Friday, December 8, 2023
Press
Experts from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest analysis and perspective on the world’s critical hot spots, U.S. and global security and issues involved in violent conflict, based on the Institute’s work on the ground and with key individuals, governments and organizations. They give interviews and background briefings to journalists and write for news outlets around the world.
USIP Announces New Grants
The U.S. Institute of Peace is pleased to announce the results of the Institute’s 2023 grant competition focused on developing innovative methods to improve peacebuilding practice through the study and application of democracy and human rights training in conflict zones worldwide.
Biden turns to little-known power, Ukraine playbook to help Haiti police fight gangs - Miami Herald
Faced with roadblocks in getting a Kenya-led police mission deployed to help Haiti’s beleaguered security forces root out vicious armed groups, President Joe Biden is borrowing a page out...
Biden vows 'ironclad' defense of Philippines and Japan as China tensions rise - Japan Times
In his first-ever trilateral summit with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines, U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday reiterated Washington’s commitment to defending the Philippines...
Détente topbills talks - Daily Tribune
The world has huge expectations the landmark meeting in Washington among the leaders of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States will strengthen peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
US must boost Africa ties to focus on critical minerals - report - AfricaNews TV
A report from the Washington-based United States Insitute of Peace USIP says the US must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic...
Russian mercenaries and China are beating the U.S. in Africa mining rush - The Washington Times Threat Status Newsletter
Longtime U.S. diplomat Johnnie Carson at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) recently told Threat Status that China’s infrastructure projects in Africa have “largely been negotiated in opaque fashion.”
Institute urges US to make concerted efforts to partner with African countries on critical minerals - Mining Weekly
A study group convened by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has made multiple recommendations for the US government to support mutually beneficial public and private partnerships...
US must boost Africa ties to focus on critical minerals - report - AfricaNews TV
A report from the Washington-based United States Institute of Peace USIP says the US must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic...
U.S. Institute of Peace Senior Study Group calls for USG to Reduce China’s Grip on Critical Minerals in Africa
The U.S. Institute of Peace’s Senior Study Group (SSG) on Critical Minerals in Africa released its report: Critical Minerals in Africa: Strengthening Security, Supporting Development, and Reducing Conflict amid Geopolitical Competition.
Report: US must enhance critical minerals strategy in Africa - VOA
The United States must refine its Africa policy with a focus on critical minerals, including boosting its diplomatic and commercial presence in African mining hubs, says a report from...