In 2017, USIP launched the Peace Trail on the National Mall to further enhance the experience of visiting our nation’s capital. Anchored at USIP and tracing a path to a dozen other key sites in the vicinity, the reference guide highlights peace themes, elevating examples of key figures, institutions and moments in history that demonstrate ... Jan 31, 2024 · On January 31, USIP hosted remarks from USAID Administrator Samantha Power and a conversation with frontline Sudanese responders and analysts. The discussion explored the experiences of Sudanese civilian-led emergency response rooms, the imperative to activate USAID’s localization agenda, and the priorities and needs of Sudanese civilians in the year ahead. President Biden marked the beginning of Nowruz, the Perian new year, on March 19, 2024 with a pledge that the United States and its allies “will hold …In surveying these various crimes, it would seem that Russia today is committing three essential types of crimes: a war of aggression, war crimes and genocide. Early in the war, a majority of member states in the U.N. General Assembly recognized Russia as the aggressor. Additionally, even though U.N. Security …USIP’s Jason Tower, Brian Harding and Alex Stephenson discuss how ASEAN countries are approaching Myanmar’s crisis and relations with Russia, where negotiations with China on the South China Sea stand, and the meeting between the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats at the regional forum. 1. Differences over Myanmar persist.2 SPECIAL REPORT 445 USIP.ORG The views expressed in this report are those of the authors alone. They do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Institute of Peace. An online edition of this and related reports can be found on our website (www.usip.org), together with additional information on the subject.Over the last year, Mozambique has seen a marked improvement in security conditions in its troubled Cabo Delgado region. The military intervention of Southern African Development Community (SADC) member states and Rwanda has disrupted an Islamist insurgency that emerged in 2017 and has since inflicted an enormous toll on the region. …USIP spoke with several regional experts about how the climate crisis is threatening the territorial and economic stability of many Pacific Island nations, why keeping the Pacific a nuclear-free zone should be a security imperative, and what the United States can do to help resolve the region’s longstanding issues in a just and fair way. ...The latest tweets from @USIPE-mail: [email protected] Wb: e www .ugp.osir Co-chairs Senator Kelly A. Ayotte General Joseph F. Dunford Jr. (Ret.) Ms. Nancy Lindborg Study Group Members Ms. Nisha Biswal Ambassador James Dobbins Senator Joe Donnelly Ms. Michèle Flournoy Ms. Susan Gordon Ambassador Mark Green Ambassador Marc …Since 2011, USIP has advocated that Afghanistan’s political transition, and the presidential election in particular, will be the most crucial factor in determining the country’s stability post-2014. USIP has conducted research, facilitated discussions, and raised awareness of this issue through publications, projects on the ground, …On October 25, USIP hosted a conference that brought together former senior officials and top experts to explore these critical questions and identify lessons to inform U.S. policy in the future. The conference featured three public panels that looked at why no meaningful intra-Afghan peace talks took place from 2001 to 2021, as well as the missed opportunities …Feb 10, 2022 · On January 12, the United States and the United Kingdom, supported by Australia, Bahrain, Canada and the Netherlands, launched military strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the group’s attacks on civilian and military ships in the Red Sea. The U.S.-led strikes are a significant escalation and part of the growing regional ... Monday, November 15, 2021 / By: Keith Mines; Mary Speck, Ph.D. After claiming a decisive win in the November 7 elections, Daniel Ortega — who has been in office since 2007 — could now lead Nicaragua until 2027, making him Latin America’s longest serving ruler. The Sandinista government ensured its victory by shutting …New Lagos CP Adegoke Fayoade assumes duty. The new Commissioner of Police deployed to Lagos State Police Command, Adegoke …On November 17, USIP will launch the Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE) Action Guide. The guide provides a peacebuilding framework to help local stakeholders, policymakers and program funders and implementers support people who are disengaging from extremist violence …On February 13, USIP hosted a discussion with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jessica Lewis on the future of security sector governance and how the United States works to improve partner transparency, accountability and oversight in its security sector assistance. The conversation centered around the challenges posed by …Upcoming Public Open Houses. August 25, 2023. Please note: For the August Open House, USIP is partnering with the Trust for the National Mall and Monument Labs to host “Beyond Granite: Pulling Together Convening – Legacies and Futures of the National Mall” from 9am-5pm EDT with a reception from 5-7pm EDT. Register to attend here. In 2017, USIP launched the Peace Trail on the National Mall to further enhance the experience of visiting our nation’s capital. Anchored at USIP and tracing a path to a dozen other key sites in the vicinity, the