Future of Peace Operations Program
Events
Senior Associate William Durch Testifies Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dirksen 419
Senior Associate William Durch Testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on International Organizations.
Discussion with Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, African Union Special Envoy for Darfur
Thursday, May 22, 2008
During this senior-level discussion, Dr. Salim shared insights from his efforts to resolve the Darfur conflict and his years of experience in international diplomacy.
The Dynamics of Politics and Partnerships: The Annual Review of Global Peace Operations 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Center for Strategic and International Studies, 1800 K St NW, Washington, DC
The Stimson Center co-hosted the launch of the third edition of the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2008. This book is a comprehensive collection of statistical and analytical material on UN and non-UN peace operations published by the Center on International Cooperation at New York University.
The UN's Expanding Role in Iraq
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Conference Room
This panel discussion examined the current and prospective role of the United Nations in supporting stabilization and reconstruction in Iraq. This event was co-sponsored with the Council of Organizations of the United Nations Association.
Protecting Civilians from Mass Atrocities: Strategies, Safe Areas, and Lessons from the Field
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Conference Room, Henry L. Stimson Center
This roundtable explored specific missions and strategies aimed at protecting civilians from physical harm, including lessons from “humanitarian interventions” in the 1990s; the use of “safe areas” such as in Northern Iraq and the Balkans; and recent experiences in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the UN mission (MONUC) has developed unique and innovative strategies to prevent and respond to widespread attacks against civilians.
Senior Associate William Durch Addresses the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Folke Bernadotte Academy, Stockholm, Sweden
Stimson Senior Associate and Future of Peace Operations Program co-director William Durch gave the keynote address at the Annual Meeting of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training Centers on September 25, 2007, hosted by the Folke Bernadotte Academy in Stockholm, Sweden.
Facing Post-Transition Challenges in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Thursday, August 9, 2007
Stimson Center Conference Room
The Future of Peace Operations Program hosts a roundtable on the challenges facing the DRC one year after landmark elections.
Greater than the Sum of Its Parts?
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Event for the Launch of Greater than the Sum of Its Parts? Assessing "Whole of Government" Approaches to Fragile States.
The Latest Trends & Challenges: The Annual Review of Global Peace Operations 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
The Stimson Center hosted a launch of the Annual Review of Global Peace Operations, 2007, a publication of New York University's Center on International Cooperation.
Twenty-First-Century Peace Operations
Friday, February 23, 2007
United States Institute of Peace
Twenty-First-Century Peace Operations, edited by William J. Durch, book launch at United States Institute of Peace, co-sponsored by the Henry L. Stimson Center.
United Nations-African Union Coordination on Peace and Security in Africa
Friday, February 23, 2007
Mission of Canada to the United Nations
The Stimson Center and Center on International Cooperation at NYU co-sponsored a workshop on UN-AU coordination.
Halting Widespread and Systematic Attacks on Civilians: Military Strategies and Operational Concepts
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
A high-level workshop in Accra, Ghana, hosted by the Stimson Center and the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center to address options for protecting civilians at risk of violence and operationalizing the Responsibility to Protect.
African Priorities, US Interests: A Discussion of Current Approaches to Peace and Security in Africa
Friday, December 15, 2006
Hosted by FOPO co-director Victoria Holt and moderated by Clifford Bernath, Senior Fellow at the National Defense University’s Africa Center for Strategic Studies, the event featured four distinguished African defense attachés from the embassies of Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Rwanda.
New Stimson Publication Launch--The Responsibility to Protect Civilians in Conflict
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
The Future of Peace Operations program hosted a book launch for The Impossible Mandate?, by Victoria K. Holt and Tobias C. Berkman. The event featured a panel discussion, moderated by Anne C. Richard of the International Rescue Committee, and was followed by a reception.
The Responsibility to Protect in Africa
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Accra, Ghana
In October 2006, the Future of Peace Operations program participated in a workshop analyzing the growing norm of a "responsibility to protect" civilian populations from mass killing, genocide and ethnic cleansing. The event was held at the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center in Accra, Ghana.
From Timor-Leste to Darfur: New Initiatives for Enhancing UN Policing Capacity
Thursday, August 10, 2006
UN Police Advisor Mr. Mark Kroeker provided a briefing of some of the recent reform initiatives aimed at enhancing UN policing capacity. Workshop participants discussed these efforts and proposed new ideas for further improving the effectiveness of police officers in UN peace operations.
