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Justice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJudge in USIP Case Delivers Trump/Musk/DOGE a CRUSHING REBUKE of Their Lawlessness & Abuse of PowerDistrict of Columbia Federal District Court Judge Beryl Howell has issued a 102-page legal opinion and ruling, announcing that Trump/Musk/DOGE's takeover and decimation of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) was "unlawful" and "null and void."Glenn reviews what the Trump administration did to USIP - an independent, non-profit organization - and discusses the new reporting on this important legal development and Judge Howell's new opinion and order.Link to The Hill article and Judge Howell's opinion: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-...If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts...2025-05-2010 minJustice Matters with Glenn KirschnerJudge in USIP Case Delivers Trump/Musk/DOGE a CRUSHING REBUKE of Their Lawlessness & Abuse of PowerDistrict of Columbia Federal District Court Judge Beryl Howell has issued a 102-page legal opinion and ruling, announcing that Trump/Musk/DOGE's takeover and decimation of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) was "unlawful" and "null and void."Glenn reviews what the Trump administration did to USIP - an independent, non-profit organization - and discusses the new reporting on this important legal development and Judge Howell's new opinion and order.Link to The Hill article and Judge Howell's opinion: https://thehill.com/regulation/court-...If you're interested in supporting our all-volunteer efforts...2025-05-2010 min
The Lagrange ReportThe Real Battle Over USIP: Governance, Not "Conquest"In this episode of The Lagrange Report, we unpack the breathless WIRED headline claiming that a Trump-era agency “gifted itself” a \$500 million building. Sounds outrageous—until you look at the facts. What actually happened was a standard, lawful interagency transfer overseen by the General Services Administration, with zero private gain and clear statutory precedent. But that didn’t stop legacy media from casting it as a coup. We’re here to clear the fog, expose the manipulations, and show how bureaucratic routine was weaponized into political hysteria.
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Learn how executive authority over federal assets was deliberate...2025-05-1009 min
Crypto E-NewsArbitrum's Operation Slowmo, zkLend Hack Fails, and USIP's $500M Headquarters Shake-UpTune into Crypto E News Today for your daily dose of blockchain updates. Today, we delve into a judge granting government control over USIP HQ amidst legal disputes, a hacker losing $5.4 million with zkLend vulnerabilities spotlighted, and Arbitrum's "Operation Slowmo" enhancing blockchain efficiency and NFT collaboration. Stay informed on the latest crypto developments and innovations! Don't miss our episodes—rate, like, and subscribe. 2025-04-0802 min
Church and MainThe Rise and Fall of the United States Institute of Peace with Susie Hayward | Episode 230We explore the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) with Susie Hayward, a former senior advisor with extensive experience in religion and inclusive societies. Hayward shares insights into USIP's mission, history, and the recent challenges it faces following actions by the Department of Governmental Efficiency. We discuss her personal journey, emphasizing the intersection of faith, activism, and conflict resolution, and highlight USIP's significant contributions in conflict zones like Iraq, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Colombia. As we examine the implications of potential disbandment due to government intervention, Hayward underscores the importance of USIP's work and calls for renewed commitment to...2025-04-0451 min
RisingElon Musk's $25 million money couldn't buy votes in Wisconsin, Sen Cory Booker makes history with an impassioned filibuster, DOGE scores victory after Judge allows takeover of $500 million USIP building, And More: 4.2.250:00 Matt Taibbi attacked by Nina Jankowicz at censorship hearing; Real propagandist exposed! Robby Soave11:43 Elon Musk's $25 million money couldn't buy votes in Wisconsin, MAGA bruised22:41 Trump administration's crackdown of the Ivy league Vs antisemitism: Rising debates36:37 A bird's eye view of Sen. Bernie Sanders oligarchy tour: What is America saying?46:46 Sen Cory Booker makes history with an impassioned filibuster, GOP pollster calls it a turning point55:14 Michael Shellenberger: FBI knew Hunter Biden laptop was real, pushed censorship anyway1:06:17 DOGE scores victory after...2025-04-021h 24
Louise Ai agent - David S. NishimotoLouise ai agent : The United States Institute of PeaceThe United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent, nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing and resolving violent conflicts globally. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1984, it promotes peace as a practical alternative to war. Its mission is founded on the belief that a world without violent conflict is achievable and essential for global security. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., near the National Mall, USIP symbolizes its commitment to peacebuilding. Signed into law by President Ronald Reagan, its creation marked a significant commitment by the U.S. government to foster peace. USIP serves both U.S. and...2025-03-2218 minRisingRussia, Ukraine launch air strikes despite agreeing to pause, DOGE, Police take over USIP building, New RISING Segment: Ask Us Anything!, And More: 3.19.250:00 Trump won massively with Gen Z, immigrants—Democrats doomed? Robby Soave11:29 Russia, Ukraine launch air strikes despite agreeing to pause energy infrastructure attacks23:05 DOGE dismantles America's amber waves of grain at it's own peril: Marianne Williamson35:15 The View’s Sunny Hostin confronts Chuck Schumer over supporting CR bill: 'I think you caved'51:22 DOGE, Police take over USIP building after initially being denied access1:01:49 Should we ban school vouchers, teaching religion in schools? Texas Rep. James Talarico interview1:12:48 Influencer Harry Sisson exposed? Women accu...2025-03-211h 35
A WORLD GONE MADJudge Gives Trump 1 Day Only!, USIP Taken Over By DOGE, France Doing This Why Aren’t We?SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWDemocracy is under siege as Judge Boasberg confronts the Trump administration's refusal to provide critical information about deportations carried out under the archaic Alien Enemies Act. The judge's pointed rebuke—reminding that "the proper recourse for a party subject to an injunction it believes is legally flawed is appellate review, not disobedience"—highlights the administration's dangerous pattern of undermining judicial authority through delay tactics and outright defiance.Meanwhile, the economic landscape trembles as the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady while warning of "uncertainty in the US economy." Officials have...2025-03-2021 min
Events at USIPIndia’s Perceptions of China’s Nuclear AdvancementRajeswari 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.
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Sameer Lalwani, Ph.D.Senior Expert, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Pe...2025-03-051h 17Events at USIPBridging Divides: The Power of Religious Engagement in Global Diplomacy
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.
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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...2025-01-311h 43Events at USIPSearching for Colombia’s Missing PersonsIn 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.
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Daniel García-Peña, opening remarksColombian Ambassador to the United States
Luz Janeth Forero Directo...2024-10-221h 41Events at USIPPart 2: 3rd Annual Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace in Vietnam, Laos and CambodiaThis 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
Andr...2024-10-131h 23Events at USIPCyber Scams and Human Trafficking in Cambodia and Vietnam
USIP formed a study group to explore the dimensions and nature of Southeast Asia’s China-originating criminal networks and the scourge of online scamming they are now spreading globally. On July 1, USIP hosted a conversation that built on the study group’s final report on transnational crime in Southeast Asia by looking at on-the-ground conditions in Cambodia and Vietnam, as well as the experiences of diaspora civil society. The discussion delved into the alarming rise of criminal cyber scam centers that exploit forced labor, human trafficking and online "pig butchering" techniques to defraud victims of billions of dollars.
Speake...2024-07-021h 24Events at USIPGood Trouble: A Conversation with USIP’s Inaugural John Lewis Peace FellowsThe John Lewis Peace Fellowship, named in honor of the late congressman from Georgia, is a two-month residential fellowship at USIP for active peacebuilders in conflict zones across the globe. Recently, the inaugural class of fellows went on a week-long trip to Alabama and Georgia to learn about Congressman Lewis’s roots as a peacebuilder and how his experience is relevant to today’s violent conflicts overseas. On June 24, USIP and the John and Lilian Miles Lewis Foundation hosted a “Good Trouble” talk with USIP’s fellows.
