Business Unusual: A Rapidly Changing World Calls for Adapting Peacebuilding in Africa

Monday, Sept. 12–Friday, Sept. 16 // 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (ET)

The global peace and security landscape is undergoing significant changes. Consecutive shocks such as COVID-19, economic decline, climate change, and rising food insecurity, along with a degradation in democracy and uptick in violent extremism in some countries have contributed to increasing fragility.

Meanwhile, on the African continent, the acceleration of economic integration through the African Continental Free Trade Area and progress toward digital transformation open new opportunities for advancing development goals. What does all of this mean for peacebuilding in Africa?

From September 12–16, 2022, the Wilson Center Africa Program will host the Southern Voices Network for Peacebuilding (SVNP) Annual Conference.

Information, and RSVP forms, for individual sessions can be found on our website.

200 Years of Bilateral Relations: The Perspective of the U.S. Ambassadors

Tuesday, Sept. 13 // 3:30–5:00 p.m. (ET)

The United States-Mexico bilateral relationship is unique in the world, bound by geographical, commercial, historical, and cultural ties. This year, both countries will celebrate 200 years of formal diplomatic relations. In commemoration of this milestone, join the Mexico Institute for the launch of Dolia Estévez’ latest book Mexico, A Challenging Assignment: U.S. Ambassadors Share Their Experiences, an updated version of her 2012 work published by the Wilson Center. This will be followed by a presentation from Ambassador Roberta Lajous on her book, Embajadores de Estados Unidos en México. Diplomacia de crisis y oportunidades.

Jordan and the United States: A Conversation with Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Ayman Safadi

Friday, Sept. 16 // 3:30–4:30 p.m. (ET)

To discuss Jordan’s view on the geopolitical and geo-economic developments in the MENA region is Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs His Excellency Ayman Safadi. Minister Safadi will focus on US-Jordan relations, the Middle East Peace Process, developments in Syria as well as the impact of the Ukraine conflict on Jordan and the region’s food and energy security.