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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.
Afghan president pursues peace with Taliban — his way - Los Angeles Times
"If Ghani's olive branch leads to a genuine peace process that ends successfully, his move will be perceived as a brilliant act of statesmanship," said Andrew Wilder, vice president of South and Central Asia programs at the United States Institute of ...
Obama may alter drawdown timetable but is determined to end Afghan war - The Washington Post
Top U.S. officials have shown a willingness to adjust President Obama’s plan for winding down the war in Afghanistan, allowing military commanders to delay troop departures and expanding combat authorities for forces remaining on the ground.
Afghan president pursues peace with Taliban — his way - LA TImes
When Afghan President Ashraf Ghani visits the White House on Tuesday, it will highlight how much U.S. relations with Kabul have improved during his six months in office.
Embracing New Afghan President, US Says Ghani Is No Hamid … - Foreign Policy (blog)
If Karzai were still president, “then I would have been the first to say remove U.S. troops,” said Andrew Wilder, vice president for South and Central Asia at the United States Institute of Peace, where Ghani is scheduled to speak Wednesday evening.
High Stakes for President Ghani's Visit - Foreign Policy (blog)
Through an address to a joint session of Congress, visits to Arlington National Ceremony and the Pentagon, and appearances by Ghani and Abdullah at Washington think tanks, including the U.S. Institute of Peace (where we both work), the trip will ...
Embracing New Afghan President, US Says Ghani Is No Hamid … - Foreign Policy (blog)
If Karzai were still president, “then I would have been the first to say remove U.S. troops,” said Andrew Wilder, vice president for South and Central Asia at the United States Institute of Peace, where Ghani is scheduled to speak Wednesday evening.
The Tragedy of Tunisia - Wall Street Journal (blog)
Robin Wright is a joint fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. She is on Twitter: @wrightr. ALSO IN THINK TANK: In War Against ISIS, Numbers Don't Always Tell the Story · How Four Years of Civil ...
Afghanistan's Ghani Builds Regional Momentum for Taliban Talks - World Politics Review
The coming months will show whether leaders on all sides of the conflict are ready to take that step. Colin Cookman is a senior program specialist at the U.S. Institute of Peace, where he works to support a range of research on political and security ...
Media Guidance for event with H.E. Mohammad Ashraf Ghani
On March 25, 2015 from 5:00pm-6:00pm, the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Atlantic Council will host a public address and conversation with His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, president of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The discussion will be webcast and is also available via D.C. Switch.
Media Call on Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani's D.C. Visit
On Friday, March 20 from 2:00pm-3:00pm, USIP will host a press call to discuss Ashraf Ghani's first visit to Washington since becoming president of Afghanistan. The Institute's Nancy Lindborg , Andrew Wilder, and Ali Jalali will discuss the future of the U.S.-Afghanistan relationship and key themes of the visit.