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Ambassador George Moose, welcoming remarksActing President and...2024-06-251h 20Events at USIPA Grassroots Movement for Peace in Papua New Guinea
On June 18, USIP hosted a conversation with John Lewis Peace Fellow James Komengi from Papua New Guinea on grassroots peacebuilding in his home province of Hela and its lessons for U.S. engagement with Papua New Guinea under the U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability. The event also featured a screening of a short USIP-commissioned documentary on the topic.
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Gordon Peake, moderatorSenior Advisor, Pacific Islands, U.S. Institute of Peace
James KomengiJohn Lewis Peace Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more...2024-06-201h 28
The Burn Bag PodcastCounterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan: New USIP Report on the Threat Matrix with Co-Chairs LTG (Ret.) Michael Nagata and Laurel MillerThis week, A’ndre and Andrea speak with former SOF-CENTCOM commander LTG Michael Nagata and former senior State Department official Laurel Miller on a recent USIP report on counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan. LTG Nagata and Laurel discuss how the counterterrorism landscape has changed since 2021, outlining the different terror groups in the region, from al Qaeda and ISIS-K to anti-Pakistan and anti-India groups such as the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) group. The two guests share their thoughts on the Afghanistan withdrawal, and the faulty intertwining of counterterrorism and counter-insurgency, and also share thoughts on the growth of these terror groups ami...2024-06-0449 minEvents at USIPHuawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean
USIP’s new report “Huawei’s Expansion in Latin America and the Caribbean: Views from the Region” explores some of the key reasons behind Huawei’s success in Latin America using original interviews with Huawei staff and industry specialists in the region. On May 31, USIP held a discussion with the report’s author and other experts that looked at the report’s findings and examined the stark contrast between Huawei’s standing in the United States and its neighbors to the south.
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Lyndi Tsering, introductionProgram Specialist, U.S. Institute of Peace
Parsifal D’Sola...2024-06-011h 03Events at USIPCounterterrorism in Afghanistan and PakistanUSIP convened a senior study group to evaluate U.S. counterterrorism policy options following withdrawal from Afghanistan. The group’s final report released May 14 highlights how a terrorist incident in or emanating from Afghanistan or Pakistan could trigger a regional or international crisis, undermine U.S. alliances, and derail attention from strategic competition.
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Asfandyar Mir Senior Expert, South Asia, USIP
Laurel Miller President and Chief Executive Officer, The Asia Foundation
Lt. Gen. Michael Nagata (ret.) Strategic Advisor and Senior Vice President, CACI International Inc.
Tamanna Salikuddin...2024-05-151h 10Events at USIPTransnational Organized Crime in Southeast Asia
On May 13, USIP hosted a conversation on rapidly spreading, industrial-scale scam compounds in Southeast Asia. Drawing from USIP’s recent senior study group report on the topic, the discussion illuminated how far-reaching criminal networks have been able to adapt to regional conditions and escape the constraints of law enforcement — as well as how policymakers can counter their malign effects.
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Andrew Wilder, welcoming remarksVice President, Asia Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
Brandon Yoder, keynote remarksDeputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Intl. Narcotics & Law Enforcement
Erin WestDeputy Di...2024-05-141h 02Events at USIPThe Road to Washington’s NATO Summit
On April 22, USIP hosted a discussion on NATO’s relations with its Indo-Pacific partners ahead of the July 2024 summit and the benefits and interests that have led the United States to support the development of these partnerships over time.
Confirmed Participants
Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Kurt M. Campbell, keynote remarksDeputy Secretary, U.S. Department of State
Stephen J. Hadley, moderatorFormer Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace
Douglas D. JonesDeputy Assistant Secretary for Eu...2024-04-231h 22Events at USIPFragile But Intact: Understanding India and Pakistan’s Three-Year CeasefireOn February 24, 2021, India and Pakistan announced a renewal of the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. On March 8, USIP hosted a conversation on the LoC ceasefire that explored findings from a new USIP report, “The 2021 India-Pakistan Ceasefire: Origins, Prospects, and Lessons Learned,” the factors that have helped keep the ceasefire in place, and what new regional dynamics could mean for its sustainability in the future.
