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	Global Change, Peacebuilding and USIP January 2012 USIP leaders explain the effect that events around the world and here at home will have on the U.S., and the contributions the Institute can and does make during a time of tremendous challenge – and opportunity. Countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Korean Peninsula, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, The Two Sudans, United States, Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training

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	Reforming the Security Sector in Tunisia and Libya February 2012 \| On the Issues by Bob Perito Bob Perito, director of USIP's Security Governance Center of Innovation, recently returned from Tunisia and Libya, where he met with police, military and government officials to examine the current status of the security sector in each country. Countries: Libya, Tunisia \| Issue Areas: Security Sector Reform/Governance
	As Violence in Syria Worsens, U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff 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. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Human Rights, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform
	Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan 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. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training
	Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions 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.” Countries: Georgia \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	Climate Change as a Conflict Multiplier 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. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict

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	Reforming the Security Sector in Tunisia and Libya February 2012 \| On the Issues by Bob Perito Bob Perito, director of USIP's Security Governance Center of Innovation, recently returned from Tunisia and Libya, where he met with police, military and government officials to examine the current status of the security sector in each country. Countries: Libya, Tunisia \| Issue Areas: Security Sector Reform/Governance
	As Violence in Syria Worsens, U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff 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. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Human Rights, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform
	Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan 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. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training
	Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions 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.” Countries: Georgia \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	Climate Change as a Conflict Multiplier 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. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict