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In the wake of the recent violence in Kyrgyzstan, analysts are still compiling credible details and facts about what caused the June 2010 conflict in the southern part of the country. In an effort to piece together a comprehensive understanding of the violence, USIP brought the youth voice to the policy conversation at a panel and discussion on August 17, 2010. The panel featured perspectives from members of the Kyrgyz and Uzbek youth diaspora, as well as from young scholars who have researched the role of social media in conflict and peacebuilding, including the role of youth diaspora groups. |
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In April 2010 Sudan held long-anticipated elections for almost every level of government. In the lead-up to the elections there were many uncertainties associated with these elections, including how they will contribute to the overall democratization process in Sudan, the degree of popular participation, and the standard by which they will be judged domestically and internationally. Panelists addressed these and related issues, and placed the elections into Sudan's larger political context. |
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This event celebrated the publication of Youth in Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Agents of Change by Stephanie Schwartz published by the U.S. Institute of Peace. The panelists drew on their own experiences working with youth in conflict zones to distill best practices in addressing youth needs in areas of conflict and pinpoint what issues must be resolved as we look to the future. |
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What is next for Kosovo? Veton Surroi, who served as a negotiator for Kosovo at both the 1999 Rambouillet and 2006 Vienna talks and now heads the Foreign Policy Club, presents his views on Kosovo’s priorities and future. |
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Ending sexual violence in eastern DRC requires sustained intervention by a wide range of stakeholders, including faith-based institutions. To assess intervention efforts thus far, USIP holds a discussion about effective policies and ongoing faith-based initiatives working to end conflict and sexual violence in eastern DRC. |
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USIP's Qamar-ul Huda, author of the new USIP book, "Crescent and Dove: Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam" discusses the creative ways in which Muslims are engaging in Islamic peacemaking around the world and how this volume serves as a resource, offering possibilities for teaching skills in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution in an Islamic context. |
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Watch a video of an event celebrating the publication of Youth in Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Agents of Change by Stephanie Schwartz. The panelists at this event drew on their own experiences working with youth in conflict zones to distill best practices in addressing youth needs in areas of conflict and to pinpoint what issues must be resolved as we look to the future. |
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Ambassador Christopher Hill, having just completed his tour serving as America's top diplomat in Iraq, reflects on Iraq's transition, politics, current situation and future prospects. |
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Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci discusses his government's views on Kosovo's current status, its relationships with its most important neighbors and partners, and its future. |
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USIP conducted a working meeting to discuss the ten year anniversary of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, which focused on women's leadership in peacemaking and conflict prevention. Panelists discussed its history, lessons and experiences of the last ten years, why it is still relevent, and how to move forward implementing its visio |