The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events.
India’s Perceptions of China’s Nuclear Advancement
Rajeswari 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.
Speakers
Sameer Lalwani, Ph.D.Senior Expert, South Asia, U.S. Institute of PeaceRobert Peters, Ph.D.Research Fellow, Nuclear Deterrence and Missile Defense, The Heritage Foundation
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan, Ph.D.Resident Senior Fellow, Australian Strategic Policy Institute
Daniel Markey, Ph.D., moderatorSenior Advisor, South Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/indias-perceptions-chinas-nuclear-advancement
31 Jan 2025
Bridging 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.
Speakers
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 Societies Program
David Little, Ph.D.Professor Emeritus, Harvard Divinity School and Former Senior Scholar, Religion, Ethics and Human Rights, USIP
Peter Mandaville, Ph.D.Former USAID Director of the Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships under the Biden AdministrationMartine MillerInterim President, International Center for Religion & Diplomacy
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/bridging-divides-power-religious-engagement-global-diplomacy
24 Jan 2025
The Outlook for Vietnam in 2025
On January 23, USIP hosted a conversation with leading Vietnamese and U.S. experts on what the next year might hold for Vietnamese politics, society and external relations — including how the country’s partnerships with the United States and other powers have affected development.
Speakers
Hai Hong NguyenFulbright Scholar, American University
Lena LeFulbright Scholar, Stimson Center
Dien LuongPh.D. Student, University of Michigan; Visiting Fellow, ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore
Mark SidelUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison and International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL)
Andrew Wells-Dang, moderatorSenior Expert, Southeast Asia, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/outlook-vietnam-2025
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