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As the Biden administration commits to revitalizing global democracy, the shocking rise in the number of recent coups demands an urgent response from the United States and its allies and partners. On December 7 and 8, ahead of the Biden administration’s Summit for Democracy, USIP held a two-part event that examined the dynamics driving four of the seven coups and coup attempts that we’ve seen over the past two years. Day 1 featured a discussion on Sudan.
SpeakersSusan Stigant, moderator Director, Africa Programs, Africa Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
Ahmed Kodouda Former Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Cabinet Affairs
Solomon Dersso Managing Director, Amani Africa
Hala Al Karib Regional Director, Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa
Joseph Tucker Senior Expert, Greater Horn of Africa, U.S. Institute of Peace
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/shocking-rise-coups-day-1
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