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The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has appointed Manal Omar as Director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Programs. Omar will play a key role in USIP’s operational efforts in this region, particularly assisting key stakeholders and local populations through the difficult transitions.
The U.S. Institute of Peace mourns the passing of former Congressman Howard Wolpe. He was a close associate of USIP, working together to promote peace in Nigeria, Sudan, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
(Washington) – Experts from the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) have been closely monitoring the situation in Libya and are available for comment on the next steps needed to ensure a safe and peaceful transition.
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) has appointed Dr. Abiodun Williams as acting senior vice president of its Center for Conflict Management (CCM). Williams will lead USIP’s work in major conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.
The United States Institute of Peace congratulates President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Leymah Gbowee and Tawakul Karman for earning the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize.
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) remains committed to promoting peace and stability in Afghanistan. Since 2002, the Institute has piloted innovative projects, including work with district-level dispute resolution commissions and in-depth research and analysis on political reconciliation, while emphasizing teaching and training efforts through support to Afghan-NGOs.
In a new volume, “International Mediation in Venezuela” from the United States Institute of Peace, authors Jennifer McCoy and Francisco Diez analyze the two-year effort of the Carter Center and the international community to prevent violent conflict and preserve democratic processes in Venezuela between 2002 and 2004.
The United States Institute of Peace has named Steven Heydemann to the new position of senior adviser for Middle East Initiatives effective October 1, 2011.
The United States Institute of Peace has appointed Col. Paul Hughes (U.S. Army, retired), as chief of staff. Hughes will play a key role in the continuing program coordination between USIP and the federal government, especially the Departments of Defense and State.
U.S. Institute of Peace is saddened to learn of the passing of Malcolm Wallop, former U.S. senator from Wyoming.