Across Asia, unstable governments and extremist violence undermine peace and security. Through longstanding engagement in the region, the U.S. Institute of Peace works on the ground on a range of initiatives such as support for strengthening the rule of law in Afghanistan or mediation training to promote a more inclusive peace process in Burma. Most recently, USIP expanded its work to include research, dialogue and training on China’s role in countries that are fragile or affected by conflict.