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.
Kerry declares ISIS commits genocide: What’s next? - The Hill (blog)
In an unprecedented foreign policy move, Secretary of State John Kerry announced on Thursday, March 17th that the Islamic State (ISIS) has committed genocide against the Yazidi population and other minority groups in Iraq and Syria.
The Urgent Call to Replace Fear With Curiosity - Education Week
In an earlier installment of the blockbuster "Star Wars" film series, the Jedi master Yoda delivers another of his classic rhetorical gems that connect to the real-life strife darkening so much of our planet today. "Fear is the path to the dark side," Yoda reasons. "Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to suffering."
Is Pakistan Getting Ready to Abandon Lashkar-e-Taiba? - The Diplomat
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is a threat to Pakistan’s own national security and Islamabad has no option but to relinquish its support for the group.
Colombia's big comeback - Christian Science Monitor
How the country went from being the cocaine capital of the world to a Latin American success story.
Stand by Afghanistan's courageous women - The Hill
In America’s fourth presidential election since the 9/11 attacks, public debate has focused little on Afghanistan, from which that tragic violence was launched. But the Afghans’ struggle against extremism continues even when we may be distracted. And Americans still share a vital interest in seeing the Afghans achieve their goal of a peaceful, well-governed nation that meets their needs and aspirations.
Burma's new democratic parliament selects first civilian president in a half century - Washington Post
Burma’s parliament on Tuesday chose Htin Kyaw, a longtime adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi, as president of the first civilian government in the Southeast Asian nation in decades.
Amb. William Taylor on Russia's Draw-down in Syria - Al Jazeera English
U.S. Institute of Peace Executive Vice President William B. Taylor appeared on Al Jazeera English to provide analysis about Russia’s surprise announcement that it was withdrawing the bulk of its forces from Syria.
Afghanistan's surprisingly predictable economic crash - IRINnews.org
Afghanistan’s economic collapse was sudden, surprising, and entirely predictable.
People on the Move - Washington Business Journal
Koppell will lead USIP’s programs on issue areas such as rule of law and religion, as well as grants, research, education, fellowships and training. She will focus on the design, development and piloting of innovative approaches to conflict transformation and peacebuilding.
Refugee Crisis and Displacement in Syria - Al Jazeera English
U.S. Institute of Peace President Nancy Lindborg appeared on Al Jazeera English on March 9, 2016, to discuss the latest events in Syria, including the latest European border closures blocking the routes of Syrian refugees. Lindborg also spoke about the internally displaced within Syria and how the civil war might be resolved. "Let's not let the humanitarian situation continue to deteriorate," she said.