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In Memoriam: Madeleine Albright

In Memoriam: Madeleine Albright

Thursday, March 24, 2022

News Type: Announcement

The U.S. Institute of Peace is deeply saddened by the loss of Madeleine Albright, the first woman to be appointed the U.S. Secretary of State. Her commitment to bipartisanship in promoting democracy, human rights and peace has been an inspiration to generations of leaders.

Ukrainian Counterattacks Are Pushing Back Russian Troops - Foreign Policy

Thursday, March 24, 2022

News Type: USIP in the News

“The Ukrainian military has performed way above expectations,” said William Taylor, a scholar at the U.S. Institute of Peace think tank and former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. “But in order for them to continue, it’s going to require a lot of support from NATO and from the United States. And that needs to come now.”

Conflict Analysis & PreventionGlobal Policy

US finding that Myanmar army committed genocide against Rohingya to have limited effect - The Straits Times (Singapore)

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

News Type: USIP in the News

Congress, however, will take some action based on the finding, analysts say. This is "the opening salvo in the roll-out of a wider US strategy for responding to the current situation in Myanmar that has been requested by the Senate," Ms Priscilla Clapp, a former top US diplomat in Myanmar and now a senior adviser at USIP.

Human Rights

Ukrainian ambassador to US accuses Russia of 'genocide' during invasion - Washington Examiner

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

News Type: USIP in the News

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States accused the Russian military of committing “genocide," arguing its tactics show “no military objective.” Ambassador Oksana Markarova made the comments about Russia’s disregard for civilian life and infrastructure during a panel conversation hosted by the U.S. Institute of Peace.

Human RightsJustice, Security & Rule of Law