reference guide highlights peace themes, elevating examples of key figures, institutions and moments in history that demonstrate ... USIP’S WORK. Since 2011, USIP’s approach in Libya has focused on building a strong local infrastructure for peace, strengthening the capacity of key constituencies such as youth and women, and facilitating local dialogues between groups in conflict. These local institutions will be crucial to the success of any eventual transitional justice ...The United States’ top priority is the “unity and integrity of the Ethiopian state” and its “commitment to the Ethiopian people,” U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman said at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington on November 2. Noting that the average civil war lasts 20 years, Feltman said a war that long would be …USIP’s Daniel Markey, Vikram J. Singh and Carla Freeman analyze the key priorities outlined in the document, and the strategic dynamics between the United States, India and China in the region. On February 11, the White House announced its new strategy for a “free and open Indo-Pacific” region, which pledges support for regional connectivity, …USIP’s Peace Teachers program is a virtual professional development opportunity for middle and high school educators in the United States. The 2024 program will select a cohort of up to 51 teachers — one from each U.S. state and Washington, D.C. — to receive education, resources and support to strengthen their teaching of international conflict and …A USIP Fact Sheet. Tunisia’s transition to democracy remains incomplete and under stress. Since the presidential measures to suspend the parliament, dismiss the government and draft a new constitution were enacted in 2021, socioeconomic conditions have continued to deteriorate, and risks of unrest …Feb 1, 2022 · In March 2021, the Myanmar Study Group was organized by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in response to the evolving conflict in Myanmar following the military coup of February 1, 2021. To support U.S. policy toward Myanmar, the Institute convened a study group of nine prominent experts on Myanmar and Asian affairs from April through September 2021. The study group held five ... The Latest @ USIP: Peacebuilding Lessons from Northern Ireland’s Religious Actors. Monday, June 26, 2023 By: Reverend Gary Mason One of the keys to the Northern Ireland peace process was patience — and with it, a long-term commitment from religious actors to pursue nonviolent avenues of ending the …Since 1988, USIP has awarded 408 non-residential fellowships to doctoral candidates enrolled in U.S. universities, many of whom have gone on to distinguished careers in research, teaching, and policymaking. Since 2017, USIP has partnered with the Minerva Research Initiative to build upon the successes of the Peace Scholar program.On December 7, USIP, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and the Ukrainian Embassy to the United States held a conversation on the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. Continue the conversation on Twitter with #HoldRussiaAccountable. Speakers. Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President …Please submit all media inquiries to [email protected] or call 202.429.3869. For all other inquiries, please call 202.457.1700. Ambassador William B. Taylor is vice president, Europe and Russia at the U.S. Institute of Peace. In 2019, he served as chargé d’affaires at the U.S. embassy in Kyiv and as the U.S. ambassador to …The Latest @ USIP: Peacebuilding Lessons from Northern Ireland’s Religious Actors. Monday, June 26, 2023 By: Reverend Gary Mason One of the keys to the Northern Ireland peace process was patience — and with it, a long-term commitment from religious actors to pursue nonviolent avenues of ending the …The key question is not whether Islam is a religion of peace, but rather, whether Muslims follow the Mohammed of Medina, regardless of whether they are Sunni or Shiite. Today, the West is still struggling to understand the religious justification for the Medina ideology, which is growing, and the links between …Tensions soared between the Houthi militia in Yemen and the United States after Houthis seized the crew of a commercial shipping vessel on Nov. 19, 2023. Houthis launched attacks–using drones, missiles, and small boats–on commercial shipping and naval warships in the Red Sea, one of the world’s most important waterways for …How have Nigeria's state-level peacebuilding institutions contributed to reducing violence and fostering dialogue in the country's conflict-prone Middle Belt? This report from the United States Institute of Peace examines the achievements and challenges of these agencies, and offers recommendations for enhancing their effectiveness and sustainability.USIP experts Carla Freeman, Mirna Galic, Daniel Markey, and Vikram Singh assess what the strategy has accomplished in the past two years, how it has navigated global shocks and its impact on partnerships in the region. This month marks the second anniversary of the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy …USIP's headquarters is the second building in Washington, D.C. designed by Safdie. The first was the fortress-like headquarters of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, …E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.USIP.org Special Report No. 503. First published 2021. ISBN: 978-1-60127-879-1 NO. 503 | NO vEmbER 2021 SPECIAL REPORT ABOUT