For six months this year, USIP convened a group of 13 senior experts to examine China’s involvement in Myanmar’s internal conflicts—particularly those in Rakhine, Kachin, and Shan states—and peace process. On September 17, USIP hosted a discussion with the group’s co-chairs on the main findings of their report, which is the first in USIP’s China Senior Study Group series examining China’s influence on conflict dynamics around the world.

Speakers:Nancy Lindborg, opening remarksPresident, U.S. Institute of Peace

Ambassador Derek MitchellPresident, National Democratic InstituteCo-chair, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group

Daniel TwiningPresident, International Republican InstituteCo-chair, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group

David SteinbergDistinguished Professor of Asian Studies Emeritus, Georgetown UniversityMember, USIP China-Myanmar Senior Study Group

Jennifer Staats, moderatorDirector, East and Southeast Asia Programs, U.S. Institute of PeaceExecutive Director, USIP China Senior Study Groups Series