Events

Many conflicts on the international scene today involve extremist groups that employ violence to achieve their goals.   But should states and international bodies engage entities such as the Taliban, Hamas, and Hezbollah, and if so, which ones, when, and how?

Howard and Teresita Schaffer, authors of "How Pakistan Negotiates with the United States: Riding the Roller Coaster" (USIP Press, April 2011), and panelists discussed past, present and future U.S.-Pakistan negotiations and relations.

The "Fruit of Our Labor" is a collection of Afghan short films that bring to life ordinary Afghans' efforts to address their challenging social and economic conditions.  The films present a fresh view of Afghanistan; stories of ability, need, and survival. Join us for a screening of several of these films.

PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE: This event will now begin at 3:00pm EST and not 2:30pm EST.

Whether the January 2011 referendum delivers unity or secession, there are significant risks of escalating tensions and renewed violence along the North-South border. USIP commissioned Concordis International to undertake a conflict assessment of the dynamics related to the North-South border in Sudan, identifying local and national drivers of conflict and how they interact.

This event celebrated the publication of “American Negotiating Behavior: Wheeler-Dealers, Legal Eagles, Bullies, and Preachers,“ by Richard H. Solomon and coauthor Nigel Quinney. Published by the U.S. Institute of Peace, this landmark study offers a rich and detailed portrait of the negotiating practices of American officials.