THE AUTHORS Peter mandaville is a senior visiting expert in the Religion and Inclusive Societies Program at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) and professorUSIP has produced a Nepali-language version of its new documentary, Confronting the Truth. As the government conducts it own nationwide consultations on attitudes toward a truth commission, USIP will work with Nepali partner organizations to foster discussion on how experiences with truth commissions in other countries may inform Nepal's own ...A USIP Fact Sheet. Iraq’s social and political landscape has changed drastically after an escalation of regional and global power competition, the COVID-19-induced health and economic crises, and the unprecedented uprising by peaceful demonstrators in October 2019 that led to formation of a new government. These … Experts. On any given day, a third of U.S. Institute of Peace experts are deployed, deploying or returning from active conflict zones. They conduct training and research and provide analysis and resources to partners in conflict zones and in Washington D.C., working with government and civil society across the globe. On November 17, USIP will launch the Rehabilitation and (Re)integration through Individual, Social and Structural Engagement (RISE) Action Guide. The guide provides a peacebuilding framework to help local stakeholders, policymakers and program funders and implementers support people who are disengaging from extremist violence …Feb 28, 2024 · Today, Ukraine is fighting to save its young democracy against an unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion. Long plagued by corruption and a weak rule of law and traditionally separated by language and religion, Ukrainians have united in defense of their national sovereignty and, with international assistance and support, managed to stifle early Russian military advances. But to stave off ... Afghanistan Peace Efforts. Frustration and Failed Attempts Amid Forty-Plus Years of War. Share This. Print the Page. On August 15, 2021, the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan nearly 20 years after the United States ousted its previous regime and the movement regrouped as a formidable insurgency. The Taliban’s military victory occurred ... Feb 15, 2024 · This month marks the second anniversary of the Biden administration’s Indo-Pacific Strategy (IPS). USIP experts Carla Freeman, Mirna Galic, Daniel Markey, and Vikram Singh assess what the strategy has accomplished in the past two years, how it has navigated global shocks and its impact on partnerships in the region. USIP’S WORK. Since 2011, USIP’s approach in Libya has focused on building a strong local infrastructure for peace, strengthening the capacity of key constituencies such as youth and women, and facilitating local dialogues between groups in conflict. These local institutions will be crucial to the success of any eventual transitional justice ...Amid ongoing U.S.-China competition, Summers’ observation encapsulates one of the key reasons for China’s success across the Global South — particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. China delivers when it comes to building infrastructure, whether it’s airports and sports stadiums or 5G networks courtesy of Huawei and ZTE.USIP’s Mandela Series. After spending 27 years in prison, many expected Nelson Mandela to emerge as a man full of bitterness and anger toward those who had imprisoned him. Instead, he emerged as a towering figure of peace and justice whose own self-sacrifice and leadership were instrumental in ending the brutal apartheid system in …Since clashes erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, Sudan has descended into a devastating civil war. Peace talks between the armed factions have fallen short, leaving over 25 million people in need of assistance to survive. With more than 11 million individuals displaced …Feb 15, 2024 · The Philippines — an archipelago of more than 7,000 islands that was once a U.S. colony and is now a U.S. treaty ally — faces challenges to internal stability and sits at the crosshairs of geopolitical contestation in the Western Pacific. With decades of experience in the Philippines, USIP programming has expanded rapidly since 2022 along three lines: ground-level support to local partners ... On February 13, USIP hosted a discussion with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jessica Lewis on the future of security sector governance and how the United States works to improve partner transparency, accountability and oversight in its security sector assistance. The conversation centered around the challenges posed by …On December 7, USIP, the Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center and the Ukrainian Embassy to the United States held a conversation on the creation of a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression. Continue the conversation on Twitter with #HoldRussiaAccountable. Speakers. Lise Grande, welcoming remarks President …Feb 1, 2022 · In March 2021, the Myanmar Study Group was organized by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in response to the evolving conflict in Myanmar following the military coup of February 1, 2021. To support U.S. policy toward Myanmar, the Institute convened a study group of nine prominent experts on Myanmar and Asian affairs from April through September 2021. The study group held five ... USIP is a nonpartisan, independent institute founded by Congress to promote peace