Events At Usip

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 2 featured a discussion on Myanmar. Speakers Billy Ford, moderator Program Officer, Myanmar, U.S. Institute of Peace Khin Ohmar Human Right Activist; Founder, Progressive Voice Sai Kyaw Nyunt General Secretary, Shan National League for Democracy Myat The Thitsar Researcher, University of Massachusetts Gum San Spokesperson, Kachin Political Interim Coordination Team   For more information about this event, please visit: https://www.usip.org/events/shocking-rise-coups-day-2