Guinea
Latest from USIP on Guinea
- October 28, 2011 | Publication
Money spent on peace is an “investment” that will eventually “mature,” said Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA) at the U.S. Institute of Peace on Oct. 27, bringing both short- and long-term gains to the United States and countries around the world. Garamendi, who served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ethiopia from 1966 to 1968, offered his remarks at a USIP event marking the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps’ founding.
- August 2, 2011 | Publication
The elected presidents of four Francophone countries in West Africa, appearing at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) on July 28, called for consolidating democratic advances in their countries after what for most has been a debilitating period of conflict, dictatorship and political struggle.
- November 2, 2010 | Event
In the years since independence in 1958, Guinea's history has been one of political intimidation, harassment, and oppression. What governing challenges does Guinea face? How can the international and regional stakeholders effectively ensure the success of the democratic transition?
- October 28, 2009 | Event
This panel at this event assessed Guinea's political, security, and social environment in the wake of the September 28, 2009 clash between the Guinean military and demonstrators protesting Dadis Camara's candidacy in next January's presidential elections.