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Christopher Clary Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Albany
Happymon Jacob Founder and Honorary Director, Council for Strategic and Defense Research
As...2024-03-1156 minEvents at USIPHow Women on the Front Lines Forge PeaceOn March 1 -- ahead of International Women’s Day and on the first day of Women’s History Month -- USIP recognized and celebrated the awardee and finalists for USIP's 2023 Women Building Peace Award. The conversation explored how these four fearless women from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Haiti, Kenya and Syria are making history while working for a peaceful future.
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Marcia Myers Carlucci, welcoming remarksCo-Chair, USIP's Women Building Peace Council
Megan Beyer, moderator Director, Office of Art in Embassies, U.S. Department of State; Co-Chair, USIP’s Women Building P...2024-03-021h 16Events at USIPPeace, Security and Prosperity in the Sahel
On February 21, USIP hosted a discussion featuring perspectives from regional experts and former government officials on practical options to respond to a rapidly shifting political landscape in the western Sahel. The conversation followed the publication of the final report of the USIP Bipartisan Sahel Senior Study Group and explored opportunities for mitigating conflict and advancing durable peace in the region.
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Joseph Sany, welcoming remarksVice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
General Francis BéhanzinFormer Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Economic Community of West African States2024-02-221h 28Events at USIPReligious Actors and Peacebuilding in UkraineUSIP’s new report, “Mapping the Religious Landscape of Ukraine,” analyzes the nuanced connections between religion and Ukrainian society. On January 18, USIP held a conversation with the report’s authors and other experts on religion in Ukraine to discuss religion, politics and security in Ukraine today.
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Peter Mandaville, moderator Senior Advisor, Religion and Inclusive Societies, U.S. Institute of Peace Denys BrylovCo-Founder and Director, European Center for Strategic Analytics (Ukraine) Tetiana KalenychenkoCo-Founder and Director, European Center for Strategic Analytics (Ukraine) Andrii Kryshtal Project Manager...2024-01-191h 31
The Taiwan TakeIntroducing "Dispatch from Taiwan" podcast (with USIP)This 5-episode limited series delves into policy debates within Taiwan that could have implications for the region and beyond. Each episode features Taiwanese local experts and voices weighing in on social, economic and defense issues as they discusses how Taiwanese society is responding to these challenges.From Ghost Island Media in Taipei and U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C, this is "Dispatch from Taiwan." Subscribe -Apple Podcasts: https://gimpod.me/usip-taiwan-appleSpotify: https://gimpod.me/usip-taiwan-spotifyAmazon: https://gimpod.me/usip-taiwan-amazonEpisode 1: Defense — Rising Awareness and Pre...2024-01-1125 minEvents at USIPFirst in War, First in Peace: U.S. Military Veterans as PeacebuildersUSIP’s new signature event series “First in War, First in Peace” pays tribute to George Washington, who set the precedent of American veterans advancing peacebuilding after leaving military service. The program also honors Congressional military veterans and veteran groups who were critical stakeholders in the establishment of USIP in 1984 and have continued to guide the Institute’s work throughout its nearly 40-year history.
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Lise Grande, opening remarksPresident and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Dr. Patrick Spero, keynote remarksExecutive Director, George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon
Ambass...2023-11-101h 03Events at USIPKeynote: Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Release of Agent Orange ReportsOn September 13 and 14, USIP hosted a three-part livestream of the Institute’s Dialogue on War Legacies and Peace, an annual event bringing government and non-governmental experts together to discuss the full range of war legacy issues and U.S. relations with Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.
September 14
Keynote Presentation
Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
Release of USIP Reports on Agent Orange in Vietnam
Susan Hammond Executive Director and Founder, War Legacies Project
Phan Xuân DũngResearch Officer, Vietnam Studies Programme, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Andrew Wells-Dang, moderator Senior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S...2023-09-212h 03Events at USIPBuilding Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy
On September 12, USIP and USAID launched “Building Bridges in Development: USAID’s Strategic Religious Engagement Policy.” USAID Administrator Samantha Power and other leaders across the U.S. government discussed the new policy and its impact on development, diplomacy and peacebuilding moving forward.
