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February 2012 | News Feature by Thomas Omestad

U.S. officials will need to show both humility and patience for years to come as they try to assist the nations of the Middle East and North Africa that have cast off decades-old authoritarian governments and are only beginning a rough and uncertain transition in their political systems and economies, a Capitol Hill audience was told at a February 16 briefing organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP).

February 2012

USIP's Colette Rausch, who recently retured to Libya, writes about the symbolism of a wedding dress she saw in a window and what it means for the country's future.

Countries: Libya
February 2012

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and its partners this month have re-launched a unique, web-based global network of rule-of-law professionals.

February 2012

Newly appointed Ambassador of Pakistan to the U.S. Sherry Rehman made her American debut as ambassador at USIP Feb. 15 with a pointed speech about empowering women, fighting extremism and the state of the U.S.-Pakistani relationship. She hinted at the need for greater trade ties, and continuing civilian and military assistance.

Global Peacebuilding Center Exhibit
February 2012

The Peacebuilding Toolkit for Educators was shared with a group of teachers from across the U.S. during a lively program at USIP headquarters, intended to give educators a primer on peacebuilding with the hope that they will carry those lessons back to the classroom.

February 2012 | On the Issues by Daniel Brumberg

Daniel Brumberg is senior adviser to USIP’s Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, where he focuses on issues of democratization and political reform in the Middle East and wider Islamic world. He is also an associate professor at Georgetown University. He was previously a Jennings Randolph senior fellow at the Institute.

Countries: Iran, Israel
February 2012 | On the Issues by Stephen Hadley

USIP’s Steve Hadley, former national security adviser to President George W. Bush, discusses the risks of isolationism, and why the U.S. must remain engaged in the world, despite domestic economic constraints.

February 2012 | On the Issues by Abiodun Williams

Abiodun Williams discusses the U.N. Security Council's rejection of a resolution on the violence in Syria and its implications for "Responsibility to Protect." Williams is acting senior vice president of USIP’s Center for Conflict Management (CCM), where he leads its work in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.

Credit: CIA World Factbook
February 2012

Truth Commission: Mauritius
Truth Commission: Truth and Justice Commission
Duration: February 2009-2011 (expected)
Charter: Truth and Justice Commission Act No. 28 (August 22, 2008)
Commissioners: 5 (4 male, 1 female)
Report: Not yet issued
 

Countries: Mauritius | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
Credit: CIA World Factbook
February 2012

Truth Commission: Honduras
Truth Commission: Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Duration: May 2010-2011
Charter: Decreto Ejecutivo PCM 11-2010 (April 13, 2010)
Commissioners: 5 (3 male, 2 female)
Report: Not yet issued

Countries: Honduras | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
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