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  • March 9, 2010   |   Event
    Next Generation Peacebuilding in Iraq

    Despite the challenges facing the next generation of Iraqis, many Iraqi youth are generally positive about their futures. This event will consider some of the ways these young people are contributing to their communities, with a particular focus on USIP's work with Iraqi youth and partners in education, media and civil society sectors. 

  • March 5, 2010   |   In the Field
    Young Lieutenants Training: SENSE In the Field

    USIP's SENSE team and young Iraqi leaders brave bombings to continue conference.

  • March 3, 2010   |   News Releases
    USIP Offers Experts Available for Comment on Iraq

    In advance of Sunday's elections in Iraq, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) offers experts for media interviews and commentary. USIP has had an office in Baghdad since 2004 that coordinates the Institute's efforts to promote reconciliation, strengthen the Iraqi government and civil society, and engage Iraqi youth.

  • February 25, 2010   |   Event
    Fighting Corruption in Security Sector Reform

    PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for February 9th and was postponed due to snow.
    Police and military forces are the first line of defense against corruption, but they can also engage in corrupt practices. What are the best practices for dealing with corruption, particularly in countries emerging from conflict?

The Current Situation

The overall security situation in Iraq has improved dramatically over the past two years as violence has fallen to levels not seen since the first months of the war. Moreover, political space has opened: 2009 provincial elections, though imperfect, were largely viewed as free and fair, incumbents were turned out, and a broad range of parties participated. In the run-up to January 2010 national elections, sectarian political mobilization on the scale experienced during and after the 2005 round has yet to materialize, despite grave concerns over the capacity of Iraqi forces to maintain security in the wake of U.S. withdrawal.

Take a more in depth look at the current situation in Iraq.

The Baghdad Office

Since 2004, USIP has maintained a permanent field mission in Iraq, with an outstanding Iraqi and American staff who provide essential on-the-ground support to USIP’s programs.

Going Forward: USIP Goals in Iraq

USIP experts in Baghdad and Washington are working diligently toward peace and stability by implementing projects aimed at:

Multimedia

Watch, listen and learn as USIP experts and events address issues facing Iraq:

  • Watch Matt Levinger discuss the Obama administration’s policy toward Iraq and how the “Responsibility to Protect” doctrine could be invoked to help prevent violence in northern Iraq. 
  • Watch and listen to Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki's speech at an exclusive event at USIP in July 2009.
  • Watch Sam Parker discuss U.S. – Iraqi relations.

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