The Peril and Potential of War Zone Partnerships

Violent conflicts are increasingly defined by overlapping webs of alliances, proxies and other types of “support relationships” between state and non-state belligerents. To help policymakers understand the stakes of these partnerships, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently launched its seminal report, “Allies, Partners and Proxies: Managing Support Relationships in Armed Conflict to Reduce the Human Cost of War.” On September 16, USIP and ICRC held a discussion on the report’s findings, how they can be applied to security partnerships, and the practical steps that U.S. and international policymakers should consider to better protect civilians in today’s increasingly complex crises.

Lise Grande President and CEO, U.S. Institute of Peace

Peter Maurer President, International Committee of the Red Cross

Lieutenant General Michael K. Nagata, USA (Ret)

For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/peril-and-potential-war-zone-partnerships