Tracking Bad Guys & Illicit Networks: A Talk with a Member of UN Expert Panels on Targeted Sanctions in Africa
Thursday, June 8, 2006
Alex Vines, Director of Chatham House and current Chair, UN Panel of Experts for Côte d’Ivoire, discussed his work with Stephen Morrison, Director of the Africa Program at CSIS.
US Training for International Peacekeeping: The Global Peace Operations Initiative
Friday, March 31, 2006
A discussion with two Administration experts leading the work on this program, Michael Smith of the State Department and Quentin Hodgson of Department of Defense.
High Anxiety, Low Understanding, Real Interests: US Military Concerns about the International Criminal Court and Assessing a Way Forward
Monday, March 27, 2006
The Future of Peace Operations hosted a Roundtable to introduce the findings from its new report, "On Trial: The US Military and the International Criminal Court"
The US Military and the International Criminal Court: Issues and Implications
Thursday, January 5, 2006
On January 5th and 6th, 2006, the Stimson Center hosted a two-day workshop with experts from the military, academic and legal communities to explore current issues involving the International Criminal Court and its potential impact on
US armed forces.
Victoria Holt Testifies before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Thursday, November 17, 2005
Dirksen Room 419
Victoria Holt testifies before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations regarding African Organizations and Institutions.
A Discussion with H.R.H. Prince Zeid Ra�ad Zeid Al-Hussein
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
The Future of Peace Operations program hosted the Permanent Representative of Jordan to the United Nations, Prince Zeid Ra�ad Zeid Al-Hussein.
Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Role of Illegal Arms and Illicit Trade
Monday, May 23, 2005
Kathi Austin has just returned from recent field investigations with the UN Panel of Experts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). She will share with us her findings and views of the Panel�s work to monitor the UN embargo prohibiting weapons flowing to militias in the DRC and within the region.
The Economic Impact of Peace and Stability Operations
Friday, April 22, 2005
Dr. Michael Carnahan presented the results of the first phase of the Economic Impact of Peacekeeping project.
Spoiler Networks and Illicit Trade
Thursday, April 7, 2005
The Future of Peace Operations program invited Alex Yearsley, of Global Witness, and Douglas Farah, freelance writer and former Washington Post journalist, to discuss conflict fueled by illicit trade and illegal resource exploitation in West Africa.
Roundtable on Building African Capacity for Peace Operations: A Hands-On Approach with Mark Malan
Thursday, December 9, 2004
Mark Malan of the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Center (KAIPTC) in Accra, Ghana discussed the development and current work of the KAIPTC. Mr. Malan also drew from his years of experience in African peace support operations to discuss the continent's capacity for peacekeeping.
Roundtable on The Role of the UN in Counter-Terrorism: Building Capacity to Combat International Terrorism Roundtable with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability Operations, Dr. Joseph Collins Roundtable on Preparing for Peace Operations: Sweden and the EU, Balancing Civil and Military Response Reception for The Brahimi Report and the Future of UN Peace Operations Roundtable on Africa and Peace Operations Capacity Press Breakfast and Roundtable on Regional Capabilities and the United Nations: The Impact of European Capacity-building Assessing the Balkans Peacekeeping Experience: Lessons for Afghanistan, Iraq and Beyond Views from a Coalition Ally: Australian Perspectives on the Military Challenges faced in Post-Conflict Iraq, Modern Peacekeeping, and Coalition Operations Roundtable on European Capacities for Peace Operations Film Showing & Panel Discussion on Frontline/World's Gunrunners Winning the War, Losing the Peace? A Critical Analysis of Post-Conflict Security Roundtable on US Training for Peace Operations in Africa: The ACOTA Program Afghanistan: Next Steps for Security Roundtable with Ambassador Richard S. Williamson Afghanistan Security Briefing Meeting with the Deputy Chair of the Afghan Loya Jirga, Dr. Mahbuba Hoqhoqmal Roundtable on Afghanistan: Security Needs, Security Options Discussion with Sir Jeremy Greenstock - The Security Council and Counter-Terrorism After the Afghan War. Sir Jeremy Greenstock Luncheon - The Security Council and Counter-Terrorism After the Afghan War. Champions of Peace, Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize
Monday, July 26, 2004
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Wednesday, May 12, 2004
This Future of Peace Operations event featured a presentation and discussion with DASD for Stability Operations, Dr. Joseph Collins. Dr. Collins addressed US options for increasing effective international capacities for peace operations including the Global Peace Operations Initiative.
