News
- April 17, 2012
A year after popular uprisings began to sweep several North African authoritarian regimes from power, the United States Institute of Peace is deeply engaged in efforts to manage conflict and promote peace in the region. Steven Riskin, a Middle East specialist at USIP, will lead a public conversation on developments in the Middle East and USIP’s work at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 19, at the University of South Carolina.
- February 9, 2012
A year after popular uprisings began to sweep several North African authoritarian regimes from power, the United States Institute of Peace is deeply engaged in efforts to manage conflict and promote peace in the region. Steven Riskin, a Middle East specialist at USIP, will lead a public conversation on developments in the Middle East and USIP’s work at Champlain College on Friday, February 17 at 3:30 p.m.
- December 13, 2011
Experts from the United States Institute of Peace, who have been working in the field throughout the Middle East and North Africa in the last year, are available for comment on the progress of the Arab Awakening and what still needs to happen to ensure stability in the region.
- October 28, 2011
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has appointed Manal Omar as Director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Programs. Omar will play a key role in USIP’s operational efforts in this region, particularly assisting key stakeholders and local populations through the difficult transitions.
- October 20, 2011
(Washington) – Experts from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) have been closely monitoring the situation in Libya and are available for comment on the next steps needed to ensure a safe and peaceful transition.
- September 15, 2011
The U.S. Institute of Peace has detailed Senior Vice President William Taylor to the Department of State to oversee the newly created Middle East Transitions Office. The transfer was effective September 6, 2011.
- August 22, 2011
Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) are available for comment and analysis of the rapidly changing conditions in Libya. Manal Omar, USIP’s director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa programs, is traveling in Libya and is available for comment.
- March 29, 2011
(Washington) – Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace are closely following developments throughout the Middles East and North Africa. In a series of reports and interviews, they cover a wide range of issues. Below are excerpts from the analyses with links to the full commentaries: