Channel Title: United States Institute of Peace Channel Description: The U.S. Institute of Peace is a public, nonpartisan institute founded by Congress dedicated to helping prevent, mitigate and resolve violent conflict abroad. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to help their countries solve their own problems peacefully. The Institute provides expertise, training, analysis, and support to those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the United States Institute of Peace. <video> Sacred Spaces: How the Abrahamic Family House Fosters Interfaith Dialogue Description: When sacred spaces are treated as sites of inclusion, rather than exclusion, they offer an unexplored avenue for peacebuilding and conflict resolution. This approach has been adopted by organizations like the Abrahamic Family House, which currently hosts a mosque, a church and a synagogue at its complex in Abu Dhabi to encourage a culture of understanding and connection between the various faith communities. Abrahamic Family House Executive Director Abdulla Al Shehhi discusses how religious leaders can tap into sacred spaces’ potential for peace. Learn more about how sacred sites can promote peaceful coexistence: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/11/harnessing-power-sacred-sites-foster-peaceful-pluralism Video by Larisa Epatko Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> Sacred Spaces: How the Abrahamic Family House Fosters Interfaith Dialogue Description: When sacred spaces are treated as sites of inclusion, rather than exclusion, they offer an unexplored avenue for peacebuilding and conflict resolution. This approach has been adopted by organizations like the Abrahamic Family House, which currently hosts a mosque, a church and a synagogue at its complex in Abu Dhabi to encourage a culture of understanding and connection between the various faith communities. USIP’s Knox Thames discusses how the organization’s central forum facilitates interfaith dialogue and how other religious leaders can tap into sacred spaces’ potential for peace. Learn more about how sacred sites can promote peaceful coexistence: https://www.usip.org/publications/2024/11/harnessing-power-sacred-sites-foster-peaceful-pluralism Video by Larisa Epatko Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> The Latest on South Korea’s Martial Law Debacle Description: South Korea’s democracy was rocked this week when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, citing threats from North Korea and alleged anti-state activities by domestic political opponents who accused of collaborating with Pyongyang. Amid intense domestic upheaval, Yoon rescinded the decree hours later and now will face an impeachment vote. USIP’s Frank Aum explains what happened, what comes next for South Korea’s democracy and what it could mean for the U.S.-South Korea relationship. Video by Larisa Epatko Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Confli... Description: On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Food Security, Climate and Conflict - Michael T. Franken U.S. Navy Vice Admiral (Ret.), Co-Lead, Defense Science Board Study on Climate Changer and Global Security - Laura Pavlovic Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Conflict Prevention and Stabilization - Gloria Steele Former Acting Administrator, USAID - Tegan Blaine, moderator Director, Climate, Environment and Conflict, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture </video> <video> Disability Rights and Peacebuilding: A Playbook for Better Inclus... Description: On December 5, USIP hosted a conversation with U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict, as well as the International Disability Rights Playbook, which will be launched in January. Speakers Sara Minkara Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, U.S. Department of State Ambassador George Moose, introductory remarks Acting President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Elizabeth Murray, moderator Senior Advisor, Peacebuilding and Inclusion, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/disability-rights-and-peacebuilding-playbook-better-inclusion </video> <video> Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Confli... Description: On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. Speakers - Ambassador George Moose, welcoming remarks Acting President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace - Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, keynote remarks President Emeritus, The World Food Prize Foundation For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture </video> <video> Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Confli... Description: On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. How Agriculture Contributes to Peace - Katy Crosby Senior Director, U.S. Policy and Advocacy, MercyCorps - Matthew Nims Director of Washington Office, World Food Programme - Ann Vaughan Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau for Resilience, Environment, and Food Security - Mona Yacoubian, moderator Vice President, Middle East and North Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture </video> <video> Mona Yacoubian on the Challenges Awaiting a Post-Assad Syria Description: After the “stunning” collapse of the Assad regime, “the geostrategic stakes [in] Syria couldn’t be higher,” says USIP’s [Mona Yacoubian](https://www.usip.org/people/mona-yacoubian). The question now on everyone’s mind is “Who rebuilds Syria? … The process [should] be Syrian-led and Syrian-owned.” </video> <video> The Power of Dialogue to Prevent Farmer-Herder Conflicts Description: The Network of Nigerian Facilitators is a group of professional peace mediators trained and advised by USIP to mitigate and resolve local conflicts through nonviolent means in Nigeria. Two of the facilitators, Grace Galumje of Plateau State and Idris Mohammed of Katsina State, talk about how they settle conflicts between farmers and herders before they erupt into violence. Learn more about the network: https://www.usip.org/programs/network-nigerian-facilitators Video by Larisa Epatko Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> Andrew Cheatham on the Global South’s Impact at the G20 Summit Description: While the outcomes of the recent G20 summit in Brazil can be seen “as a glass half full or a glass half empty,” perhaps the most noteworthy takeaway from this year’s proceedings was “the Global South having a bigger and bigger voice in global issues,” says USIP’s Andrew Cheatham (https://www.usip.org/people/andrew-cheatham). </video> <video> Disability Rights and Peacebuilding: A Playbook for Better Inclusion Description: A Conversation with U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara People with disabilities comprise 15 percent of the world’s population and are disproportionally likely to experience harm in conflict zones. Despite this, they are routinely excluded from peacebuilding. Yet, disability rights have proven to be a unifying issue across conflict lines. Organizations of persons with disabilities have been playing a growing role in recent years, advocating for inclusive peace and disability rights in conflict and post-conflict settings. Join USIP for a conversation with U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights Sara Minkara on how the United States can lead a disability-inclusive response to conflict, as well as the International Disability Rights Playbook, which will be launched on December 3. For more information about this event, and to join the live audience Q&A, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/disability-rights-and-peacebuilding-playbook-better-inclusion Speakers: Sara Minkara Special Advisor on International Disability Rights. U.S. Department of State Ambassador George Moose, introductory remarks Acting President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace Elizabeth Murray, moderator Senior Advisor, Peacebuilding and Inclusion, U.S. Institute of Peace Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Confli... Description: On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. A fireside chat then explored the practical steps and challenges to integrating agricultural solutions into peacebuilding efforts. Fireside Chat - Heidi Kühn Founder, Roots of Peace - Ambassador George Moose, moderator Acting President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture </video> <video> Brittany Croll on Balancing Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Security Description: When it comes to meeting the world’s growing energy demands without furthering carbon emissions, there is room for a “both-and” approach that safely expands nuclear power while still advancing nonproliferation, says USIP’s Brittany Croll (https://www.usip.org/people/brittany-croll): “There really is an interest and need for robust cooperation.” </video> <video> Peace Through Agriculture: How Food Security Can Help Post-Conflict Recovery Description: Nearly 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023. Meanwhile, climate change threatens to disrupt agriculture and worsen already-dire global food crises. Amid this instability, food systems are increasingly viewed as a critical lever for peace — and the need for agricultural solutions to rebuild communities has never been more urgent. Agricultural development can be a transformative force in conflict-affected regions by supporting recovery and shielding vulnerable populations from the worst impacts of violence and climate change. On December 3, USIP and Roots of Peace hosted a critical conversation on the intersection between food security, climate change and conflict resolution. International experts discussed the nexus of food security, climate and conflict; the role of agriculture in peacebuilding; and how farmers and producers can be essential partners for sustainable peace. A fireside chat then explored the practical steps and challenges to integrating agricultural solutions into peacebuilding efforts. For more information about this event, including a full agenda and speaker list, please visit: https://www.usip.org/peace-through-agriculture 0:00- Ambassador George Moose, welcoming remarks, Acting President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace 12:38- Ambassador Kenneth M. Quinn, keynote remarks, President Emeritus, The World Food Prize Foundation 46:10-break 49:12- 1st Panel Discussion 1:55:12-break 2:12:10- 2nd Panel Discussion 3:15:20- final break 3:17:14- Fireside Chat Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=usinstituteofpeace Connect with us! Twitter: https://twitter.com/USIP Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usinstituteofpeace/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usipeace/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/united-states-institute-of-peace Newsletters: http://www.usip.org/sign-usip-updates Podcasts: https://www.usip.org/podcasts The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible, practical and essential for U.S. and global security. In conflict zones abroad, the Institute works with local partners to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. To reduce future crises and the need for costly interventions, USIP works with governments and civil societies to build local capacities to manage conflict peacefully. The Institute pursues its mission by linking research, policy, training, analysis and direct action to support those who are working to build a more peaceful, inclusive world. Learn more about USIP: https://www.usip.org/about </video> <video> Thomas Sheehy on the Geopolitical Impact of Biden’s Trip to Angol... Description: President Biden’s recent trip to Angola sought to offer African countries a U.S.-led alternative to China’s dominance in the critical mineral sector, says USIP’s [Thomas Sheehy](https://www.usip.org/people/thomas-p-sheehy): “The hope is that we can operate in the same environment [as China] and raise the standards and ultimately have Africans expect higher standards” from international investors. </video>

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