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Lise Grande, opening remarks President & CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Samantha PowerAdministrator, USAID
Adam PhillipsExecutive Director; Local, Faith, and Transformative Partnerships Hub, USAID
Alexandra RicePolicy Analyst, Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, USAID
Jay SinghCountry...2023-09-211h 12Events at USIPAI and the Next Generation of Peacebuilders
On September 8, USIP held a conversation on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, or AI, that examined its potential as both a beacon for peacebuilding and a challenge for global stability. The discussion featured perspectives from USIP’s Youth Advisory Council and shed light on AI’s transformative implications for conflict resolution, societal structures and the role of youth in shaping this digital future.
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Dr. Andrew ImbrieAssociate Professor of the Practice in the Gracias Chair in Security and Emerging Technology, Georgetown University
Branka PanicFounder and Executive Director, AI fo...2023-09-111h 18Events at USIPWhy Women Matter to Peace and Security in the Indo-Pacific
On June 21, USIP hosted a panel discussion with members of U.S. INDOPACOM, who discussed why gender-inclusive policies are critical to security in the region. Opening remarks were followed by a panel discussion on progress toward expanding gender-inclusion in security strategy and operations across the region.
Continue the conversation on Twitter using #WPSIndoPac.
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Air Commodore Chris RobsonWPS General Officer, United States Indo-Pacific Command
Brigadier General Maura M. HenniganPresident, Marine Corps University
Sharon Gouveia FeistGender Advisor, United States Indo-Pacific Command
Dr. J...2023-06-221h 02Events at USIPHow to Strengthen Security Sector AssistanceSince 2019, USIP — in partnership with USAID — has convened a working group to study how elite capture in security sectors contributes to violence. Using case studies from Afghanistan, Mexico, Uganda and Ukraine, the working group’s newly released final report, “Elite Capture and Corruption of Security Sectors,” distills the phenomenon of elite capture and examines how U.S. assistance affects the dynamics, rationales and tactics of elite manipulation. On May 5, USIP hosted a conversation with the working group’s co-chairs as they presented findings from the final report.
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Lise Grande, welcoming remarks, moderatorPresident and CEO, U.S. I...2023-05-081h 24Events at USIPLooking at the China-Pakistan Military RelationshipDespite China’s eschewal of formal alliances, the China-Pakistan military partnership has deepened significantly over the past decade, approaching a threshold alliance. The trajectory toward a military alliance is not, however, inevitable. But the prospects for China projecting military power over the Indian Ocean from Pakistan’s Western coast are growing.
USIP Senior South Asia Expert Sameer Lalwani’s new Special Report examines the Sino-Pakistani military relationship and where it’s headed. At a launch event, Jedidiah P. Royal, the principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, provided opening remarks. Zack Cooper, a senior...2023-03-281h 46Events at USIPChina and Strategic Instability in SpaceOn February 8, USIP hosted a discussion on strategic competition between the United States and China in space. The conversation featured the lead author of a new USIP report on the topic, as well as space scholars and experts from the U.S. government, as they explored how to best tackle these complex challenges.
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Lise Grande, opening remarksPresident and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Bruce MacDonaldAdjunct Professor, School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University; Lead Author, “China and Strategic Instability in Space: Pathways to Peace in an Era of...2023-02-091h 33
The Pakistan ExperienceIs Pakistan still important to the United States? - Tamana Salikuddin - USIP -#TPE 228The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience To support the channel: Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912 Patreon.com/thepakistanexperience
Tamanna Salikuddin is director of South Asia programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace, where she oversees USIP’s work in Pakistan and broader South Asia. Tamanna comes on The Pakistan Experience to discuss Pakistan's importance to the United States, the future of South Asia, Talking with the Taliban, CPEC and Afghanistan.
