Friday, December 8, 2023
Press
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.
Has New START Reached a Dead End? - Lawfare
In February, the State Department reported that Russia is noncompliant with the monitoring and verification provisions of New START, with implications for its central arms limits.
Iraq’s overreliance on oil threatens economic, political strife - Al Jazeera
With an economy so reliant on oil, Iraq has long faced a tough balancing act between the short-term gains that can come from ramping up production and the long-term problems that can arise from overproduction.
Moscow attack fuels concern over ISIS risk from Taliban's Afghanistan - CBS News
The devastating March 22 terrorist attack on a packed concert hall in the Moscow suburbs brought Afghanistan abruptly back into the spotlight, as suspicions quickly fell on the ISIS branch in the country.
Networking for success: On Washington trip, students learn from policy professionals - University of Notre Dame's Keough School of Public Affairs
After she graduates this spring, Valena McEwen wants to help cities as they work to mitigate and adapt to climate change.
Can Afghan Taliban Fight Pakistani Military? - VOA
Two and a half years into their reign, the Afghan Taliban have cemented their ultra-conservative rule across the war-torn country but have yet to turn their fighting force into a traditional military.
ECOWAS remains pillar of democracy in Africa, must be protected, says Institute - News Agency Nigeria
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) says the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) remains the pillar of democracy in Africa and must be protected and supported by Member States.
Great power competition in Africa: Threat Status with Ambassador Johnnie Carson - The Washington Times
By 2050, one in four people on earth will be from Africa, a continent of vast natural resources and precious metal reserves but also great foreign and national security challenges for Washington.
Reducing war and nuclear risks on the Korean Peninsula - Korean Times
The Korean Peninsula has always stood as one of the most dangerous flashpoints for conflict throughout the Cold War and the post-Cold War era.
Why ISIS attacked Moscow - Vox's Today Explained
The Moscow terror attack could mark the beginning of an even more brutal phase in Russia’s war in Ukraine — even if Ukraine had nothing to do with it. It's also a sign that ISIS-K is making a global comeback.
The ruthless 29-year-old terror boss with a $10million bounty on his head who transformed extremist group into world's most feared ISIS off-shoot behind attacks in Afghanistan, Iran and Russia - and attempting to hit Europe - Daily Mail UK
Sanaullah Ghafari, the 29 year old leader of the Afghan branch of Islamic State, has overseen its transformation into one of the most fearsome branches of the global Islamist network...