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The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events.
Last year, the world celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement that ended prolonged violence and ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity in Northern Ireland. This year, we honor a crucial element that continues to uphold the vision of peace envisioned by the Good Friday Agreement: Strand 2 implementation bodies. On November 19, USIP and the U.S. State Department hosted officials and chief executives from the Strand 2 bodies for a conversation that reflected on their achievements, ongoing challenges, the U.S. role in supporting the Good Friday agreement, and how lessons from these bodies can be applied to other post-conflict zones across the world.
Speakers
Ambassador William Taylor, introductory remarksVice President, Russia and Europe Center, U.S. Institute of Peace
Senator George Mitchell, welcoming remarks (pre-recorded)Former U.S. Senator and Special Envoy for Northern Ireland
Joe Kennedy IIIU.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Panel 1: Northern Ireland, Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Sharon Hudson-Dean, moderator Deputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Joe Kennedy IIIU.S. Special Envoy to Northern Ireland for Economic Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Fionnuala QuinlanDeputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland
Nick AltonPolitical Counselor, British Embassy
Richard CushnieDirector, Northern Ireland Bureau
Panel 2: Lessons Learned for the Strand 2 Implementation Bodies
Anthony Soares, moderatorDirector, Centre for Cross Border Studies
Gina McIntyreChief Executive Officer, Special EU Programme Body
John McDonaghChief Executive Officer, Waterways Ireland
Sharon McMahonChief Executive Officer, Loughs Agency
Professor Duncan MorrowDirector of Community Engagement, Ulster University
Sharon Hudson-Dean, closing remarksDeputy Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs, U.S. Department of State
For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/northern-ireland-looking-back-looking-ahead
Events at USIP
The U.S. Institute of Peace has long distinguished itself as one of Washington, D.C.’s premiere convening organizations, hosting global leaders, policymakers, and practitioners as they offer solutions for the world’s most dangerous conflict zones. Events at USIP brings those discussions to you with same-day audio from USIP events.