and prevent violent conflict worldwide. Follow USIP on LinkedIn to see its latest …The Latest @ USIP: Grassroots Efforts to Address Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis. Tuesday, February 13, 2024 By: Sara Pantuliano More than half of Sudan’s population of 46 million is in need of humanitarian assistance -- and less than a quarter of them are actually receiving aid amid the country’s civil conflict.A USIP team visiting the Marshall Islands last year learned that the caretakers of China’s old embassy were holding private meetings with the Marshallese government. (The country itself once recognized Beijing from 1990-1998.) But the extent of China’s influence activities in the Marshall Islands and Palau would be far greater if they switched recognition, as the …Tensions soared between the Houthi militia in Yemen and the United States after Houthis seized the crew of a commercial shipping vessel on Nov. 19, 2023. Houthis launched attacks–using drones, missiles, and small boats–on commercial shipping and naval warships in the Red Sea, one of the world’s most important waterways for …Jan 31, 2024 · On January 31, USIP hosted remarks from USAID Administrator Samantha Power and a conversation with frontline Sudanese responders and analysts. The discussion explored the experiences of Sudanese civilian-led emergency response rooms, the imperative to activate USAID’s localization agenda, and the priorities and needs of Sudanese civilians in the year ahead. While some parts of the Afghan economy managed to stabilize in 2023, poverty continued to increase and now stands at 69 percent of the population. Kanni Wignaraja, director for Asia and the Pacific at the U.N. Development Programme, discusses UNDP’s efforts to build resilience in local markets and promote women-owned …On February 13, USIP hosted a discussion with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Jessica Lewis on the future of security sector governance and how the United States works to improve partner transparency, accountability and oversight in its security sector assistance. The conversation centered around the challenges posed by … Grounded in USIP’s original mandate from Congress, Public Education at USIP serves the American people, providing resources and initiatives for K-12 students and educators, as well as others interested in learning about and working for peace. In this section, you will find resources on core concepts in conflict management, and initiatives that bring peacebuilding to life. Feb 28, 2024 · Today, Ukraine is fighting to save its young democracy against an unprovoked and unjustified Russian invasion. Long plagued by corruption and a weak rule of law and traditionally separated by language and religion, Ukrainians have united in defense of their national sovereignty and, with international assistance and support, managed to stifle early Russian military advances. But to stave off ... USIP spoke with several regional experts about how the climate crisis is threatening the territorial and economic stability of many Pacific Island nations, why keeping the Pacific a nuclear-free zone should be a security imperative, and what the United States can do to help resolve the region’s longstanding issues in a just and fair way. ...The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is seeking $56,300,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, to promote global peace and security in accordance with its Congressional mandate to help prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict in …Feb 13, 2024 · USIP Local Funding for Peace in Pakistan. The U.S. Institute of Peace supports programs and research that contribute to the mission of promoting enduring peace in South Asia. The institute provides analysis, capacity development and resources to individuals and institutions working to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict. The 1984 USIP Act, introduced by Hatfield, was approved. President Ronald Reagan signed it into law. Reagan met the first USIP board of directors at the White House in 1986, telling them: “As you begin your work for peace in the great American tradition, you have my best wishes and those of the American people.”. The USIP Academy offers a wide range of courses for peacebuilding practitioners looking to learn more about how to transform violent conflicts in their communities. Public Education at USIP serves the American people, providing resources and initiatives for K-12 students and educators, as well as others interested in learning about and working ... USIP’s Jason Tower, Brian Harding and Alex Stephenson discuss how ASEAN countries are approaching Myanmar’s crisis and relations with Russia, where negotiations with China on the South China Sea stand, and the meeting between the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats at the regional forum. 1. Differences over Myanmar persist.South Sudan gained independence on July 9, 2011. USIP monitored the developments preceding and following this dramatic event. In January 2011, southern Sudan voted for independence through a referendum. Although Sudanese President Omar Bashir acknowledged this result, the road to independence remained plagued by unresolved …Americas. Latin American countries have made considerable strides to build more peaceful societies in recent decades—but are still struggling to consolidate democratic principles while residual armed conflict, high levels of inequality, and political polarization remain. In Colombia, USIP helped achieve and implement a peace agreement between ...Libya has struggled to remain unified since the Arab uprising in 2011 and the ouster of Muammar Qaddafi eight months later. During the chaos of an unraveling regime, armed groups proliferated, and Islamism emerged as a powerful new political force. In Libya’s first democratic election, voters largely opted for a secular …The building is the hub for USIP’s conflict management work around the world, and a venue for high-level events, trainings and other meetings and activities that advance the institute’s peacebuilding mission. USIP opened its original office two years after the institute’s creation by Congress and signing into law by President Reagan in 1984.Making Peace Possible United States Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20037 202.457.1700 USIP.RG About USIP The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is …President Biden marked the beginning of Nowruz, the Perian new year, on March 19, 2024 with a pledge that the United States and its allies “will hold …USIP’S Work. Since 2011, USIP’s approach in Libya has focused on building a strong local infrastructure for peace, strengthening the capacity of key constituencies such as youth …USIP’S WORK. Since 2011, USIP’s approach in Libya has focused on building a strong local infrastructure for peace, strengthening the capacity of key constituencies such as youth and women, and facilitating local dialogues between groups in conflict. These local institutions will be crucial to the success of any eventual transitional justice ...The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve violent conflict around the world. USIP does this by engaging directly in conflict zones and by providing analysis, education, and resources to those working for peace. Created by Congress in 1984 as an independent, nonpartisan, federally funded organization, USIP’s … The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is possible ... The mounting tensions and risk of nuclear war that plague the Korean Peninsula today are typically attributed to a combination of North Korea’s aggressive nuclear posture and doctrine and the U.S.-South Korea alliance’s proactive deterrence countermeasures. However, while these factors are proximate and important, they …The USIP Learning Agenda is a joint venture of our thematic, regional and evaluation centers as well as a partnership between our own experts and leading academic researchers. DevLab@Penn (formerly of Duke University) is supporting all aspects of our learning agenda. Specifically, the agenda includes 12 strategic questions that we believe … Against the backdrop of a shifting international order and the resurgence of strategic competition among powerful states, USIP’s work on China has two primary objectives: averting crisis or conflict between the United States and China and mitigating the potential for violence in countries and regions where China is extending its influence. Learn more in USIP’s fact sheet on The Current ... USIP’s Jason Tower, Brian Harding and Alex Stephenson discuss how ASEAN countries are approaching Myanmar’s crisis and relations with Russia, where negotiations with China on the South China Sea stand, and the meeting between the top U.S. and Chinese diplomats at the regional forum. 1. Differences over Myanmar persist.Jun 8, 2023 · The Taliban have done it again: implementing a nearly complete ban against cultivation of opium poppy — Afghanistan’s most important agricultural product — repeating their similarly successful 2000-2001 prohibition on the crop. But the temptation to view the current ban in an overly positive light — as an important global counter-narcotics victory — must be avoided. This is ... As part of the U.S. engagement in Afghanistan, USIP will play a key role in peacebuilding efforts in Afghanistan through promoting good governance, democratic processes, and rule of law. USIP’s work is focused on ensuring that institutions and policies in place during the U.S. – Afghan transition are sustainable and cost effective and work ...Experts. On any given day, a third of U.S. Institute of Peace experts are deployed, deploying or returning from active conflict zones. They conduct training and research and provide analysis and resources to partners in conflict zones and in Washington D.C., working with government and civil society across the globe.Since 2004, USIP has maintained a permanent field mission in Iraq, with an outstanding Iraqi and American staff who provide essential on-the-ground support to USIP's programs. Experts in Baghdad and Washington implement projects aimed at promoting reconciliation and moderation, strengthening governance and civil …The Latest @ USIP: Healing the Legacies of War in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Monday, October 16, 2023 By: Sera Koulabdara; Le Hoang Linh; Bob March; Leakhena Nou; Erin Phuong Steinhauer Over five decades later, the legacies of the Vietnam War still impact Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia and their relations with the United States. …Making Peace Possible United States Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave, NW Washington, DC 20037 202.457.1700 USIP.RG About USIP The United States Institute of Peace is a national, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress and dedicated to the proposition that a world without violent conflict is …
