http://www.usip.org The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations, and increase peacebuilding capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by its direct involvement in peacebuilding efforts around the globe. Raising public awareness about international conflicts and peacemaking efforts The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and democratic transformations, and increase peacebuilding capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by its direct involvement in peacebuilding efforts around the globe. None en-us 2006 United States Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org (webmaster) webmaster@usip.org Politics U.S. Institute of Peace United States Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org No http://www.usip.org/logo.jpg http://www.usip.org http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1216_iraq_economic_reconstruction.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1216_iraq_economic_reconstruction.html 01:56:20 December 16, 2008 10:00:00 EST Effective economic reconstruction sends a number of positive signals in conflict-affected environments. It heralds a return to normalcy via employment creation and a resumption of investment flows and it fosters a broad constituency for peace by laying the foundation for sustained economic activity. Effective economic reconstruction sends a number of positive signals in conflict-affected environments. It heralds a return to normalcy via employment creation and a resumption of investment flows and it fosters a broad constituency for peace by laying the foundation for sustained economic activity. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast economic reconstruction iraq practitioners employment investment sustained market-based task force business stability operations defense department economy paul brinkley john herbst tfbso raymond gilpin daniel serwer usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1212_national_security.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1212_national_security.html 01:48:17 December 12, 2008 10:00:00 EST The national security system of the United States was created in 1947 during the administration of President Harry Truman. That world no longer exists. Today the nation is confronted with a globalized, more unpredictable world with multidimensional threats. The national security system of the United States was created in 1947 during the administration of President Harry Truman. That world no longer exists. Today the nation is confronted with a globalized, more unpredictable world with multidimensional threats. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast national security reform united states administration harry truman president project james locher pnsr congress redesign presidential directives act legislation dobbins european global affairs usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1211_preventing_genocide.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1211_preventing_genocide.html 01:20:34 December 11, 2008 12:00:00 EST The Genocide Prevention Task Force, chaired by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, released its final report on December 8. The report provides practical recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities around the world. The Genocide Prevention Task Force, chaired by former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, released its final report on December 8. The report provides practical recommendations to enhance the U.S. government's capacity to respond to emerging threats of genocide and mass atrocities around the world. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast genocide prevention task force policymakers madeleine albright william cohen mass atrocities john danforth tom daschle stuart eizenstat michael gerson dan glickman jack kemp gabrielle kirk mcdonald pickering julia taft vin weber anthony zinni united states holocaust memorial museum american academy usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1209_ali_aldabbagh.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1209_ali_aldabbagh.html 00:53:34 December 9, 2008 12:00:00 EST Dr. Ali al-Dabbagh will present a new vision for Iraq as a stronghold of regional security, stability and economic prosperity. After his presentation, Dr. al-Dabbagh will respond to questions from the audience. Dr. Ali al-Dabbagh will present a new vision for Iraq as a stronghold of regional security, stability and economic prosperity. After his presentation, Dr. al-Dabbagh will respond to questions from the audience. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast ali al-dabbagh iraqi iraq regional security stability economic economy usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1209_haiti_legal.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1209_haiti_legal.html 01:48:17 December 9, 2008 14:00:00 EST There is widespread support within Haiti for reform of Haiti's criminal laws that date from the 1860s. Haitian laws do not reflect contemporary criminal justice standards and international human rights norms and do not address some of the most serious crimes that are committed in Haiti. There is widespread support within Haiti for reform of Haiti's criminal laws that date from the 1860s. Haitian laws do not reflect contemporary criminal justice standards and international human rights norms and do not address some of the most serious crimes that are committed in Haiti. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast haiti criminal law justice human rights legal reform code rene magloire minister gloria jean garland william o'neill vivienne o'connor robert perito usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1204_haiti_poverty.