New Media and Old: Using Social Media and Radio in Pakistan and Afghanistan
USIP’s Theo Dolan and Michael Dwyer recently returned from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are looking at ways to harness t
USIP’s Theo Dolan and Michael Dwyer recently returned from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are looking at ways to harness the power of social media and how to use a new radio program to educate rural Afghans on “rule of law” concepts in attempt to strengthen security.
Sudan and South Sudan Teeter on Brink of War
Sudan and South Sudanese in Conflict over Oil-Producing Region
USIP’s Jon Temin discusses violent flare up between Sudanese and South Sudanese forces in an oil-rich region on their disputed border, and what is at stake for the region and international community.
Beyond the Annan Plan for Syria
Beyond the Annan Plan for Syria
A week after the U.N. monitors arrived in Syria, USIP’s Steven Heydemann assesses U.N. Special Envoy Kofi Annan’s peace plan.
Head of the Secretariat for Afghanistan's High Peace Council Visits USIP
Peace in Afghanistan must not be seen as a one-time “deal,” but a longer-term process to be effective, says Minister Masoom Stan
Peace in Afghanistan must not be seen as a one-time “deal,” but a longer-term process to be effective, says Minister Masoom Stanekzai, head of the Joint Secretariat of the High peace Council, after a visit to USIP.
Despite Big Unresolved Issues, Progress in Iran Nuclear Negotiations
Daniel Brumberg looks at the outcome of the April 14 "P5+1" talks with Iran in Istanbul.
Daniel Brumberg looks at the outcomes of the April 14 "P5+1" talks with Iran in Istanbul. Catherine Ashton (pictured), the European Union's high representative for foreign policy, indicated in a statement that both sides emerged with a positive result.
"Peace doesn’t just happen. It’s something you have to work at."
USIP's Michael Graham discusses how peacebuilding saves lives and money at a time of persistent conflict around the world.
USIP's Michael Graham discusses how peacebuilding saves lives and money at a time of persistent conflict around the world.
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- 01 New Media and Old: Using Social Media and Radio in Pakistan and Afghanistan USIP’s Theo Dolan and Michael Dwyer recently returned from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are looking at ways to harness t
- 02 Sudan and South Sudan Teeter on Brink of War Sudan and South Sudanese in Conflict over Oil-Producing Region
- 03 Beyond the Annan Plan for Syria Beyond the Annan Plan for Syria
- 04 Head of the Secretariat for Afghanistan's High Peace Council Visits USIP Peace in Afghanistan must not be seen as a one-time “deal,” but a longer-term process to be effective, says Minister Masoom Stan
- 05 Despite Big Unresolved Issues, Progress in Iran Nuclear Negotiations Daniel Brumberg looks at the outcome of the April 14 "P5+1" talks with Iran in Istanbul.
- 06 "Peace doesn’t just happen. It’s something you have to work at." USIP's Michael Graham discusses how peacebuilding saves lives and money at a time of persistent conflict around the world.
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- April 20, 2012 | In the Field
USIP’s Theo Dolan and Michael Dwyer recently returned from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are looking at ways to harness the power of social media to prevent or reduce violence and how to use a new radio program to educate rural Afghans on “rule of law” concepts in attempt to strengthen security in those areas. Dolan is senior program officer for USIP’s Center of Innovation for Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding. Dwyer is a senior program officer for the COI.
- April 20, 2012 | On the Issues
USIP’s Theo Dolan and Michael Dwyer recently returned from Afghanistan and Pakistan, where they are looking at ways to harness the power of social media to prevent or reduce violence and how to use a new radio program to educate rural Afghans on “rule of law” concepts in attempt to strengthen security in those areas. Dolan is senior program officer for USIP’s Center of Innovation for Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding. Dwyer is a senior program officer for the COI.
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