Events at USIP

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Nonviolent Action and Minority Inclusion May 14, 2021

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This USIP event featured lessons learned from cutting-edge research showing how nonviolent action affects political and economic inequality — particularly for historically excluded social and ethnic groups — using a cross-national statistical study and in-depth case studies from recent political transitions in Nepal and Indonesia. The research also specifically examines how movements can employ dialogue, negotiation and mediation to better ensure that political transitions following nonviolent action campaigns lead to greater inclusion for marginalized groups. This event explored the important implications for both policy and practice in ensuring more inclusive democratization processes in the aftermath of nonviolent action.

Speakers

Jonathan Pinckney, moderator Senior Researcher, Nonviolent Action, U.S. Institute of Peace

Mohna Ansari Member, National Human Rights Commission of Nepal

Subindra Bogati Founder and Chief Executive, Nepal Peacebuilding Initiative

Titik Firawati Ph.D. Candidate in Political Science, Northern Illinois University

Rosa Emilia Salamanca Director, Institute for Social and Economic Research and Action

Deepak Thapa Director, Social Science Baha

Ches Thurber Assistant Professor, Northern Illinois University

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/nonviolent-action-and-minority-inclusion

Enhancing U.S.-China Strategic Stability in an Era of Strategic Competition Apr 30, 2021

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On April 28, USIP launched a new report featuring essays from leading American and Chinese security experts on the challenges and opportunities associated with strengthening U.S.-China strategic stability. This event featured a discussion with six of the report’s authors regarding the perception gaps and drivers of U.S.-China conflict in the nuclear, missile, space, cyber, and emerging technologies realms. The authors offered recommendations on steps the United States and China can take in the near term to enhance strategic stability.

Speakers

Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

Patricia Kim, moderator Senior Policy Analyst, China, U.S. Institute of Peace

Jinghua Lyu Northeast Asia Program Director, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue

Bruce MacDonald Adjunct Professor, School of Advanced International Studies at Johns Hopkins University

Haotian Qi Assistant Professor, School of International Studies, Peking University

Brad Roberts Director, Center for Global Security Research, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Tong Zhao Senior Fellow, Carnegie-Tsinghua Center for Global Policy

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/enhancing-us-china-strategic-stability-era-strategic-competition

The Climate Challenges of South Asia’s Megacities Apr 28, 2021

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Please join USIP for a discussion on the growing stress faced by urban centers in South Asia due to climate change. Experts will discuss how megacities are contributing to environmental degradation and societal conflict, as well as address what policies might best combat these challenges and reflect on President Biden’s latest climate change summit.

Panelists

Aditya Bahadur Principal Researcher, Human Settlements Group, International Institute for Environment and Development (India)

Sara Hayat Environmental Lawyer and Asia Foundation Fellow (Pakistan)

Huraera Jabeen Consultant, World Bank (Bangladesh)

Jumaina Siddiqui, moderator Senior Program Officer, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/climate-challenges-south-asias-megacities

Quiet on the Line of Control: Progress in India-Pakistan Relations? Apr 26, 2021

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On April 23, 2021, USIP hosted a discussion on what the recent thaw between India and Pakistan reveals about each country’s strategic thinking, the region’s overarching security concerns, and opportunities for the United States to encourage confidence building and crisis management even if peace remains elusive.

Speakers

Madiha Afzal Rubenstein Fellow, Foreign Policy, The Brookings Institution

Tanvi Madan Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy, Brookings Institution

Shuja Nawaz Distinguished Fellow, South Asia, Atlantic Council

Ashley Tellis Tata Chair for Strategic Affairs, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Tamanna Salikuddin, moderator Director, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/quiet-line-control-progress-india-pakistan-relations

Civil Resistance Transitions: Dialogue, Trust and Democracy Apr 21, 2021

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Featuring new USIP research on the crucial role of inclusive dialogue and negotiation processes, this event looked at the characteristics of peace processes that most successfully foster citizen trust in a renewed social compact and long-term sustainable democratization. The discussion also provided key insights and recommendations for activists and external peacebuilding actors working to ensure successful dialogue and foster democratic outcomes — as well as how to apply those insights and recommendations in on-the-ground cases.

