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USIP experts routinely give interviews to journalists from news outlets around the world. Reporters wishing to interview an expert may, with few exceptions, contact him or her directly and can always ask USIP's Office of Public Affairs and Communications for assistance.

News Releases

November 2, 2009

Ms. Cole has been at the forefront of managing USIP's relationships with U.S. federal agencies, and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations on a wide range of issues. Most recently, Cole was lead writer of the first civilian "doctrine" ever produced, "Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction," released in October 2009.

October 19, 2009

On October 19, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed into law the United States Institute of Peace Act (USIP) establishing an Institute that today, October 19, 2009, marks its 25th anniversary and evaluates its progress in fulfilling its congressional mandate.

October 14, 2009

The U.S. Institute of Peace announced today the formation of a new initiative on gender and peacebuilding to focus additional attention on the challenges facing women in conflict zones around the world, and to further address the broader issue of gender-related impacts of conflict and peacebuilding.

Issue Areas: Peacebuilding, Women
October 7, 2009

On Oct. 7, 2009, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S. Army's Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute unveiled the first strategic "doctrine"; ever produced for civilian actors involved in peace operations. The "Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction" (S&R) is a practical roadmap for helping countries transition from violent conflict to peace.

September 21, 2009

Media advisory announcing USIP expertise on Iran, in anticipation of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

USIP In the News

October 25, 2009
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TIME

John Dempsey, rule of law adviser, was quoted in the TIME story "On a Kabul Hill, the Dogs and Kites of War.

October 23, 2009
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Voice of America

The Voice of America article "US Lawmakers Hear Diverse Opinions on Afghanistan" cited senior program officer Beth Cole's recent testimony before the House Armed Services Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee.

October 22, 2009
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The Washington Post

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's remarks at USIP were featured in The Washington Post article "Clinton urges support for U.S.-Russian arms-control treaty."

October 22, 2009
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The Washington Independent

In the posting "State Dept Project Signals Foreign Policy Shift," The Washington Independent referenced senior program officer Beth Cole and the new USIP publication "Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction."

October 21, 2009
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C-SPAN

C-SPAN provided coverage of the USIP event "Reinvigorating the Nonproliferation Regime: a U.S.-led Diplomatic Campaign" featuring Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.