In the Field

	As Demand for Reform Grows in Burma, the U.S. Opens a Door January 2012 USIP's Colette Rausch files a post from Burma at an historic time. Countries: Myanmar/Burma \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Human Rights, Political Reform, Rule of Law
	USIP Supports Peacemaking Efforts in the Two Sudans January 2012 Director of USIP's Two Sudans program, Jon Temin, reflects on the birth of the world's newest nation, South Sudan, and looks ahead to 2012 and USIP's continued impact in the region. Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	The Past and the Future: A Look at USIP in Iraq December 2011 As United States troops withdraw from Iraq in December of 2011, USIP looks back at its actions on the ground in Iraq and ahead at its programs for 2012 and beyond. Countries: Iraq \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Gender and Peacebuilding, Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking, Rule of Law, Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training
	USIP Aids Libyan Post-Qaddafi Transition December 2011 During a regional visit to the Middle East, USIP’s Manal Omar visited Libya several times as part of the Institute’s engagement in support of the ongoing transition there. Omar is director of USIP’s Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Program. Countries: Africa, Libya \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Training
	From the Souk to a Field Hospital: Building Peace in Yemen December 2011 The day Saleh agreed to transfer power, USIP's Manal Omar and Colette Rausch were in Sanaa, Yemen laying the groundwork for the Institute’s conflict management operations. They met with a wide range of stakeholders from across the social, economic, and political spectrum to learn the approaches for building peace. Countries: Asia, Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Health and Peacebuilding, Mediation and Facilitation, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	USIP Building Bridges in Yemen November 2011 Manal Omar and Colette Rausch were in Sanaa, Yemen meeting with a wide range of stakeholders from across the social, economic, political spectrum to learn the approaches for building peace. Countries: Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	Karzai Calls for Meeting to Discuss U.S.-Afghan Relationship November 2011 USIP's Tim Luccaro and Sanaulla Tasal, both stationed in Kabul, discuss Afghan President Hamid Karzai's call for a "consultative loya jirga." Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	USIP Making a Difference: Solving Real Problems in Difficult Places November 2011 From Sudan to Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Institute of Peace uses the power of its neutrality to bring together groups that might not otherwise meet or coordinate, thereby helping to facilitate dialogues that are critical to national security and foreign affairs. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Training
	Capacity Building for the Volatile Situation in Kosovo November 2011 Participants in the USIP training will play active roles in strengthening the government’s ability to manage conflicts before they escalate. Countries: Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Training \| Programs: Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
	Prevention Newsletter Outlines USIP's Work in the Field in Pakistan November 2011 Read about USIP’s on-the-ground and region-specific work aimed at helping prevent conflict in the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention

	As Demand for Reform Grows in Burma, the U.S. Opens a Door January 2012 USIP's Colette Rausch files a post from Burma at an historic time. Countries: Myanmar/Burma \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Human Rights, Political Reform, Rule of Law
	USIP Supports Peacemaking Efforts in the Two Sudans January 2012 Director of USIP's Two Sudans program, Jon Temin, reflects on the birth of the world's newest nation, South Sudan, and looks ahead to 2012 and USIP's continued impact in the region. Countries: South Sudan, Sudan, The Two Sudans \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	The Past and the Future: A Look at USIP in Iraq December 2011 As United States troops withdraw from Iraq in December of 2011, USIP looks back at its actions on the ground in Iraq and ahead at its programs for 2012 and beyond. Countries: Iraq \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Gender and Peacebuilding, Media, Conflict, and Peacebuilding, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Religion and Peacemaking, Rule of Law, Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training
	USIP Aids Libyan Post-Qaddafi Transition December 2011 During a regional visit to the Middle East, USIP’s Manal Omar visited Libya several times as part of the Institute’s engagement in support of the ongoing transition there. Omar is director of USIP’s Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Program. Countries: Africa, Libya \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Training
	From the Souk to a Field Hospital: Building Peace in Yemen December 2011 The day Saleh agreed to transfer power, USIP's Manal Omar and Colette Rausch were in Sanaa, Yemen laying the groundwork for the Institute’s conflict management operations. They met with a wide range of stakeholders from across the social, economic, and political spectrum to learn the approaches for building peace. Countries: Asia, Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Health and Peacebuilding, Mediation and Facilitation, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	USIP Building Bridges in Yemen November 2011 Manal Omar and Colette Rausch were in Sanaa, Yemen meeting with a wide range of stakeholders from across the social, economic, political spectrum to learn the approaches for building peace. Countries: Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	Karzai Calls for Meeting to Discuss U.S.-Afghan Relationship November 2011 USIP's Tim Luccaro and Sanaulla Tasal, both stationed in Kabul, discuss Afghan President Hamid Karzai's call for a "consultative loya jirga." Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law
	USIP Making a Difference: Solving Real Problems in Difficult Places November 2011 From Sudan to Iraq and Afghanistan, the U.S. Institute of Peace uses the power of its neutrality to bring together groups that might not otherwise meet or coordinate, thereby helping to facilitate dialogues that are critical to national security and foreign affairs. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Training
	Capacity Building for the Volatile Situation in Kosovo November 2011 Participants in the USIP training will play active roles in strengthening the government’s ability to manage conflicts before they escalate. Countries: Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Training \| Programs: Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
	Prevention Newsletter Outlines USIP's Work in the Field in Pakistan November 2011 Read about USIP’s on-the-ground and region-specific work aimed at helping prevent conflict in the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention

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