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1204_haiti_poverty.html 01:58:43 December 4, 2008 09:30:00 EST In November 2007, the Government of Haiti published its strategy for economic growth and poverty reduction. The strategy identified development priorities for the government and provided a blueprint for international donor support. In November 2007, the Government of Haiti published its strategy for economic growth and poverty reduction. The strategy identified development priorities for the government and provided a blueprint for international donor support. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast toward end poverty haiti government economic poverty strategy donor support hurricanes tropical storms haitian charles call jacques edouard alexis stephen horblitt robert perito usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1119_ssr_missions.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1119_ssr_missions.html 01:52:50 November 19, 2008 13:30:00 EST The U.S. government and the U.N. have moved ahead with formalizing their work on Security Sector Reform (SSR). They have also begun to concentrate on the challenges of assessments and planning in SSR operations. The U.S. government and the U.N. have moved ahead with formalizing their work on Security Sector Reform (SSR). They have also begun to concentrate on the challenges of assessments and planning in SSR operations. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast government united nations un security sector reform ssr operations jared riggs gregory hermsmeyer defense policy undersecretary doug brooks peace christina rosati military bureau department state robert perito usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1117_apology_reconciliation.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1117_apology_reconciliation.html 02:30:32 November 17, 2008 10:00:00 EST On February 13th, 2008 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made an official apology to Australia’s indigenous peoples, specifically members of the “Stolen Generations”, for the wrongs committed against them by the Australian government. This historic event is captured in a moving short film, Apology. On February 13th, 2008 Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd made an official apology to Australia’s indigenous peoples, specifically members of the “Stolen Generations”, for the wrongs committed against them by the Australian government. This historic event is captured in a moving short film, Apology. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast apology reconciliation processes australia prime minister kevin rudd indigenous peoples stolen generations joseph montville reconciliation religions diplomacy stephanie schwartz usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1106_securing_afghanistan.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1106_securing_afghanistan.html 02:00:11 November 6, 2008 13:00:00 EST The next President of the United States will have to confront enormous security challenges in Afghanistan. Violence in Afghanistan has dramatically increased this year, reaching its worst level since 2001. The next President of the United States will have to confront enormous security challenges in Afghanistan. Violence in Afghanistan has dramatically increased this year, reaching its worst level since 2001. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast securing afghanistan challenge administration future project president united states security indian embassy bombing kandahar prison break karzai government suicide bombings ied kabul violence pakistan human rights commission usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1029_us_treasury.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1029_us_treasury.html 02:02:30 October 29, 2008 10:00:00 EST A great deal has been written in recent years about both the shortcomings of and need to reform the way the United States conducts foreign assistance, particularly in the context of post-conflict state-building. In these discussions, most attention has understandably been devoted to the agencies most closely associated with the "three Ds" of defense, diplomacy, and development: the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. A great deal has been written in recent years about both the shortcomings of and need to reform the way the United States conducts foreign assistance, particularly in the context of post-conflict state-building. In these discussions, most attention has understandably been devoted to the agencies most closely associated with the "three Ds" of defense, diplomacy, and development: the Department of Defense, the Department of State, and the U.S. Agency for International Development. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast united states treasury state building sustainable economies usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1028_haiti.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1028_haiti.html 01:47:37 October 28, 2008 10:00:00 EST This fall Haiti was struck by four successive hurricanes and tropical storms with devastating consequences. Over 800 people died and millions are homeless and at risk of starvation. This fall Haiti was struck by four successive hurricanes and tropical storms with devastating consequences. Over 800 people died and millions are homeless and at risk of starvation. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast haiti hurricanes storms storm weather conflict tropical island unrest event usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1027_financial_turmoil.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1027_financial_turmoil.html 01:25:37 October 27, 2008 12:30:00 EST The global financial system has witnessed massive bailouts, significant government intervention and wide-ranging corporate restructuring in a bid to avoid or mitigate the negative effects of the recent market slump. This has taken place against the backdrop of plummeting economic indicators and eroding investor confidence. The global financial system has witnessed massive bailouts, significant government intervention and wide-ranging corporate restructuring in a bid to avoid or mitigate the negative effects of the recent market slump. This has taken place against the backdrop of plummeting economic indicators and eroding investor confidence. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast financial turmoil fragile states bailouts corporate restructuring economic investor industrialized industrializing economies conflict governments stakeholders international monetary fund world bank usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1017_pakistan_extremism.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1017_pakistan_extremism.html 01:29:06 October 17, 2008 10:00:00 EST For decades, the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region has served as home to armed groups of Islamist insurgents fighting in Afghanistan, Kashmir, and beyond. Since the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, most of those groups, including al Qaeda and the leadership of the Afghan Taliban and other anti-government elements, have used bases in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) to plan, train, arm, and recruit. For decades, the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region has served as home to armed groups of Islamist insurgents fighting in Afghanistan, Kashmir, and beyond. Since the US invasion of Afghanistan in 2001, most of those groups, including al Qaeda and the leadership of the Afghan Taliban and other anti-government elements, have used bases in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Area (FATA) to plan, train, arm, and recruit. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast battle extremism pakistan interior minister former aftab khan sherpao working group afghanistan border region islamist insurgents kashmir us united states al qaeda taliban fghan anti federally administered tribal area fata extremist forces territory military government north west frontier province nwfp peoples party jirga usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_iraq_recommendations.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_iraq_recommendations.html 01:42:04 October 3, 2008 09:30:00 EST The next U.S. president will be the first to inherit a U.S. military presence in Iraq, and as such will have the opportunity to craft a fundamentally new strategy there. The incoming administration will receive a barrage of advice on Iraq policy and will be pressured by forces both at home and around the world to dramatically disengage from Iraq. The next U.S. president will be the first to inherit a U.S. military presence in Iraq, and as such will have the opportunity to craft a fundamentally new strategy there. The incoming administration will receive a barrage of advice on Iraq policy and will be pressured by forces both at home and around the world to dramatically disengage from Iraq. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast iraqi iraq recommendations u.s. united states president military administration policy academis diplomats civil servants strategy usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_iraq_recommendations.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_iraq_recommendations.html 01:40:07 October 3, 2008 09:30:00 EST The next U.S. president will be the first to inherit a U.S. military presence in Iraq, and as such will have the opportunity to craft a fundamentally new strategy there. The incoming administration will receive a barrage of advice on Iraq policy and will be pressured by forces both at home and around the world to dramatically disengage from Iraq. The next U.S. president will be the first to inherit a U.S. military presence in Iraq, and as such will have the opportunity to craft a fundamentally new strategy there. The incoming administration will receive a barrage of advice on Iraq policy and will be pressured by forces both at home and around the world to dramatically disengage from Iraq. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast iraqi iraq recommendations u.s. united states president military administration policy academis diplomats civil servants strategy usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_popal_afghanistan.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/1003_popal_afghanistan.html 01:06:55 October 3, 2008 14:00:00 EST Expanding the legitimacy, competence, and reach of government in Afghanistan is perhaps the central goal of Afghan and international efforts to stabilize the country. In 2007, President Karzai created the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) to spearhead this effort. Expanding the legitimacy, competence, and reach of government in Afghanistan is perhaps the central goal of Afghan and international efforts to stabilize the country. In 2007, President Karzai created the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) to spearhead this effort. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast governance afghanistan jelani popal afghanistan afghan president karzai independent directorate local idlg future central provinces public services accountability transparency poverty deputy minister finance development association j alexander thier usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0926_russia_west.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0926_russia_west.html 02:01:38 September 26, 2008 10:00:00 EST The Russia-Georgia conflict has had a dramatic impact on the region, and raised new concerns about Russia’s role in the World. Russia’s recognition of the Georgian separatist territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has also reopened a debate between Russia and the West over the meaning of sovereignty and independence. The Russia-Georgia conflict has had a dramatic impact on the region, and raised new concerns about Russia’s role in the World. Russia’s recognition of the Georgian separatist territories of South Ossetia and Abkhazia has also reopened a debate between Russia and the West over the meaning of sovereignty and independence. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast russia georgia separatist territories south ossetia abkhazia sovereignty independence analysts nato cold war caucasus united states european union usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0730_iraq_interior_minister.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0730_iraq_interior_minister.html 52:32 July 30, 2008 10:00:00 EST Jawad al-Bolani became Iraqi Interior Minister in June 2006. In the two years since, Iraq's internal security forces have grown dramatically and Iraqi security has substantially improved. Challenges remain, as the Ministry struggles to combat militia infiltration and assumes greater responsibility for Iraqi security. Jawad al-Bolani became Iraqi Interior Minister in June 2006. In the two years since, Iraq's internal security forces have grown dramatically and Iraqi security has substantially improved. Challenges remain, as the Ministry struggles to combat militia infiltration and assumes greater responsibility for Iraqi security. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast iraq minister interior jawad al bolani security iraqi ministry militia daniel serwer usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0729_afghanistan_insurgency.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0729_afghanistan_insurgency.html 01:32:35 July 29, 2008 14:00:00 EST Please join us for a presentation by Senior Fellow Mohammad Stanekzai, Advisor to Afghan President Karzai and Vice Chair of the Demobilization and Reintegration Commission of Illegal Armed Groups. Mr. Stanekzai's presentation will examine current approaches to the insurgency in Afghanistan, including efforts at reconciliation. Security remains one of the top priorities among the multifaceted challenges Afghanistan is facing today. Mr. Stanekzai will propose a comprehensive framework for reconciliation intended to affect all levels of Afghan society as well as relations with key neighboring countries. Please join us for a presentation by Senior Fellow Mohammad Stanekzai, Advisor to Afghan President Karzai and Vice Chair of the Demobilization and Reintegration Commission of Illegal Armed Groups. Mr. Stanekzai's presentation will examine current approaches to the insurgency in Afghanistan, including efforts at reconciliation. Security remains one of the top priorities among the multifaceted challenges Afghanistan is facing today. Mr. Stanekzai will propose a comprehensive framework for reconciliation intended to affect all levels of Afghan society as well as relations with key neighboring countries. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast afghanistan insurgency insurgent peace reconciliation mohammad stanekzai president hamid karzai demobilization reintegration commission illegal armed groups reconciliation framework afghan usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0725_us_iraq.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0725_us_iraq.html 01:58:35 July 25, 2008 10:00:00 EST Armed groups—tribal and ex-insurgent Awakenings and Shi'a militias—have laid down arms for now, but are demanding inclusion in the state and representation in the government. The Iraqi state, despite improvement, is uneven. The Iraqi security forces, though much strengthened, will remain dependent on the US for years to come. In light of these developments and other developments in the region and the world, what should US military strategy be toward Iraq? Armed groups—tribal and ex-insurgent Awakenings and Shi'a militias—have laid down arms for now, but are demanding inclusion in the state and representation in the government. The Iraqi state, despite improvement, is uneven. The Iraqi security forces, though much strengthened, will remain dependent on the US for years to come. In light of these developments and other developments in the region and the world, what should US military strategy be toward Iraq? U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast military iraq security al qaida maliki government basra sadr city mosul iran militants arab neighbors tribal ex insurgent awakenings shi'a militias state iraqi strategy kimberly kagan colin kahl charles knight rend rahim francke daniel serwer usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0714_israel_syria.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0714_israel_syria.html 01:52:32 July 14, 2008 10:00:00 EST Leonard Spector and Avner Cohen, authors of "Israel's Airstrike Against the Syrian Nuclear Reactor: Implications for the Nonproliferation Regime," in Arms Control Today (July/August), discuss the September 6, 2007 Israeli airstrike on a Syrian nuclear reactor and the international community's possible loss of confidence in the ability of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN Security Council to enforce nonproliferation regime rules. Leonard Spector and Avner Cohen, authors of "Israel's Airstrike Against the Syrian Nuclear Reactor: Implications for the Nonproliferation Regime," in Arms Control Today (July/August), discuss the September 6, 2007 Israeli airstrike on a Syrian nuclear reactor and the international community's possible loss of confidence in the ability of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the UN Security Council to enforce nonproliferation regime rules. