Events

October 27, 2011

The United States Institute of Peace and the Peace Corps partnered to commemorate the Peace Corps’ 50th anniversary with this panel discussion on post-conflict environments and the requirements for preparing and protecting volunteers who serve in them.

July 28, 2011

Four Francophone states in West Africa have recently held elections.  In three, new presidents have taken office in processes that followed protracted periods of conflict and disputed rule; in Benin, a reelected incumbent has continued a democratic tradition of 20 years' standing.  Despite the fact that the outcomes of some of these elections have been disputed, they nevertheless represent steps toward strengthening democracy in the region.  This USIP event takes place in the past, please view the Webcast, Audio, or photos.

(NYT)
November 2, 2010

In the years since independence in 1958, Guinea's history has been one of political intimidation, harassment, and oppression. What governing challenges does Guinea face? How can the international and regional stakeholders effectively ensure the success of the democratic transition?

Guineans in the city. (Photo: NY Times)
October 28, 2009

This panel at this event assessed Guinea's political, security, and social environment in the wake of the September 28, 2009 clash between the Guinean military and demonstrators protesting Dadis Camara's candidacy in next January's presidential elections.

Countries: Guinea | Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention
September 15, 2005