And Please stay in touch: ht...2022-12-131h 10
New Books in Israel StudiesFrederic C. Hof, "Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace" (USIP, 2022)Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace (USIP, 2022) is an insider’s account of secret negotiations to broker a Syria-Israel peace deal―negotiations that came tantalizingly close to success. Ambassador Frederic Hof, who spearheaded the US-mediated discussions in 2009-11, takes readers behind the scenes in Washington, Damascus, and Jerusalem, where President Assad and Prime Minister Netanyahu inched toward a deal to return Israeli-occupied areas of the Golan Heights in exchange for Syria severing military ties with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Hof’s candid assessments, refreshing self-criticism, compelling prose, and rich histori...2022-12-081h 23
New Books in World AffairsFrederic C. Hof, "Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace" (USIP, 2022)Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace (USIP, 2022) is an insider’s account of secret negotiations to broker a Syria-Israel peace deal―negotiations that came tantalizingly close to success. Ambassador Frederic Hof, who spearheaded the US-mediated discussions in 2009-11, takes readers behind the scenes in Washington, Damascus, and Jerusalem, where President Assad and Prime Minister Netanyahu inched toward a deal to return Israeli-occupied areas of the Golan Heights in exchange for Syria severing military ties with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Hof’s candid assessments, refreshing self-criticism, compelling prose, and rich histori...2022-12-081h 23
New Books in Middle Eastern StudiesFrederic C. Hof, "Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace" (USIP, 2022)Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace (USIP, 2022) is an insider’s account of secret negotiations to broker a Syria-Israel peace deal―negotiations that came tantalizingly close to success. Ambassador Frederic Hof, who spearheaded the US-mediated discussions in 2009-11, takes readers behind the scenes in Washington, Damascus, and Jerusalem, where President Assad and Prime Minister Netanyahu inched toward a deal to return Israeli-occupied areas of the Golan Heights in exchange for Syria severing military ties with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Hof’s candid assessments, refreshing self-criticism, compelling prose, and rich histori...2022-12-081h 23
New Books in Diplomatic HistoryFrederic C. Hof, "Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace" (USIP, 2022)Reaching for the Heights: The Inside Story of a Secret Attempt to Reach a Syrian-Israeli Peace (USIP, 2022) is an insider’s account of secret negotiations to broker a Syria-Israel peace deal―negotiations that came tantalizingly close to success. Ambassador Frederic Hof, who spearheaded the US-mediated discussions in 2009-11, takes readers behind the scenes in Washington, Damascus, and Jerusalem, where President Assad and Prime Minister Netanyahu inched toward a deal to return Israeli-occupied areas of the Golan Heights in exchange for Syria severing military ties with Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. Hof’s candid assessments, refreshing self-criticism, compelling prose, and rich histori...2022-12-081h 22
Negotiating Ideas8. Twenty Years of Democracy in Afghanistan with Scott WordenOmar discusses the Post 2011 democracy of Afghanistan with Scott Worden.
Scott Worden is director of Afghanistan and Central Asia Programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP). At his previous time with USIP, Worden directed Rule of Law development programs for the USIP and served as a United Nations-appointed Electoral Complaints Commissioner for the 2009 Afghanistan elections, as well as advising the U.N. on elections in 2005-06.
Suggested readings:
Scott Worden. Afghanistan An Election Gone Awry. Journal of Democracy. 2010.
Scott Worden. Political Stability in Afghanistan: A 2020 Vision and Roadmap. USIP. 2017.
Connect with us...2022-09-3037 minEvents at USIPThe Persistent Challenge of Extremism in BangladeshA recent USIP Special Report surveys the contemporary dynamics, drivers and manifestations of Islamist extremism in Bangladesh. on September 29, USIP hosted an event with the report's authors to discuss its recommendations and implications.
Speakers
Geoffrey MacdonaldSenior Advisor for Asia and Bangladesh, International Republican Institute
Mubashar HasanAdjunct Fellow, University of Western Sydney Humanitarian and Development Research Initiative
Daniel Markey, moderatorSenior Advisor, South Asia, USIP
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/persistent-challenge-extremism-bangladesh
2022-09-291h 01Events at USIPChina’s Influence on the Freely Associated StatesThe Freely Associated States (FAS) — comprised of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau — have exceptionally close relationships with the United States under the Compacts of Free Association. However, in the last decade, and especially the last five years, strategic competition between China and the United States has increased, and Beijing’s increasing engagement with the FAS is threatening U.S. interests both locally and in the broader Pacific region. On September 20, USIP hosted a look at the final report from the USIP Senior Study Group on China’s Influence on the Freely Associated States.