In surveying these various crimes, it would seem that Russia today is committing three essential types of crimes: a war of aggression, war crimes and genocide. Early in the war, a majority of member states in the U.N. General Assembly recognized Russia as the aggressor. Additionally, even though U.N. Security …. Cafe canela
Nigeria’s security challenges have metastasized over the past decade, constraining governance capacity and deepening public distrust in its institutions. As Africa’s most populous democracy and largest economy, Nigeria’s stability has significant implications for the region, as well as for U.S. efforts to …USIP experts Carla Freeman, Mirna Galic, Daniel Markey, and Vikram Singh assess what the strategy has accomplished in the past two years, how it has navigated global shocks and its impact on partnerships in the region. Type: Analysis; Question and Answer. Global Policy. The Latest @ USIP: U.S.-Australia Cooperation in the Pacific Islands. Monday, …The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has had long-standing engagement in South and Central Asia and the Asia-Pacific. USIP’s Asia Center, established in 2015, currently maintains country offices in Afghanistan, Burma and Pakistan, where staff work with local and international partners to encourage greater inclusivity, promote political and social … The U.S. Institute of Peace conducts targeted projects to carry out its mission of preventing, mitigating and resolving violent conflict. They may focus on a particular area of research or policy analysis, a type of training or public education, or a specific approach to peacebuilding. Current Projects. Countries. A USIP Fact Sheet. Iraq’s social and political landscape has changed drastically after an escalation of regional and global power competition, the COVID-19-induced health and economic crises, and the unprecedented uprising by peaceful demonstrators in October 2019 that led to formation of a new government. These …USIP conducts research on governance and security to better advise Nigerian policymakers in their response to these challenges. A 2020 public opinion survey found new linkages between COVID-19, instability and conflict. These survey findings informed policy discussions with senior U.S. and Nigerian policymakers, including NigerianThe Latest @ USIP: How to Address Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis Amid War. Wednesday, January 3, 2024 By: Patrick Youssef Nearly nine months into Sudan’s civil conflict, the fighting has not only upended daily life across the country, but also disrupted Sudan’s already shaky economic and social services — leaving millions in need of dire …Iraq is recovering from cycles of warfare, which displaced millions of people and caused massive destruction. As the country rebuilds, stabilizes and reintegrates into the region and the international community, it also needs to improve governance, diversify its economy and adapt to climate change. Since 2003, USIP has operated uninterrupted in …The United States’ top priority is the “unity and integrity of the Ethiopian state” and its “commitment to the Ethiopian people,” U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Jeffrey Feltman said at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington on November 2. Noting that the average civil war lasts 20 years, Feltman said a war that long would be …How have Nigeria's state-level peacebuilding institutions contributed to reducing violence and fostering dialogue in the country's conflict-prone Middle Belt? This report from the United States Institute of Peace examines the achievements and challenges of these agencies, and offers recommendations for enhancing their effectiveness and sustainability.Mar 30, 2022 · Even prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, religious relations between the two countries have often mirrored the long-simmering geopolitical tensions surrounding Ukrainian independence and autonomy. Russia’s previous annexation of Crimea and its intervention in Donbas had already provoked the creation of a united Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) by uniting the Ukrainian Autocephalous ... Grounded in USIP’s original mandate from Congress, Public Education at USIP serves the American people, providing resources and initiatives for K-12 students and educators, as well as others interested in learning about and working for peace. In this section, you will find resources on core concepts in conflict management, and initiatives that bring peacebuilding to life. Last week marked one year since Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani assumed office. His ascension to the role came after a year of deep political tensions, several alarming but contained episodes of violence, and no annual government budget. A political agreement among the Shia coalition known as the …The USIP Learning Agenda is a joint venture of our thematic, regional and evaluation centers as well as a partnership between our own experts and leading academic researchers. DevLab@Penn (formerly of Duke University) is supporting all aspects of our learning agenda. Specifically, the agenda includes 12 strategic questions that we believe …On the Olive Branch blog, USIP’s experts will offer their insights on countries and themes that are strategic targets of USIP’s work around the globe. These will include Afghanistan, Burma, China, Iraq, Nigeria and Tunisia. Themes will include the worldwide effort to end violent extremism, and USIP’s work to improve peace processes such ....