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.
Tying our hands in the struggle against violent extremism - The Hill (blog)
In a time of deepening crises globally, when agility and flexibility and teamwork should be the hallmarks of our approach, the Defense Department is still unable to transfer funds to other federal agencies in order to implement vital national security programs. The key is to allow any federal department or agency with the resources to transfer those funds to the department or agency with the relevant expertise required for specific interventions.
How is the Air War Against ISIS Going? - Newsweek
Almost two years of U.S. airstrikes have been instrumental to the progress against ISIS—but so far, at great cost and still with no end in sight.
The entrepreneurs easing suffering, one invention at a time - The Christian Science Monitor
The World Humanitarian Summit, which ended Tuesday, showcased a new generation of entrepreneurs using their know-how to help those in need.
U.N., Turkey disappointed G7 leaders skipped humanitarian conference - Reuters
Meeting sounded a "wake-up call" about the scale of the problems with aid, but many saw it as modest step. "The summit is a giant wakeup call to the political leadership that, hey, the world is on fire. We can fix how we provide humanitarian assistance, but you need to muster the political will to end these terrible conflicts," says Lindborg.
Strike on Taliban chief shows dimming US hopes for Afghan peace - AFP
The US killing of Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour marks a significant shift for President Barack Obama, highlighting a new willingness to target the group's leaders in Pakistan and risk retaliatory attacks against struggling Afghan security forces.
The World Promises To Do A Better Job Aiding Refugees From Violence - NPR
The latest estimates suggest that 125 million people are in need of humanitarian aid. Some 60 million are displaced, either by natural disasters (including events brought on by climate change) or violence. Those here at the summit say the world has gotten better at dealing with the former but not the latter.
For a victory amid crisis, offer consistent, smart help to Tunisia - The Hill (blog)
As the United States and the international community grapple with interlocking crises in the Middle East and nearby parts of Africa and Asia, we must reserve a special priority for helping Tunisia achieve a strategic victory. Its success could model for the region how to build stability and prosperity through inclusive governance and nonviolence.
Scott Worden W.Tim Farley - Sirius XM POTUS
Scott Worden discusses the the U.S. killing of Taliban chief Mullah Mansour with Tim Farley on POTUS radio.
The Coming Changes to the Afghan War - US News & World Report
The killing of the Taliban's leader in a U.S. drone strike occurs as the U.S. reconsiders its plan to exit the protracted conflict.
Obama Rolls the Dice With Killing of Taliban Chief - Foreign Policy (blog)
The drone strike in Pakistan shows the United States is betting on weakening the insurgency on the battlefield — not at the negotiating table.