Speakers...2022-09-2851 minEvents at USIPAfter COVID, How Can Youth Help Address Gender-Based Violence?Dubbed the “shadow pandemic” by the United Nations, gender-based violence rose dramatically during the COVID-19 crisis — particularly in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. On Aug. 4, USIP hosted the first event in our new series, YouthTalks. Organized by the USIP Youth Advisory Council, YouthTalks facilitates conversations between youth peacebuilders from conflict affected regions on key issues related to peace and security.
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Paula Porras, welcoming and closing remarks Program Officer, Youth Program, U.S. Institute of Peace
Negar Ashtari Abay, framing remarksProgram Officer, Gender Policy and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace
Pan...2022-08-041h 00
The China in Africa PodcastHow did China do in its first Horn of Africa Peace Conference?China’s Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Xue Bing, wrapped up a two-day peace conference in Addis Ababa last week, Beijing’s first-ever effort to mediate conflicts outside of Asia. Xue personally offered to serve as a broker to help resolve many of the ongoing tensions that currently roil the region.
Superficially, all of the participants responded favorably to China’s efforts but the real test will come in the months ahead to see if Beijing can match its promises with tangible results.
Aly Verjee, a non-resident senior advisor at the United States Institute of Peace, is a leadin...2022-06-2500 minEvents at USIPExposing Atrocities in UkraineRussia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is by far the most documented conflict of the 21st century. On June 1, USIP held a discussion with NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd and USIP’s Ambassador William Taylor on the role that journalists have played in relation to accountability for atrocities committed during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Ambassador George E. Moose, welcome remarksChair, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador William B. Taylor Vice President, Russia and Europe, U.S. Institute of Peace; Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukrain...2022-06-0157 min
Korbel CareerCastUnited States Institute of Peace (USIP)Join us for a conversation with Jonathan Pinckney, Korbel PhD alum, as student Dusten Strock interviews him about his work at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP)
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Burning Man LIVETom Price and The Benefactor’s DilemmaStuart talks with 'Burners Without Borders' co-founder Tom Price, then shares an interview from the deep well of 'Culturally Attuned,' a podcast by the US Institute of Peace in collaboration with Burning Man Project.Tom talks about community resilience and his attempts to bridge cultural gaps around race, color, privilege, and the legacy of colonialism.He extols the need for humility and personal agency, and developing relationships of mutual trust and respect - from Kenya to Liberia, to the Native American lands of Nevada.He also presents Burning Man as a place...2022-05-1132 minEvents at USIPActivist Adaptation to Emergent TechnologyWhile the growth of the internet initially empowered activists, recent years have seen the rise of a new brand of digital authoritarianism in which repressive governments use new technology to surveil and censor opposition and flood their publics with misinformation. On March 29, USIP hosted thought leaders and grassroots activists for a discussion on how they have responded to rising digital authoritarian tactics, as well as a presentation of new research from USIP experts on how social movements are using new technologies and organizing strategies to adapt and advocate for a more just, democratic and peaceful world.
Speakers2022-03-291h 22Events at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - ColombiaUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On March 7, our panel focused on Colombia.
Speakers:
Maria Antonia Montes@Tonis_MontesProgram Officer, Latin America, U.S. Institute of Peace
Angelika Rettberg@Rettberg_AProfessor, Political Science, Universidad de los Andes
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2022-03-0837 minEvents at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - AfghanistanUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On March 4, our panel focused on Afghanistan.
