Events

Hosting Global Dialogues on Security, Peace, and Counterterrorism

At Rise to Peace, we believe that real solutions to extremism and terrorism come from open, informed discussions with experts, policymakers, and frontline practitioners. That’s why we host international conferences that bring together leading voices in security, diplomacy, and peacebuilding to tackle the world’s most pressing issues.

Our conferences are more than just academic panels—they are action-oriented discussions designed to bridge the gap between policymakers, analysts, journalists, and the public. We address critical global security challenges, including:

✔ Terrorism & Counterterrorism Strategies
✔ The Future of U.S. & Global Security Policy
✔ Conflict Resolution & Peace Negotiations
✔ Regional Security Threats (Middle East, Afghanistan, South Asia, & Beyond)

We have hosted high-impact conferences in Washington, D.C., Istanbul, and other key locations, including partnerships with The Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University. These discussions have featured government officials, military strategists, intelligence professionals, and scholars, all working towards practical solutions to violent extremism and conflict.

📢 Interested in attending or collaborating on an upcoming conference? Stay updated at www.risetopeace.org or contact us at hello@risetopeace.org.

December 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

The Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E Street NW
Lindner Family Commons — Room 602
Washington, DC

Afghan labors enjoy tea on a roadside after a day’s work in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, July 30, 2011. The war-torn country still faces the challenges of poverty, unemployment and a lack of infrastructure. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

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Rise to Peace is presenting a compelling panel on the future of Afghanistan’s political environment on December 11, 2019, from 06:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Elliott School of International Affairs of the George Washington University.

Experts will contend with domestic questions such as the delayed result of the presidential elections as well as the increase in Taliban-linked violence in the country. Relations between Kabul and Washington —stalled peace talks, recent prisoner swap with the Taliban, U.S. troop withdrawal and paths forward — will feature prominently and lead to valuable discussions. Rigorous discourse over the role of regional actors, including Pakistan, Russia and China, will investigate their possible motivations for enhanced dialogue with Kabul as well as the Taliban. The investigation into ISIS activity within Afghanistan and if any lessons learned from the wider counterterror operation against the group could be applied to the country will be addressed. Hear from distinguished experts as they discuss the possibilities and challenges involved in the country’s resolution towards peace and its goal to implement a democratic model by 2020.

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