India and Pakistan at 75⁠—A Dialogue with Akbar Ahmed and Nirupama Rao

Tuesday, Aug. 16 // 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (ET)

This month, India and Pakistan mark 75 years since independence. The traumatic and tragic events of Partition continue to impact both countries today. They have fought multiple wars and struggled to forge better relations, but they have also pursued some forms of dialogue and cooperation.

This event will feature a moderated conversation with Akbar Ahmed and Nirupama Rao, both Wilson Center global fellows and former senior diplomats with a keen understanding of the India-Pakistan relationship and its complexities. They will take stock of the last 75 years, assess what the future might hold, and consider the prospects for dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

Herder-Farmer Conflicts and Food Security in Southeast Nigeria: Plugging the Gaps in the Peacebuilding Policy Framework

Wednesday, Aug. 17 // 1–2:30 p.m. (ET)

This event will assess the challenges the conflict poses to food security and the response efforts by Federal and State governments. It will discuss the environmental, governance, and developmental drivers of the conflict to provide a fuller picture of the security challenge. Finally, it will discuss gaps and opportunity areas for restoring and advancing peace and security in the region and offer practical policy options and recommendations to that end.