Events at USIP U.S. Institute of Peace

On April 23, USIP hosted a critical and timely discussion with ten northern Nigerian governors on the frontlines of the country's most pressing challenges.
Speakers
Ambassador Johnnie Carson, moderatorSenior Advisor, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
The Honorable Dikko Umar RaddaGovernor of Katsina State
The Honorable Dauda LawalGovernor of Zamfara State
The Honorable Uba SaniGovernor of Kaduna State
The Honorable Mohammed Umar BagoGovernor of Niger State
The Honorable Nasir IdrisGovernor of Kebbi State
The Honorable Mallam UmarGovernor of Jigawa State
The Honorable Abba Kabir YusufGovernor of Kano State
The Honorable Caleb MutfwangGovernor of Plateau State
The Honorable Hyacinth Iormem AliaGovernor of Benue State
The Honorable Mohammed Idris GobirDeputy Governor of Sokoto State
 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/advancing-stability-northern-nigeria
 

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 European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Ellison S. LaskowskiSenior Advisor for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, U.S. Department of State
John ManzaFormer NATO Assistant Secretary General for Operations
Mirna GalicChair, USIP Expert Study Group on NATO and Indo-Pacific Partners

 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/road-washingtons-nato-summit
 

On April 16, USIP hosted the Africa Futures Summit to examine approaches to catalyze Africa’s potential to benefit and shape the global system. Discussions drew on the African Futures research, forecasting and policy analysis led by the Institute for Security Studies, along with perspectives from Africa, the African Diaspora and American experts.
Panel Discussion

Jason Braganza Executive Director, Afrodad
Chenai MukumbaExecutive Director, Tax Justice Network Africa
Dr. Kouassi YebouaSenior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies
H.E. Albert M. MuchangaAfrican Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals

Future for Democratic Governance in Africa – Securing Sustainable, Democratic Transitions

Kehinde TogunManaging Director, Public Engagement, Humanity United 
Dr. Fonteh AkumExecutive Director, Institute for Security Studies 
Dr. Joe AsunkaChief Executive Officer, Afrobarometer
Oge OnuboguDirector, Africa Program, Wilson Center
Susan StigantDirector, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace

 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-futures-summit
 

On April 16, USIP hosted the Africa Futures Summit to examine approaches to catalyze Africa’s potential to benefit and shape the global system. Discussions drew on the African Futures research, forecasting and policy analysis led by the Institute for Security Studies, along with perspectives from Africa, the African Diaspora and American experts.
Opening Remarks

Dr. Joseph SanyVice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
Dr. Fonteh AkumExecutive Director, Institute for Security Studies
Srik GopalPresident and Managing Partner, Humanity United
H.E. Dr. Monique NsanzabaganwaDeputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Panel Discussion

Dr. Jakkie CilliersChairperson of the Board, Institute for Security Studies
Joy BasuDeputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of African Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Mvemba DizoleleSenior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Dr. Abbey OgunwaleVice President, Strategic Growth and Business Development, One Earth Future Foundation
Dr. Joseph SanyVice President, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
Kizito ByenkyaDirector of Campaigns, Open Society Foundation

 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-futures-summit
 

On April 16, USIP hosted the Africa Futures Summit to examine approaches to catalyze Africa’s potential to benefit and shape the global system. Discussions drew on the African Futures research, forecasting and policy analysis led by the Institute for Security Studies, along with perspectives from Africa, the African Diaspora and American experts.
Panel Discussion

Maria KisumbiDirector, Policy and Government Relations, Humanity United 
Joshua MeserveySenior Fellow, Hudson Institute
Désiré AssogbaviFrancophone Africa Director, The ONE Campaign
Alexandra (Allie) DavisSenior Policy Advisor, U.S. Mission to the United Nations

 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/africa-futures-summit
 

In his new book, “American Diplomacy Toward Lebanon: Lessons in Foreign Policy and the Middle East,” former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon David Hale explores the legacy of U.S.-Lebanon relations. On April 2, USIP hosted a discussion with Hale on his new book and how past U.S. diplomatic engagement with Lebanon can offer valuable lessons for American diplomatic tradecraft in the Middle East and beyond.

Speakers
Lise Grande, opening remarks President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador David M. Hale Former U.S. Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs; Former U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon 
Ambassador Edward M. Gabriel, moderatorPresident, American Task Force on Lebanon; Member, Board of Directors, U.S. Institute of Peace
 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/legacy-and-lessons-us-diplomatic-engagement-lebanon