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast israel airstrike syria nuclear reactor north korea prevenatitive war nonproliferation regime arms control cia international attack facililty reactor regime rules security council un target avner cohen leonard spector usip us institute peace training grants peace post conflict fellowships diplomacy scholars students teachers media public event panel Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0627_mullahs_iran.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0627_mullahs_iran.html 01:53:25 June 27, 2008 10:00:00 EST Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin discusses the release of her new USIP Special Report, "Mullahs, Money, and Militias: How Iran Exerts its Influence in the Middle East." Slavin's report analyzes Iran's growing influence in the Middle East and the ways in which it is manifested through clerical links, financial aid and military support. Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin discusses the release of her new USIP Special Report, "Mullahs, Money, and Militias: How Iran Exerts its Influence in the Middle East." Slavin's report analyzes Iran's growing influence in the Middle East and the ways in which it is manifested through clerical links, financial aid and military support. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast senior fellow barbara slavin usip special report mullahs money militias iran influence middle east clerical links financial military support Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0624_sabit.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0624_sabit.html 01:10:02 June 24, 2008 15:00:00 EST His Excellency Dr. Abdul Jabbar Sabit, attorney general of Afghanistan, spoke at USIP on June 25. He discussed corruption, the illegal drug trade, insecurity and impunity for past and current crimes, among other themes. His Excellency Dr. Abdul Jabbar Sabit, attorney general of Afghanistan, spoke at USIP on June 25. He discussed corruption, the illegal drug trade, insecurity and impunity for past and current crimes, among other themes. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast his excellency abdul jabbar sabit attorney general afghanistan corruption illegal drug trade insecurity impunity crimes legal advisor ministry of interior faculty law government karzai stabilize Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0618_nepal_democracy.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0618_nepal_democracy.html 01:55:12 June 18, 2008 14:00:00 EST Nepal has undergone a series of transformative events over the past two years as it has traversed the rocky road toward peace and democracy. Panelists discuss what happens next and the challenges and opportunities facing Nepal as it strives to become a peaceful and democratic nation. Nepal has undergone a series of transformative events over the past two years as it has traversed the rocky road toward peace and democracy. Panelists discuss what happens next and the challenges and opportunities facing Nepal as it strives to become a peaceful and democratic nation. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast nepal asia events peace democracy panelists challenges democratic nation maoists communism interim government talks multi party parliament king autocracy alliance political parties Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0624_foreign_policy.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0624_foreign_policy.html 01:53:15 June 24, 2008 10:00:00 EST The next U.S. president will face crucial and complex foreign policy challenges including: international terrorism, weapons proliferation, weak and failing states, climate change, and global poverty. How these issues are addressed will have important implications for the U.S. and the world. What instruments are available to deal with these problems? What are the constraints on U.S. capacity to formulate and implement an effective foreign policy in a dangerous world? Will foreign policy change in any meaningful way? The next U.S. president will face crucial and complex foreign policy challenges including: international terrorism, weapons proliferation, weak and failing states, climate change, and global poverty. How these issues are addressed will have important implications for the U.S. and the world. What instruments are available to deal with these problems? What are the constraints on U.S. capacity to formulate and implement an effective foreign policy in a dangerous world? Will foreign policy change in any meaningful way? U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast us president foreign policy challenges international terrorism weapons proliferation weak failing states climate change global poverty danger Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0618_sudan.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0618_sudan.html 01:59:22 June 18, 2008 10:00:00 EST Speakers discuss Sudan's contentious political history and stress the need to provide security and joint UN/African Union support in Darfur. Speakers discuss Sudan's contentious political history and stress the need to provide security and joint UN/African Union support in Darfur. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast speakers sudan contentious political history stress security united nations un african union support darfur panelists andrew natsios Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0611_douglas_stone.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0611_douglas_stone.html 01:45:47 June 11, 2008 13:00:00 EST On June 11, USIP hosted Major General Douglas Stone, Multinational Forces-Iraq Deputy Commanding General for Detainee Operations. Stone's principal operating concept revolves around separating moderates from extremists within the internment facilities, and providing the moderates the intellectual tools that will ultimately empower them to marginalize violent extremists in their society. On June 11, USIP hosted Major General Douglas Stone, Multinational Forces-Iraq Deputy Commanding General for Detainee Operations. Stone's principal operating concept revolves around separating moderates from extremists within the internment facilities, and providing the moderates the intellectual tools that will ultimately empower them to marginalize violent extremists in their society. