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February 2012 | News Feature by Steven Heydemann

After several days of intensive negotiation, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Saturday, February 4 that would have required Syria to implement the terms of an Arab League transition framework. USIP's Steve Heydmann assesses the current situation.

February 2012

USIP experts provide a quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected.

February 2012 | News Feature by Thomas Omestad

Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who led his own country’s 2003 “Rose Revolution,” told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on February 1 that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.”

February 2012 | Peace Brief by Amanda Mayoral

Climate change can have major economic and social consequences for all nations. It is possible that some nations will benefit from climate change but most will be impacted negatively. Failure to mitigate and adapt to climate effects can raise the likelihood of violent conflict.

Credit: CIA World Factbook
February 2012

Commission of Inquiry: Independent inquiry undertaken by the National Commissioner for the Protection of Human Rights
Duration: 1993-1994
Charter: Decree No. 26-92, Decree No. 51-92 (establishing the ombusdman's office)
Commissioners: 1 (Male)
Report: Public Report

Countries: Honduras | Issue Areas: Rule of Law