International Peace Institute Explained

International Peace Institute
Abbreviation:IPI
Predecessor:International Peace Academy (IPA)
Formation:1970
Founder:Ruth Forbes Young, Major General Indar Jit Rikhye
Type:International non-governmental organization
Purpose:"Advancing Multilateral Solutions for a Peaceful Planet"
Leader Title:President and CEO
Leader Name:Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein[1]
Leader Title2:Vice President and COO
Leader Name2:Adam Lupel[2]
Leader Title3:Chair of the Board of Directors
Leader Name3:Jean Todt[3]
Website:https://www.ipinst.org/

The International Peace Institute (IPI, formerly the International Peace Academy) is an independent non-profit think tank[4] founded in 1970[5] based in New York. The institute has a regional office in the Middle East (Manama, Bahrain) and had a regional office in Europe (Vienna, Austria) until 2020.[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

IPI specializes in multilateral approaches to peace and security issues, working closely with the United Nations system and its member states. Areas of focus include peace operations; peace, climate, and sustainable development; women, peace, and security; and human rights and humanitarian affairs.

IPI states that it produces “evidence-based analysis and practical policy recommendations to inform debate and guide decision making on complex and emerging issues;” that it “engages policy- and decision-makers from the United Nations System, member states, regional organizations, civil society, and the private sector through candid discussion;” and that it “provides innovative and strategic advice on multilateral processes to these partners to help them develop and implement achievable and sustainable solutions.”[11] [12]

As of May 2024, IPI has a staff of approximately 38. Since March 2021, Zeid bin Ra'ad Al Hussein has been the President and CEO of IPI with Adam Lupel as Vice President and COO.[13] [14]

History

The International Peace Institute was created with support from UN Secretary-General U Thant in 1970,[15] originally with the purpose of studying UN peacekeeping and developing peacekeeping doctrine, with strong financial backing from Ruth Forbes Paine Young.

Its first President was Maj. Gen. Indar Jit Rikhye, Indian commanding officer of UN peacekeeping forces and a former military advisor to the UN Secretary-General. Under his tenure, IPI initiated an innovative program aimed at training civilians and military officers together for the challenges of preventing conflict and building peace. In 1990, under Olara Otunnu, a Ugandan diplomat and politician, IPI branched out into the political dimensions of war and peace. During this time, IPI became known for its case studies of UN field operations and for its forward-looking analysis on new roles for the UN in the security sphere. Otunnu also initiated IPI's Africa Program, currently its longest-running program.

David M. Malone, a Canadian scholar-diplomat, took over as President in 1998, followed by Terje Rød-Larsen, from 2005 to 2020, a Norwegian sociologist and diplomat who has served the UN as its senior envoy in the Middle East, and a principal architect of the 1990s Oslo Peace Accords.[16] [17]

IPI today focuses its work on multilateral cooperation, peace operations, climate change and sustainable development, women, peace, and security, human rights and humanitarian affairs.[18]

Activities

General

The IPI works in Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Central Asia[19] that involves interacting with international diplomats, dignitaries and scholars (especially from the United Nations) to achieve its goals . These include direct consultation with diplomats and officials, conducting research and publishing reports, convening discussions and presentations, and encouraging and facilitating diplomatic activities of others.

The IPI has convened "high-level" discussion panels made up of international diplomats, dignitaries and scholars (especially from the United Nations) to discuss major issues in international affairs affecting international peace and security.

The organization publishes a wide range of reports relating to international diplomacy, peacekeeping and humanitarian responses to crisis.[20]

Vienna Seminar

The International Peace Institute (IPI) Vienna Seminar on Peacemaking and Peacekeeping is an annual event, held in Vienna, Austria since 1970. Over the years it has become a widely recognized forum for discussion of peace and security issues, addressed in a broad sense. It operates with additional support from the Austrian and Viennese governments, and the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna. The event includes presentations by major international diplomats and political officials.[21] [22] [23]

Funding

In 2020 Verdens Gang wrote that IPI has received 130 million Norwegian kroner "through the years", from the Norwegian Foreign Ministry.[24] The Jeffrey Epstein VI Foundation donated 375,000 dollars in 2012.[25]

According to the IPI website, the organisation is funded by governments, philanthropic foundations, and individuals. Roughly 70% of annual funds are from government donors, and 22% of our funds are from philanthropic foundations. The remaining funds come from corporate sponsors, individuals, and board members.[26]

In 2020-2021 financial statements IPI declared US$10,311,911 in assets.[27]

