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As Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki meets with President Barack Obama and other U.S. government officials in Washington, D.C. this week, USIP’s Sam Parker discusses the issues surrounding the U.S. military draw down from Iraq, the state of U.S.-Iraqi relations, the prime minister’s agenda and goals with this visit and USIP’s role in Iraq since 2004.

Members of the Congolese Diaspora outline recommendations on delinking mining from the war economy, strengthening the private sector, and fighting corruption. 

USIP hosted a discussion about prospects for peace in Afghanistan with renowned journalist Ahmed Rashid. Having spent the past three decades reporting from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Central Asia, Ahmed Rashid offered an insiders perspective on the prospects for political negotiations with the Taliban and other insurgent groups, and for sustainable peace in Afghanistan.

Watch a video of USIP and ISW experts engaging in a discussion on what the Iraqi elections process reveals about the evolution of Iraq’s democracy as the U.S. military drawdown approaches.

Haiti's reconstruction presents challenges and opportunities. How are international efforts contributing to lasting stability and growth?  Experts addressed these questions and identified key issues on the horizon for Haiti.

In recent years, the United Nations has emerged as an indispensible actor in Iraq, implementing a broad mandate which includes political dialogue and national reconciliation, electoral support, regional dialogue and humanitarian relief and reconstruction. As the U.S. role in Iraq diminishes, the U.N. and other international partners will be looked at to take on even greater responsibility. USIP hosted a stimulating discussion on the U.N.’s role in Iraq, Iraq’s political process and ongoing government formation efforts, and what comes next.

The hold and build phases of the ISAF offensive in Marjah and the impending effort in Kandahar underscore the salience of development activities undertaken in the presence of an armed opposition—“opposed development.” This conference explored the challenges inherent in opposed development.

With national elections just around the corner on March 7, Iraq once again finds itself at a critical crossroads in determining what sort of society it wants and the extent to which truly representative politics will be central to that concept. Ambassador Christopher Hill offers his remarks.

Kosovo Prime Minister Hashim Thaci discusses his government's views on Kosovo's current status, its relationships with its most important neighbors and partners, and its future.

Ambassador Christopher Hill, having just completed his tour serving as America's top diplomat in Iraq, reflects on Iraq's transition, politics, current situation and future prospects.