United States Institute of Peace Names New Director of Afghanistan and Pakistan
For Immediate Release - September 1, 2009 Contact: Lauren Sucher, 202/429-3822 (Washington) - The United States Institute of Peace named J Alexander Thier as director of Afghanistan and Pakistan programs effective September 1, 2009. Respected as a leading authority on both countries, Thier will serve as the coordinator of all USIP programs related to Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the cross-border region. Thier will oversee the Institute's efforts both in Washington, D.C. and in the region. "A...