Friday, April 16, 2004
Ambassador Michael Sahlin, Director General of the Folke Bernadotte Academy in Sweden discussed the growing need for more effective civilian contributions to planning and conducting complex and post-conflict peace operations.
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Friday, January 30, 2004
Ambassador Uwechue discussed his current role as Special Representative of the Executive Secretary at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and issues facing ECOWAS as it responds to regional conflicts and conducts peace operations.
Tuesday, June 17, 2003
The Stimson Center
Featuring Dr. Julian Lindley-French, Director European Security Policy, Geneva Center for Security Policy and Mr. Michael Matthiessen, Director, Civilian Crisis Management, Council of the European Union. Second in Future of Peace Operations Transatlantic Dialogue on European Capacities for Peace Operations roundtable series. Preceded by Press Breakfast 9-10am.
Tuesday, May 13, 2003
The Future of Peace Operations Project presented the first roundtable in its Transatlantic Dialogue series on European Capacities for Peace Operations. The discussion featured guest speaker Dr. Plamen Pantev, Director, Institute for Security and International Studies, Sofia Bulgaria and discussant Dr. Esther Brimmer, Deputy Director and Director of Research, Center for Transatlantic Relations at Johns Hopkins-SAIS.
Monday, April 7, 2003
The Future of Peace Operations project hosted a roundtable with Dr. Alan Ryan, Senior Fellow at the Australian Army's Land Warfare Studies Center.
Monday, November 25, 2002
The Henry L. Stimson Center
NATO & the European Union:
Partners or Rivals?
Rationalizing Europe's Contribution
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
2172 Rayburn House Office Building, Committee on International Relations, Washington, D.C.
The Stimson Center's Project on the Future of Peace Operations in cooperation with Representative Edward R. Royce (R-CA), Chair, Africa Subcommittee, House International Relations Committee invite you to a film showing and panel discussion in Frontline/World's Gunrunners: The Story of UN Sanctions, War, and Illegal Trade in Sierra Leone featuring Johan Peleman, UN Investigator, UN Panel of Experts on Sierra Leone.
Wednesday, October 23, 2002
Center for Strategic and International Studies: Room B-1B, Conference Center, 1800 K St., NW
A Future of Peace Operations event co-sponsored with Refugees International and the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Thursday, October 10, 2002
The Future of Peace Operations program is delighted to have a joint DoD-State presentation to launch a discussion about the newly created ACOTA program and its potential impact on multinational crisis response situations. ACOTA is the follow-on to ACRI, the African Crisis Response Initiative.
Tuesday, June 25, 2002
1539 Longworth House Office Building
With Bill Durch and Tori Holt, Future of Peace Operations project, Henry L. Stimson Center.
Tuesday, May 21, 2002
The Future of Peace Operations hosts a roundtable event with Ambassador Richard S. Williamson of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations.
Wednesday, May 15, 2002
The Future of Peace Operations project provided a briefing on the security situation in Afghanistan. (invitation only)
Monday, April 22, 2002
The Future of Peace Operations project hosted a meeting to discuss the upcoming Loya Jirga process, the security situation in Afghanistan and subsequent gaps in the reconstruction efforts.
Wednesday, April 3, 2002
An off-the-record roundtable hosted by the Future of Peace Operations project to discuss practical issues related to provision of security in Afghanistan, share assessments of the situation by colleagues recently in the region, begin to translate those assessments into operational security requirements, and consider the implications.
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
Somers Room (lobby level), Brookings Institution, 1775 Mass. Ave, NW, Washington, DC
Discussion with Sir Jeremy Greenstock co-sponsored by the Future of Peace Operations project at the Henry L. Stimson Center, the United Nations Association of the United States, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Wednesday, March 6, 2002
Closed Event-Carnegie Endowment, Washington, DC
Sir Jeremy Greenstock luncheon co-sponsored by the Future of Peace Operations project at the Henry L. Stimson Center, the United Nations Association of the United States and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
Monday, December 10, 2001
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, DC
The Norwegian Embassy and Stimson Center recognize the Nobel Peace Prize honoring the UN and Kofi Annan at Commemorative Seminar.