Speakers

Zied Boussen Tunisian Activist and Researcher

Veronique Dudouet Senior Research Advisor, Berghof Foundation

Zahra Hayder Sudanese Activist and Organizer

Roman-Gabriel Olar Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin

Jonathan Pinckney Senior Researcher, Nonviolent Action, U.S. Institute of Peace

Lise Grande, moderator President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

The Nexus of Climate Change, Fragility, and Peacebuilding Apr 15, 2021

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On April 13, USIP and the Wilson Center hosted a timely discussion with experts on the linkages between climate and fragility, and how a more integrated approach to climate and fragility policies and responses can simultaneously strengthen resilience outcomes and minimize threats to peace and prosperity.

Speakers

Joe Hewitt, introductory remarks Vice President, Policy, Learning, and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace

Cynthia Brady, moderator Global Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center

Dina Esposito Vice President of Technical Leadership, Mercy Corps

Alice Hill David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment, Council on Foreign Relations Former Senior Director, Resilience Policy, National Security Council

Liz Hume Acting President and CEO, Alliance for Peacebuilding

Erin Sikorsky Deputy Director, The Center for Climate and Security Former Deputy Director, Strategic Futures Group, National Intelligence Council

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/nexus-climate-change-fragility-and-peacebuilding

Pakistan’s Post-Pandemic Economic Outlook Apr 08, 2021

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On April 6, USIP hosted a discussion that assessed the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Pakistani economy, explored the outlook for reforms, and surveyed how international investors, especially U.S. companies, view the Pakistani economy and investment prospects.

Speakers:

Khurram Husain Economic writer, Dawn

Safiya Ghori-Ahmed Director, McLarty Associates

Naila Naqvi CEO, Pie in the Sky

Uzair Younus, moderator Visiting Senior Policy Analyst, South Asia Program, U.S. Institute of Peace

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/pakistans-post-pandemic-economic-outlook

Nonviolent Action and Civil War Peace Processes Mar 31, 2021

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To better understand the intersections of nonviolent action and peacebuilding processes, USIP convened experts for the second in a series of four events on people power, peace, and democracy. The event series highlights multiple groundbreaking research projects and feature insights from activists and international practitioners and policymakers to provide viewers with actionable takeaways. This event presented new research from USIP that explores effective strategies for civilian nonviolent action amid civil war and offers lessons learned for activists working to achieve their goals in conflict-affected environments — as well as for policymakers and donors to aid peace processes and achieve sustainable peace.

Panelists

Jonathan Pinckney, moderator Senior Researcher, Nonviolent Action, U.S. Institute of Peace

Jacob Bul Bior Cofounder and Media Coordinator, Anataban Arts Initiative

Luke Abbs Researcher, BLG Data Research Centre, University of Essex

Esra Cuhadar Senior Expert, Dialogue and Peace Processes, U.S. Institute of Peace

Marina Petrova Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Università Bocconi Waheed Zaheer Journalist and Peacebuilding Trainer

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/nonviolent-action-and-civil-war-peace-processes

Empowered Women Help Create a More Peaceful World Mar 31, 2021

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USIP and the Department of Defense hosted a discussion on the military’s progress and commitment to implementing the WPS agenda in their operations. To inform and strengthen engagement between the U.S. government and civil society organizations, the discussion also included key questions from the U.S. Civil Society Working Group on WPS (USCSWG).

Speakers: Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

Kathleen H. Hicks Deputy Secretary of Defense

Admiral Craig S. Faller Commander, United States Southern Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Lieutenant General Thomas A. Bussiere Deputy Commander, United States Strategic Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Lieutenant General Michael A. Minihan Deputy Commander, United States Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Department of Defense

Ambassador Andrew Young Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, Africa Command, U.S. Department of State

Brigadier General Rebecca J. Sonkiss Deputy Director for Counter Threats and International Cooperation on the Joint Staff, J5, U.S. Department of Defense

Valerie Hudson Distinguished Professor and George H.W. Bush Chair, Texas A&M University

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

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/empowered-women-help-create-more-peaceful-world

Peacebuilding on the Korean Peninsula: U.S. and European Perspectives Mar 25, 2021

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On March 23, USIP and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at the Brussels School of Governance convened a panel discussion looking at U.S. and European perspectives on achieving peace and reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula—and whether similar processes in other regions provide any helpful lessons.

Speakers:

Frank Aum Senior Expert, North Korea, U.S. Institute of Peace

Tongfi Kim Senior Researcher, KF-VUB Korea Chair, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Brussels School of Governance

Linde Desmaele PhD Researcher, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Brussels School of Governance

Joseph Yun Senior Advisor, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ramon Pacheco Pardo, moderator KF-VUB Korea Chair, Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy, Brussels School of Governance

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peacebuilding-korean-peninsula-us-and-european-perspectives

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