Leadership

Notable individuals

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.ipinst.org/by/zeid-raad-al-hussein
  2. https://www.ipinst.org/by/adam-lupel
  3. https://www.ipinst.org/2023/06/ipi-welcomes-jean-todt-as-chair-of-the-board-of-directors
  4. https://reliefweb.int/organization/ipi
  5. Web site: 1970-01-01 . Our Mission . 2024-06-21 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  6. Web site: INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC - GuideStar Profile . 2023-04-06 . www.guidestar.org.
  7. Horowitz, Jason, "Arab Spring ruining Yemeni diplomat’s summer," June 14, 2011, The Washington Post, retrieved May 5, 2017
  8. https://www.un.org/democracyfund/fr/news/undef-co-hosts-international-day-democracy-event-international-peace-institute "UNDEF co-hosts International Day of Democracy event at International Peace Institute,"
  9. News: 2010-09-20 . U.N. struggles to prove its relevance . en-US . 2023-04-06 . 0190-8286.
  10. https://www.un.int/cotedivoire/fr/event/international-peace-institute-%E2%80%9Cc%C3%B4te-d%E2%80%99ivoire-successful-case-crisis-management-look-back-0 "INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE: 'Côte d’Ivoire, a Successful Case of Crisis Management : A Look Back at the Experience and Lessons Learned',"
  11. Web site: 1970-01-01 . Our Mission . 2024-06-21 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  12. Web site: INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC - GuideStar Profile . 2024-06-21 . www.guidestar.org.
  13. Web site: Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein . 2024-06-21 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  14. Web site: Adam Lupel . 2024-06-21 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  15. Web site: Mission & History . 2023-02-14 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  16. Web site: Oterholm . Gard . Gjerstad . Tore . 2020-10-29 . Terje Rød-Larsen trekker seg som president for International Peace Institute (+) . 2023-04-06 . www.dn.no.
  17. Greenberg, Joel & Joby Warrick, "U.S. sends officials to reassure nervous allies: Mullen, former U.S. ambassador meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II," February 13, 2011, The Washington Post, retrieved May 5, 2017
  18. Web site: INTERNATIONAL PEACE INSTITUTE INC - GuideStar Profile . 2024-06-24 . www.guidestar.org.
  19. Web site: IPI official website.
  20. Web site: International Peace Institute .
  21. Spindelegger, Michael, Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs, "FOREWORD" in Favorita Papers 01/2010: "The UN Security Council and the Responsibility to Protect: Policy, Process, and Practice," by Hans Winkler (DA), Terje Rød-Larsen (IPI) and Christoph Mikulaschek (IPI), editors, 39th IPI Vienna Seminar, Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, 2010,, retrieved May 5, 2017
  22. Häupl, Michael, Mayor and Governor of Vienna, "PREFACE," in Favorita Papers 01/2010: "The UN Security Council and the Responsibility to Protect: Policy, Process, and Practice," by Hans Winkler (DA), Terje Rød-Larsen (IPI) and Christoph Mikulaschek (IPI), editors, 39th IPI Vienna Seminar, Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, 2010,, retrieved May 5, 2017
  23. Hans Winkler (DA), Terje Rød-Larsen (IPI) and Christoph Mikulaschek (IPI), editors, Favorita Papers 01/2010: "The UN Security Council and the Responsibility to Protect: Policy, Process, and Practice," 39th IPI Vienna Seminar, Diplomatic Academy of Vienna, 2010,, retrieved May 5, 2017
  24. Web site: Terje Rød-Larsen innrømmer å ha lånt penger av Jeffrey Epstein.
  25. Web site: Hvorfor ga Epstein millioner til Terje Rød-Larsens organisasjon?. 15 August 2019.
  26. Web site: How is IPI funded? . 14 July 2009.
  27. Web site: International Peace Institute inc. 2021 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS . 15 February 2023.
  28. Web site: Terje Rød-Larsen trekker seg som president for International Peace Institute. .
  29. Web site: HE the Hon Dr Kevin Rudd AC, Australia's Ambassador to the United States .
  30. https://www.dn.no/politikk/terje-rod-larsen/fn/antonio-guterres/fns-generalsekretar-har-trukket-seg-fra-styret-i-rod-larsens-tankesmie/2-1-900127 FNs generalsekretær har trukket seg fra styret i Rød-Larsens tankesmie
  31. Web site: Ban at IPI: “My Heart Will Never Leave the United Nations” .
  32. President Obama Announces Members of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. December 23, 2009. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170216173412/https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/president-obama-announces-members-presidents-intelligence-advisory-board. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. February 16, 2017.
  33. Sonmez, Felicia "Members press China on Iran, currency, human rights", February 14, 2012, The Washington Post (Hauser's name & IPI title on list of signatories of a letter), retrieved May 5, 2017
  34. Web site: Terje Rød-Larsen trekker seg som president for International Peace Institute. 30 October 2020.
  35. Web site: The World's Billionaires (2016 ranking): #688 Mortimer Zuckerman. March 1, 2016. Forbes. 2017-01-03.
  36. http://quotes.wsj.com/BXP/company-people/executive-profile/77556057 "Profile: Boston Properties, Inc.,"
  37. Rohrabacher, Dana, Congressman,"Washington, Wed, Jul 29 - Foreign Affairs Full Committee Hearing on - New Challenges for International Peacekeeping Operations; Witnesses," in "Hill Happenings" Jul 27, 2009, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Congress, Washington, D.C., retrieved May 5, 2017
  38. https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/the-press-office/2011/10/07/president-obama-announces-more-key-administration-posts "President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts,"
  39. Kraft, Scott "Sierra Leone beach resort is village's ticket to better life," August 25, 2009, The Los Angeles Times, retrieved May 5, 2017
  40. The International Peace Institute, https://www.ipinst.org/by/warren-hoge retrieved June 26, 2019
  41. Web site: London . King's College . 2024-03-04 . Youssef Mahmoud . 2024-06-20 . King's College London . en.
  42. Web site: 2022-05-20 . Seven New Members Join IPI’s Board of Directors . 2024-06-20 . International Peace Institute . en-US.
  43. Web site: World Economic Forum; Michelle Yeoh .

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