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.
As we solemnly remember the tragedy of September 11th, 2001, and the lives lost, we must acknowledge the fragility of life and the continued dangers and challenges of a world in turmoil. Now, more than ever, we must find ways to manage conflict so that disputes do not escalate into violence, so that conflicts are prevented and contained, and so that societies can be stabilized.
The U.S. Institute of Peace has detailed Senior Vice President William Taylor to the Department of State to oversee the newly created Middle East Transitions Office. The transfer was effective September 6, 2011.
U.S. Institute of Peace is saddened to learn of the passing of Malcolm Wallop, former U.S. senator from Wyoming.
The United States Institute of Peace has named Steven Heydemann to the new position of senior adviser for Middle East Initiatives effective October 1, 2011.
The United States Institute of Peace has appointed Col. Paul Hughes (U.S. Army, retired), as chief of staff. Hughes will play a key role in the continuing program coordination between USIP and the federal government, especially the Departments of Defense and State.
In a new volume, “Customary Justice and the Rule of Law in War-Torn Societies” from the United States Institute of Peace, editor Deborah Isser argues that measuring customary justice systems against Western rule-of-law templates leads to strategies that fail to address the concerns of the population and impedes access to justice.
In a new volume, “International Mediation in Venezuela” from the United States Institute of Peace, authors Jennifer McCoy and Francisco Diez analyze the two-year effort of the Carter Center and the international community to prevent violent conflict and preserve democratic processes in Venezuela between 2002 and 2004.
The United States Institute of Peace congratulates President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman for earning the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) remains committed to promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. Since 2002, the Institute has piloted innovative projects, including work with district-level dispute resolution commissions and in-depth research and analysis on political reconciliation, while emphasizing teaching and training efforts through support to Afghan-NGOs.
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has appointed Dr. Abiodun Williams as acting senior vice president of its Center for Conflict Management (CCM). Williams will lead USIP’s work in major conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.