Priscilla A. Clapp on Myanmar politics - CCTV

Friday, April 8, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

CCTV America’s Mike Walter interviewed Priscilla A. Clapp, senior adviser at U.S. Institute of Peace & Asia Society about Myanmar politics.

Forum in Washington underscores: 'Ukraine's Battle for Freedom Continues' - The Ukrainian Weekly

Friday, April 8, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

More than two years have passed since Russia launched a campaign of aggression against Ukraine – and the casualties, physical destruction and economic damage continue to mount. On March 30, hundreds of people attended a forum on Capitol Hill focusing on the devastating impact of Moscow’s war against Ukraine and U.S. efforts to assist Ukrainians with the humanitarian, economic and security crises brought on by Vladimir Putin’s hybrid military invasion.

How data can help counter violent extremism - FCW.com

Thursday, April 7, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

A new initiative by Peace Tech Lab aims to provide anonymously available usable data that people in conflict zones can take advantage of to strategize and counter violent extremism on the ground.

The Pigeon Boy and Other Forgotten Fugitives from ISIS - The New Yorker

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

Last month, the United Nations issued a warning about the long-term consequences—including the biological impact—of a generation mired in war. Worldwide, eighty-seven million children under the age of seven have lived their entire lives in conflict zones.

Countering ISIS's Propaganda War - The National Interest Online

Sunday, April 3, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

Investing in dialogue and engagement now will better serve vulnerable populations and countries in the long run, and provides the greatest opportunity for long-term success in preventing violent extremism.

Beyond Fragile States: Spotting Fragile Cities is Key - Huffington Post

Friday, April 1, 2016

News Type: USIP in the News

Stabilization will require addressing concerns ranging from the issues of revenge and disputes over power and resources to the creation of responsive and effective justice and security services. But by looking to the city level for warning signs, opportunities, and environments to build resistance, policymakers inside and outside fragile states can start building communities from the ground up.