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.
Fourteen months ago, President Obama authorized a top-secret, second diplomatic channel with Tehran to negotiate freedom for Americans who had disappeared or been imprisoned in Iran. It was a high-risk diplomatic gamble.
Guest host Susan Page speaks with Iran analyst Robin Wright about the secret negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and the latest on the freed Americans.
The next test of Iran’s real intentions—the peace talks in Syria, due to begin this month—carries no financial reward. That will be the better test of Iran’s willingness to deal with the rest of the world.
Protest movements around the world scored major victories in 2015. But if we want to see real change, international donors need to stop fretting and lend a hand.
In the wake of a recent attack in India, Islamabad is again pledging to get tough on militants. Why should this time be any different?
Nancy Lindborg made history last year as the first woman to become president of the U.S. Institute of Peace and the fifth president in the organization’s more than 30-year history.
Ostracized as a pariah for almost four decades, Iran is back in business in a mere ten days—and with both East and West. On Saturday, the Islamic Republic welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping—and a delegation of three deputy premiers, six cabinet ministers, and a planeload of business executives—with much pomp and publicity.
Mission-based organizations, including those helping the recent wave of Syrian refugees, are using big data to improve their response efforts.
The region today faces riddles that go even beyond the fate of Assad, ISIS and other terrorist groups. It's time for a new approach, Dr. Elie Abouaoun writes.
After half a century of war, is it possible the killing will end? This is the best chance there’s been, but the world—and the U.S. Congress—will have to help.