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March 3, 2010USIP 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.

October 7, 2009USIP, U.S. Army Unveil First Civilian Doctrine for Peace Operations

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 14, 2009United States Institute of Peace Taps Former Diplomat To Head Up Post-Conflict Peace And Stability Operations Center

The United States Institute of Peace has named William B. Taylor, Jr. to be vice president of the Center for Post-Conflict Peace and Stability effective October 1, 2009. Ambassador Taylor served as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to June 2009.

July 23, 2009Iraqi Prime Minister Will Keep Door Open for U.S. Military Role After 2011

Speaking at an exclusive event at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on July 23, 2009, Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki kept the door open for continuing the U.S. military presence in his country beyond 2011, when the current Status of Forces Agreement expires. “If Iraqi forces need more training and support, we will reexamine the agreement at that time, based on our own national needs,” the prime minister said through a translator, as he addressed nearly 100 audience members at USIP headquarters in Washington, D.C.

March 23, 2007USIP-Sponsored "Iraq and its Neighbors" Dialogue Calls for Regional Collaboration, Ongoing International/U.S. Involvement in Sta
March 1, 2007Iraq, its Neighbors, and the U.S. - Research and Experts Available to Journalists

Institute of Peace Offers Context as Secretary Rice Prepares for Mideast Summits

June 14, 2006USIP Releases Report on Afghanistan’s Neighbors
January 28, 2000Discussing Transitional Justice

U.S. Institute of Peace holds roundtable on justice and reconciliation.