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.
A pickup truck with four-wheel drive rumbled down a small hill and then came to a sudden stop. For the past few hours, we had been winding through a long road in the northern part of Shan State, where the trees on both sides were so thick that we couldn’t see anything from the windows. I quickly jumped out...
The major investments of China in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has been targeted by the Islamic State-Khorasan Province (ISIS-K) and other terrorist groups. Nikkei Asia reported that attacks on Chinese projects in the area are also a kind of retaliation for the inhuman treatment of the Muslim Uyghur population in...
Mirna Galic spoke to Bloomberg’s Daybreak Asia about the significance of NATO deepening ties in Asia, addressing security threats from North Korea and China, and NATO seeking more cooperation from countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine including Japan’s issue and a new national...
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, U.S. officials have watched with some anxiety as billions of American dollars flowed into the country, well aware of Kyiv’s history of political corruption and fearing that aid might be siphoned off for personal gain. The ouster of several top officials from Ukraine’s government...
The US struggled to defend a major partner in the Indo-Pacific this week after the Indian government headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi banned a BBC documentary critical of Modi’s policies toward Muslims.“There are a number of elements that undergird the global strategic partnership that we have...
Dr Chris Kwaja, the Interim Country Manager, U.S Institute of Peace (USIP), said that a national dialogue on security, ahead the general election was timely and more should be instituted by the relevant electoral stakeholders. Kwaja lauded Nigerians for their enthusiasm during the voters’ registration, collection of...
Any visitor to her classroom senses immediately that this is a teacher that loves her job and loves social studies. Numerous awards and plaques decorate her room, clearly demonstrating her abilities and her interest in teaching...
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, many of the world’s major democracies lined up to condemn Russian aggression and rally to Ukraine’s defense. India did not. It abstained on key votes at the United Nations and refused to denounce its longtime partner. The backlash that ensued was striking...
For more than a year now, there has been a climate of fear among the public and media workers in Taliban Afghanistan, said Barry Salaam (Barry Salaam Senior Program Officer, Afghanistan, US Institute of Peace) expert from the American Peace Institute: “[The Taliban] are creating a climate of fear among journalists...