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In a Consequential Year for Iraq, What’s Next? Mar 25, 2021

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On March 23, USIP hosted a discussion of key developments in Iraq and the outlook for U.S.-Iraq relations under the Biden administration. The panel shared their insights on the Pope’s first-ever visit to Iraq, examined the country’s current challenges, and explored areas where policymakers and the international community can support Iraq.

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Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Ambassador Matthew Tueller Ambassador of the United States to Iraq Ambassador Fareed Yasseen Ambassador of Iraq to the United States Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman Kurdistan Regional Government Representative to the United States Sarhang Hamasaeed, moderator Director, Middle East Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

Fore more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/consequential-year-iraq-whats-next

Can Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Deliver Peace? Mar 19, 2021

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On March 18, 2021, USIP and the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University hosted a timely discussion on how applying the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion can contribute to more effective U.S. peace and development programs around the world. Panelists considered efforts to meaningfully engage marginalized or underrepresented groups such as women, youth, and social movement actors to support locally driven peacebuilding.

Speakers:

Corinne Graff, introductory remarks Senior Advisor, Conflict Prevention and Fragility, U.S. Institute of Peace

Susanna Campbell Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University

Rosa Emilia Salamanca Executive Director, Corporación de Investigación y Acción Social y Económica (CIASE) in Colombia

Jennifer Hawkins Senior Women, Peace, and Security Advisor, U.S. Agency for International Development

Joseph Sany Vice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

Pamina Firchow, moderator Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution and Coexistence, Brandeis University

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/can-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-deliver-peace

Lessons from the Four Party Peace Talks on the Korean Peninsula Mar 19, 2021

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On March 17, 2021, USIP hosted a discussion on the Four Party Talks, including why the United States decided to propose these talks after 40 years of disengaging from North Korea, why the talks failed, and what lessons these talks may have for future attempts at peace discussions. The event included a panel of three leading Korea experts who served as part of the U.S. delegation during the Four Party Talks.

Speakers:

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

Robert Carlin Nonresident Fellow, Stimson Center; former Chief of the Northeast Asia Division, Bureau of Intelligence and Research, Department of State

Philip Yun President and Chief Executive Officer, World Affairs Council of Northern California; former Senior Policy Advisor for the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia, Department of State

Chip Gregson Senior Advisor, Avascent International; former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Asian and Pacific Affairs, Department of Defense

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/lessons-four-party-peace-talks-korean-peninsula

Mediation in Nonviolent Action Campaigns Mar 17, 2021

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In part one of our series on People Power, Peace, and Democracy, this event highlighted new research that explores the role of third-party mediation in nonviolent uprisings. The conversation provided key insights for both practitioners and policymakers by focusing on central aspects of mediation processes, such as the strategies of mediators and their relationships with conflicting parties—as well as examining how they can lead to agreements between governments and nonviolent movements.

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

Gender Dynamics in Conflict-Affected Middle East and North African Countries Mar 12, 2021

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On March 12, USIP and American University in the Emirates hosted a virtual discussion that aimed to better understand gender dynamics in conflict by convening experts in the field and sharing the lessons learned from initiatives that build the resilience of women during war and throughout post-war recovery.

Speakers

Muthanna Abdul Razzaq, opening remarks President and CEO, American University in the Emirates

Dr. Elie Abouaoun Director, Middle East and North Africa Programs, U.S. Institute of Peace

Susan Aref Director and Founder, Women Empowerment Organization (Iraq)

Mehrinaz El Awady Director of Gender Justice, Population, and Inclusive Development, U.N. Economics and Social Commission for West Asia

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

Valentine M. Moghadam Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Northeastern University

Nahla Yassine-Hamdan Assistant Professor, College of Security and Global Studies, American University in the Emirates

Lina Beydoun, moderator Director of Development, American University of Cairo (AUC)

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/gender-dynamics-conflict-affected-middle-east-and-north-african-countries

The Voices of South Sudan’s Women Mar 11, 2021

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In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, USIP, Oxfam International, and FEMRITE—the Ugandan Women Writers Association—hosted a discussion about how women’s literary voices can contribute to building a deeper understanding of the impact of conflict in South Sudan and inspire progress toward peace.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/voices-south-sudans-women

Note: The audio recording of Birth Water by Bigoa Chuol herein is courtesy of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

COVID-19 and Cooperation in Libya Mar 05, 2021

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On March 4, USIP hosted Libya’s ambassador to the United States and Libyan civil society leaders for a look at stories of positive community cooperation during the current crisis—as well as a discussion on how Libyan and international organizations can build off these successes to navigate Libya’s complex conflict and ensure a peaceful future for the country.

Security Challenges in Africa: 2021 and Beyond Feb 25, 2021

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Countering Violent Extremism by Refocusing on Communities

On February 24, 2021, USIP hosted an event with the RESOLVE Network and the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) that examined the role of non-state actors and local communities in preventing the spread of violent extremism. Drawing on research from RESOLVE’s Africa portfolio and ISS’s research, leading experts offered alternative pathways for conflict resolution that account for local peacebuilding challenges—as well as considered the pivotal role of women in community-based justice, conflict resolution, and the rule of law.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/security-challenges-africa-2021-and-beyond

The Building Blocks of Civil Society in North Korea Feb 24, 2021

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On February 23, 2021, USIP hosted a discussion on a new report published by the National Committee on North Korea and the broader implications of market participation on North Korean society. The report’s authors were joined by leading experts on the Korean Peninsula and civil society to discuss how market participation has fostered the beginnings of a public sphere and how linkages between market activities and the building blocks of civil society may help promote the rights and livelihoods of the North Korean people—and shift the ideological framework through which the state must operate.

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/building-blocks-civil-society-north-korea

Afghanistan Study Group Releases Final Report Feb 04, 2021

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USIP hosted the co-chairs of the Afghanistan Study Group for a discussion of the group’s findings and the report’s recommendations for how the United States can fully align our policies, practices, and messaging across diplomatic, military, and assistance efforts toward the overarching goal of achieving a successful peace in Afghanistan.

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