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January 22, 2010 United States Institute of Peace Offers Experts on Haiti (Washington) – As the relief efforts continue in the aftermath of last week's earthquake, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) offers experts for insight into the situation, including rule of law, U.N. peacekeeping issues, and disaster management projects. Countries: Haiti

News Releases

February 5, 2010 United States Institute of Peace To Be Convener Of Independent QDR Review Panel The United States Institute of Peace has been named to be the official convener of the National Defense Panel, a congressionally mandated independent panel selected to review the Department of Defense's Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR). The Institute most recently served as convener of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States and was one of the conveners of the Iraq Study Group. Issue Areas: Security and Strategy, Weapons & Arms Control
January 22, 2010 Building for Peace The United States Institute of Peace—an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established by Congress—is now completing construction of its permanent headquarters facility at the Northwest corner of the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
January 22, 2010 United States Institute of Peace Offers Experts on Haiti (Washington) – As the relief efforts continue in the aftermath of last week's earthquake, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) offers experts for insight into the situation, including rule of law, U.N. peacekeeping issues, and disaster management projects. Countries: Haiti
January 13, 2010 United States Institute of Peace Offers Haiti Experts for Comment Following the devastating earthquake in Haiti, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) recommends two experts available for comment on the disaster’s impact in Haiti, and the international response. Countries: Haiti
December 28, 2009 United States Institute of Peace Adds Iran Experts to the Team In a growing recognition of the importance of Iran to international security and conflict management, the United States Institute of Peace is adding resources and expertise to its understanding and analysis of all aspects of Iran, including Persian translation capability for analysis of websites and blogs. Countries: Iran

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USIP In the News

January 17, 2010 "No timeline for military's role in Haiti" Source: Stars and Stripes The Stars and Stripes piece "No timeline for military's role in Haiti" quoted senior program officer Bob Perito.
January 16, 2010 "Obama Administration Steps Up Haiti Aid Efforts" Source: National Public Radio Bob Perito, USIP senior program officer, was a guest on NPR for the segment "Obama Administration Steps Up Haiti Aid Efforts."
January 15, 2010 Interview with Bob Perito Source: The Charlie Rose Show Senior program officer Bob Perito appeared on "The Charlie Rose Show" discussing the situation in Haiti.
January 15, 2010 "Haiti: how to rebuild a country already in crisis?" Source: Reuters In the article "Haiti: how to rebuild a country already in crisis?," Reuters cited the USIP Special Report "Haiti after the Donor's Conference" and quoted Robert Maguire, chairman of USIP's Haiti Working Group.
January 15, 2010 "Three-Star General to Head U.S. Relief in Haiti" Source: The Wall Street Journal The Wall Street Journal piece "Three-Star General to Head U.S. Relief in Haiti," quoted senior program officer Bob Perito.