News
- March 3, 2010
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.
- July 23, 2009
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 1, 2007
Institute of Peace Offers Context as Secretary Rice Prepares for Mideast Summits
- December 21, 2005
Brenda Oppermann, policy adviser on gender and democracy issues with USAID's Iraq Reconstruction Office, will replace A. Heather Coyne as the Institute's new Chief of Party in Baghdad.
- February 16, 2001
Institute experts available for comment on U.S. and British airstrikes in Iraq.