A rapid, unconditional U.S. exit puts the peace process and the gains Afghanistan has made in the last 20 years into serious jeopardy. The Taliban's tactic of running out the clock on the U.S. troop...
Just like with the peace process, women’s inclusion and input are critical in the response to COVID-19. BY: Belquis Ahmadi Amid the coronavirus pandemic many countries around the world have reported...
Authors: Felix Colchester (CR), Laura Henao Izquierdo (CINEP) and Philipp Lustenberger (swisspeace) “The quality of a peace agreement is only equal to the quality of its implementation. While the...
Despite patriarchy and bombs, Syrian women take seats at negotiations over Syria’s future. Palwasha L. Kakar; James Rupert Amid the traumas of Syria’s war, women like Ghalia Rahal are building an...
As attacks surge regionwide, local dialogues from Senegal to Nigeria strengthen communities’ security By: James Rupert A perfect storm of violence is breaking upon Africa’s Sahel. Since late 2018,...
Defeating Islamic State violence will mean rebuilding a region—and hopes for life among tens of thousands. BY: Robin Wright After losing its last territory in Syria on March 23, 2019, the Islamic...
Low turnout expected as voters choose 29 governors and lawmakers for 36 state legislatures. By: Aly Verjee; Chris Kwaja On March 9, Nigerians return to the polls to elect governors and state...
Negotiations with the Taliban must include Afghan women to protect their progress and build a sustainable peace. Friday, March 1, 2019 / BY: Belquis Ahmadi As talks between the U.S. and the Taliban...
South Sudanese citizens are demanding democratic reforms through strategic nonviolent action BY: Maria J. Stephan; Nicholas Zaremba On September 12 of last year, South Sudan’s president, Salva...
Tensions with Russia, criminal networks and far-right extremists raise the risk of violence By: Jonas Claes; Artem Miroshnichenko From September to December 2018, USIP conducted an election violence...