Friday, October 11, 2019
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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.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded to Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed for Diplomatic Engagement with Eritrea
The Nobel Peace Prize awarded today honors Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for his leadership in reaching the historic 2018 peace deal with neighboring Eritrea that brought the two nations’ “frozen war” to an end. Long considered an intractable conflict, Abiy brought new life to a peace process that had been stalled for the better part of two decades.
U.S.-North Korea talks just broke down. Here’s what might happen next. - Washington Post
Pyongyang and Washington walked away from the negotiating table in Sweden this past weekend — with divergent statements on the first working-level meeting to be held since negotiations broke down at the February summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un in...
By, With, Through’ Was the Best Hope for Syria — And Ending ‘Endless Wars’ - Defense One
The U.S. acquiescence to Turkey’s invasion abandons an effective Kurdish partner, but also a creative model that was working. Turkey’s military incursion into northern Syria carries grave implications for the United States’ Syrian Kurdish partners, the war on ISIS, and the humanitarian crisis...
On Afghan War Anniversary, Taliban Vow to Fight another 18 Years - The Media Line
October 7, 2001, was the day US-led coalition forces entered Afghanistan in retaliation for the Taliban government’s role in harboring terrorists who had attacked the US less than a month before, on September 11. Eighteen years later, the war is the longest the United States has...
Iraqi President condemns deathly attacks during protests - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The President of Iraq has condemned the deadly attacks against protestors during anti-government rallies over the last seven days. More people were killed overnight, taking the death toll beyond 110. Witnesses say security forces have opened fire on...
Afghanistan braces for political uncertainty in election's wake - Reuters
Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory before ballots are tallied and signaling they would not accept defeat. The situation echoes 2014...
U.S. withdraws troops from northern Syria - CBS News
American troops are pulling back from positions in Northern Syria under an order from the White House. The move precedes an expected incursion but Kurdish allies believe the U.S. has abandoned them. Mona Yacoubian, who is a senior advisor at the U.S. institute of peace for Syria, Middle East and North Africa, joined CBSN to discuss the impact of the withdrawal.
Taliban Threat, Disillusionment Tamp Down Afghan Vote - Wall Street Journal
Slightly more than two million Afghans voted in presidential elections over the weekend, a historic low for a nation beleaguered by a nearly 18-year war and disillusioned by the government’s failure to deliver on its pledge to end corruption and spur overhauls. As vote...
Dismal turnout in Afghan election could weaken next government - Washington Post
Voter turnout in Afghanistan’s presidential election over the weekend was less than half of what it was the last time Afghans chose a president, officials estimated Sunday, a dismal showing that threatened to weaken the next government no matter who is declared...
“Don’t leave the Afghan peace talks for dead - Washington Post
President Trump’s decision this month to call off peace talks with the Taliban should not obscure the fundamental fact that a political settlement of the Afghanistan conflict remains the best way to protect U.S. national security interests and prevent terrorist attacks...