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.
In this episode of The Director’s Chair, Michael Fullilove speaks with Stephen Hadley, the former national security adviser to President George W. Bush. Throughout his long career, Steve Hadley worked for four American presidents – Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, George H.W. Bush, and...
It has become almost a cliché among Afghan watchers to say the two men tasked with making peace with the Taliban would make a near-perfect team — if only they could work with each other. Between Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s reputed eye for detail and the...
Often overlooked among the innumerable consequences of conflict in Afghanistan is the impact on mental health, especially among youth. Though there is a shortage of data showing the plight of mental health in Afghanistan, a study conducted by Gallup indicated that...
Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of the Asia Program and Senior Associate for South Asia at The Wilson Center, and Scott Smith, Senior Expert for Afghanistan Peace Processes at the U.S. Institute of Peace, discuss the US-Taliban pact that paved the way for the...
At least a dozen non-government organizations are protesting the U.S. decision to grant Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto a visa to visit Washington for talks despite his alleged involvement with human rights violations. Prabowo is scheduled to...
The U.S. Institute of Peace is proud to announce Joseph Sany as the first vice president of the Institute’s new Africa Center. With over 20 years of experience working at the forefront of peacebuilding in Africa, Sany brings with him a deep understanding of the challenges facing the continent and a strategic vision for top-down and bottom-up approaches to build peace and improve governance.
After nearly two decades of fighting, the Trump administration is trying to bring an abrupt end to the war in Afghanistan, and the U.S. military is trying to manage that end effectively. Last week, President Trump tweeted that American troops "should" be home from...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was seen shedding tears and apologizing to his people Saturday for not creating a better economy, prompting many observers to say the rare show of emotion is a signal the tough Trump administration sanctions have worked. Video emerged...
Russian President Vladimir Putin, famed for causing mischief far from home, is struggling to maintain control over his own backyard. Political meltdowns, mass protests and wars are roiling five former Soviet republics, posing simultaneous strategic challenges for the Kremlin on its...
We at Foreign Affairs have recently published a number of pieces on great-power competition. To complement these articles, we decided to ask a broad pool of experts for their take. As with previous surveys, we approached dozens of authorities with specialized expertise relevant to...