonviolence Movement

Isabella Picón Founding Member, LaboCiudadano - Venezuela

Judy Richardson Producer of “Eyes on the Prize”

Marie Berry, moderator University of Denver

Kathleen Kuehnast, moderator Director, Gender Policy and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace

Maria Stephan, moderator Director, Nonviolent Action, U.S. Institute of Peace