Events at USIP U.S. Institute of Peace

On April 30, USIP hosted a conversation with Pankaj Saran, India’s former deputy national security advisor and former ambassador to Russia, that examined the strengths and challenges of the India-Russia relationship two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine and the implications for the trajectory of U.S.-India relations.


Speakers
Ambassador William B. Taylor, welcome remarksVice President, Russia and Europe, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ambassador Pankaj SaranFormer Indian Deputy National Security Advisor
Wess MitchellSenior Advisor, Russia and Europe, U.S. Institute of Peace
 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/trajectory-india-russia-ties-amid-war-ukraine
 

On April 25, USIP held a conversation with Sigrid Kaag, the U.N. senior humanitarian coordinator for Gaza. The discussion explored the imperatives and challenges of delivering critical humanitarian aid to the region, highlighting the need to streamline and expand aid delivery, as well as the critical role of the United Nations in coordinating with global partners to find avenues for safe and sustainable aid delivery to the most vulnerable in Gaza. 


Speakers
Sigrid KaagU.N. Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza
Mona Yacoubian, moderatorVice President, Middle East North Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
 
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/navigating-humanitarian-assistance-gaza
 

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