Tara Sonenshine Sworn In as Undersecretary of State
Tara Sonenshine Sworn In as Undersecretary of State
Former USIP Executive Vice President Tara Sonenshine was formally sworn in as undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on April 24. In her remarks, Sonenshine spoke of her career in journalism and government, and paid tribute to her mentors, including USIP President Richard Solomon.
Continuing Burma’s Transition to Democracy
Continuing Burma’s Transition to Democracy
Policymakers and experts consider how to advance U.S.-Burmese relations during this fragile period of transition in the Southeast Asian nation.
Obama Announces Formation of the Atrocities Prevention Board
On April 23, 2012, President Obama announced the formation of the Atrocities Prevention Board and other steps to help the United
On April 23, 2012, President Obama announced the formation of the Atrocities Prevention Board and other steps to help the United States prevent and respond to mass atrocities. USIP’s Jonas Claes discusses the impact these initiatives will have on U.S. atrocity prevention efforts.
U.S. Envoy to Sudan, S. Sudan Addresses USIP's Academy
U.S. Envoy to Sudan, S. Sudan Addresses USIP's Academy
Ambassador Princeton Lyman, the U.S. special envoy to Sudan and South Sudan, spoke to a group of students at USIP's Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding.
USIP Grant Supported Iraqi Widows and Displaced People
USIP Grant Supported Iraqi Widows and Displaced People
In response to the crisis of widows and internally displaced persons in Iraq, USIP assisted the Women's Alliance for a Democratic Iraq’s work to provide this vulnerable population with practical education on legal rights, literacy, job-hunting and on-the-ground peacebuilding.
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.
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- 03 Obama Announces Formation of the Atrocities Prevention Board On April 23, 2012, President Obama announced the formation of the Atrocities Prevention Board and other steps to help the United
- 04 U.S. Envoy to Sudan, S. Sudan Addresses USIP's Academy U.S. Envoy to Sudan, S. Sudan Addresses USIP's Academy
- 05 USIP Grant Supported Iraqi Widows and Displaced People USIP Grant Supported Iraqi Widows and Displaced People
- 06 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
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- May 1, 2012 | Prevention Newsletter
Read about USIP’s on-the-ground and region-specific work aimed at the prevention of conflict in North Africa, the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia, and our special project on atrocity prevention.
- April 30, 2012 | News Feature
On April 25, Robin Wright, noted author, journalist, and joint USIP-Woodrow Wilson Center fellow, was recognized by the Overseas Press Club (OPC) for her recent book Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Middle East. Wright received the OPC’s Cornelius Ryan Award, which recognizes the best non-fiction book on international affairs.
- April 30, 2012 | Olive Branch Post
Colette Rausch, USIP's Director of Rule of Law Center blogs on the Charles Taylor conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity and her mixed feelings open up the promise "transitional justice."
- April 30, 2012 | Course
Learn how to develop effective strategies for establishing stable institutions and a robust civil society, including how to address the interplay among issues of corruption, accountability, rule of law, elections, political party development, public administration, and economic reconstruction in divided societies.
- April 26, 2012 | News Feature
Policymakers and experts consider how to advance U.S.-Burmese relations during this fragile period of transition in the Southeast Asian nation.
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The International Network for Economics and Conflict is a comprehensive one-stop tool for practitioners of economic development working in fragile states. Participate in the discussion boards, peruse the documents in our library, watch some of the video interviews with experts returning from the field, or ask a question of our panel of experts.
3843International- The Iran Primer offers a comprehensive but concise overview of Iran’s politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. It chronicles U.S.-Iran relations under six American presidents and probes five options for dealing with Iran. Organized thematically, this book provides top-level briefings by fifty experts on Iran (both Iranian and Western authors) as well as a handful of rising talent. It provides hard factual information for ready reference, thoughtful analysis, and context. The Iran Primer is a practical and accessible “go-to” resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran’s pivotal role in world politics.6482The
The Strategic Posture Review Commission, established by Congress in 2008, examined the nation’s long-term strategy regarding deterrence capabilities, arms control initiatives, and nuclear nonproliferation. The bipartisan group, whose work was facilitated by USIP, concluded in its 2009 report that nuclear dangers can be reduced if the U.S. pursues a comprehensive strategy centered on both deterrence and diplomacy.
3841America’sThe Peace Media Clearinghouse connects the peacebuilding community with an unprecedented array of multimedia resources. This searchable database aggregates free videos, radio programs, serious computer games and public service announcements—along with accompanying downloadable teaching guides, curriculum and other resources. Regularly updated, the Clearinghouse provides a central site for policymakers, academics and practitioners to access, share and discuss the latest advances in media and peacebuilding around the world.
5425TheMedia as Global Diplomat II was a day-long conference with top thinkers from the public and private sectors. While public diplomacy experts struggle to develop strategic communications campaigns to win hearts and minds abroad, new research on the frontiers of neuroscience and psychology suggests a different approach. Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan delivered keynote remarks.
3842MediaWhat exactly is a “conflict entrepreneur”? What do we mean by a “resource curse”? And perhaps most importantly, what is the difference between peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding? To help practitioners, scholars, and students answer these questions, USIP has developed Peace Terms: A Glossary of Terms for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding. This extensive glossary provides short definitions of a wide range of complex and often confusing terms used in the field of conflict resolution.
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