Countries & Continents
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USIP conducts ongoing research and policy analysis on major developments in Iran through the Iran Study Group and the Iran Primer. USIP experts provide regular briefings for Congressional staffers and officials at the Department of State. |
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Post-election violence following Kenya's December 2007 election resulted in 1,000 deaths and the displacement of 600,000 Kenyans. The Institute funded Kenyan civil society efforts in support of the reconciliation process, and continues to work with organizations in Kenya to further key provisions of the National Accord. |
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Through high-level Track 1.5 dialogue – that brings together current and former officials and policy experts – and critical analysis, the Institute is helping address strategic challenges in Northeast Asia. |
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USIP's goal in Lebanon is to develop proposals, ideas and policy recommendations that will prevent conflict within Lebanon and across its borders. These programs and additional work increase the policy community's knowledge about Lebanon and encourage communication and collaboration among experts in and outside of Lebanon. |
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USIP has actively worked to promote peace and stability in Pakistan over the past several years. USIP's projects in Pakistan fall into three interrelated areas: improving mutual understanding between the U.S. and Pakistan; strengthening capacity to mitigate conflict; and promoting peacebuilding through education and civil society initiatives. |
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The Institute's engagement in Zimbabwe aims to document the efforts and roles of the key civil society groups in Zimbabwe and the region that are working to promote a negotiated solution to the crisis; support civil society efforts to resolve the crisis; and work with regional and diaspora groups to prevent or reduce conflict caused by the growing number of Zimbabwean refugees. |