Speakers:
Belquis Ahmadi@belquisa2Senior Program Officer, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace
Asma Ebadi@EbadiAsmaProgram Assistant, Afghanistan, U.S. Institute of Peace
Wahzma Frogh@FroghWazhmaCo-Founder and Director, Women and Peace Studies Organization; Former Senior Advisor on Women in Security and Human Right...2022-03-0656 minEvents at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - The SahelUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On March 3, our panel focused on the Sahel.
Speakers:
Nicoletta Barbera@nsbarberaSenior Program Officer, Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace
Emily Cole@emilykcolProgram Officer, Governance, Justice and Security, U.S. Institute of Peace
Sandrine Nama@CendrineNamaBurkina Faso Coordinator, Justice and Security Dialogues, U.S. Institute of Peace
Mari Tra...2022-03-031h 03Events at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - UkraineUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On March 2, our panel focused on Ukraine.
Speakers:
Asmik Arutyunyan@AsmikArutunyanSenior Program Specialist, Russia and Europe, U.S. Institute of Peace
Shelby Magid@shelbyjmagAssociate Director, Eurasia Center, Atlantic Council
Oleksandra Matviychuk@avalainaChair, Center for Civil Liberties in Ukraine
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www...2022-03-0338 minEvents at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - MyanmarUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On March 1, our panel focused on Myanmar.
Speakers:
Billy Ford @billee4d Program Officer, Burma, U.S. Institute of Peace
Khin Lay@KhinLay71Founder and Director, Triangle Women’s Organization
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2022-03-0242 minEvents at USIPTwitter Space Series: Protecting Women's Participation in Peacebuilding - Peaceful MasculinitiesUSIP is hosting a series of Twitter Spaces between USIP experts and peacebuilding practitioners working in Afghanistan, Colombia, Myanmar, the Sahel and Ukraine to underscore the importance of protecting and facilitating women’s meaningful inclusion in peacebuilding. On February 25, our panel focused on peaceful masculinities.
Speakers:
Andrés Martinez Garcia@andmartgProgram Manager, U.S. Institute of Peace
Gary Barker@Promundo_USCEO and Founder, Promundo
Kathleen Kuehnast@kathkuehnastDirector, Gender Policy and Strategy, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.o...2022-02-2537 minEvents at USIPMyanmar Study Group Report LaunchLast 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 state scenarios, humanitarian assistance, international actors and U.S. government policy alternatives.
Panelists
Lise Grande, opening remarks
President...2022-02-0159 min
Kurdistan in AmericaSeason 3 Episode 1 - Interview with Sarhang Hamasaeed, director of Middle East Programs at USIPSend us a textThe Kurdistan in America podcast is honored to have Mr. Sarhang Hamasaeed as our guest in the first episode of Season Three.Mr. Hamasaeed is the director of Middle East Programs at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in Washington, DC. He is also a regular lecturer at the Foreign Service Institute on ISIS and challenges to governance in Iraq.The USIP is an American nonpartisan, independent institute founded by Congress and is tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide. Mr. Hamasaeed shares his experience m...2022-01-2534 minEvents at USIPDefending Pluralism, Encouraging Tolerance and Building Democracy in PakistanRivets 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 narratives in Pakistan, as well as how they can be countered by a focus on inclusion and tolerance.
Speakers
Harris Khalique
Poet and Editor...2022-01-181h 32Events at USIPLearning from U.S.-Vietnam Cooperation on Wartime Remains RecoveryAccounting 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 comprehensive partnership build on trust and shared interests. On December 2, USIP hosted a discussion that looks at U.S.-Vietnam cooperation in the search for, and i...2021-12-021h 16
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SITE INTERNET : reussistonifsi.fr2021-11-0121 minEvents at USIP2021 Women Building Peace Award CeremonyThe 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 for the Sahel, U.S. Institute of Peace
Nancy Lindborg, Women Building Peace Council Honorary C...2021-10-2121 minEvents at USIPA Conversation with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Youth Leaders on Compassion, Education and Equality: Session 2For 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 Generation Change Fellows
Lise Grande, moderator
Sophia Santi
USIP Generation Change Fellow, Venezuela
Tania Rosas
USIP Generation Change Fellow, Colombia
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