As governments and societies grapple with violent extremism, experts in the field continue to consider how to counter extremists’ use of ideologies. For a world in which more than 80 percent of people identify themselves as religious, the role of religious leaders, ideas, and institutions is critical to countering the many strains of violent extremism. On January 17 USIP held a discussion of the latest trends in policy and practice around the intersection of religion and its role in preventing and countering violent extremism. A panel of experts presented and discussed practical guidelines around the role of religion in preventing and countering violent extremism.
On December 16, USIP, the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, the National Endowment for Democracy, and the International Foundation for Electoral Systems...
On June 23, USIP hosted a Twitter Space discussion on the ongoing impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on Ukrainians, the growing ramifications for...
On May 13, 2021, USIP hosted a panel of experts for a look at the complex social, political and economic factors fueling the current...