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast major general douglas stone multinational forces iraq deputy commanding general detainee operations operating concept moderates extremists internment facilities intellectual tools violent society Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0612_national_reconciliation.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0612_national_reconciliation.html 01:57:58 June 12, 2008 10:00:00 EST A diverse group of Iraqi leaders discuss the status of national reconciliation efforts at the Track I level and consider new avenues that the Track II level could provide. A diverse group of Iraqi leaders discuss the status of national reconciliation efforts at the Track I level and consider new avenues that the Track II level could provide. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast iraq middle east violence leaders discussion national reconciliation efforts track one avenues political stability troops us military government Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0610_interfaith_youth.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0610_interfaith_youth.html 01:25:01 June 10, 2008 10:30:00 EST This panel discussion analyzed the theory behind interfaith youth work, offer examples of such work around the world, and investigate the movement's role in international peacemaking. This panel discussion analyzed the theory behind interfaith youth work, offer examples of such work around the world, and investigate the movement's role in international peacemaking. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast advancing interfaith youth movement peace religion peacemaking panel discussion analyzing theory work world movement international peacekeeping Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0609_business_conflict.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0609_business_conflict.html 02:24:46 June 9, 2008 14:00:00 EST This workshop examined theoretical frameworks, empirical work and recent experience in the emerging field of promoting business and peace in conflict-afflicted countries. This workshop examined theoretical frameworks, empirical work and recent experience in the emerging field of promoting business and peace in conflict-afflicted countries. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast promoting business peace conflict affected countries workshop theoretical frameworks empirical work experience emerging field Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0521_conflict_prevention.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0521_conflict_prevention.html 01:36:03 May 21, 2008 15:00:00 EST Most academic and policy discussion about preventing violent conflict centers on the ways in which decision makers in national capitals can recognize growing dangers and exert leverage on government and rebel leaders to avert outbreak of large-scale violence. This panel discussion explored the potential of community-centered strategies for conflict prevention and preparedness. Most academic and policy discussion about preventing violent conflict centers on the ways in which decision makers in national capitals can recognize growing dangers and exert leverage on government and rebel leaders to avert outbreak of large-scale violence. This panel discussion explored the potential of community-centered strategies for conflict prevention and preparedness. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast academic policy discussion preventing violent conflict decision makers national capitals dangers government rebel leaders large scale outbreak violence panel potential community centered strategies preparedness Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0520_inprol.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0520_inprol.html 04:19:31 May 20, 2008 09:30:00 EST USIP’s International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) held its first annual conference on May 20, 2008. The event drew approximately 50 participants from national police forces, the UN, rule of law groups and other organizations. USIP’s International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) held its first annual conference on May 20, 2008. The event drew approximately 50 participants from national police forces, the UN, rule of law groups and other organizations. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast inprol international network to promote the rule of law practitioners resources forum participants national police forces united nations rule of law groups organizations Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0520_inprol.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0520_inprol.html 04:19:31 May 20, 2008 09:30:00 EST USIP’s International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) held its first annual conference on May 20, 2008. The event drew approximately 50 participants from national police forces, the UN, rule of law groups and other organizations. USIP’s International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) held its first annual conference on May 20, 2008. The event drew approximately 50 participants from national police forces, the UN, rule of law groups and other organizations. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast inprol international network to promote the rule of law practitioners resources forum participants national police forces united nations rule of law groups organizations Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0515_lebanon_civil_war.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0515_lebanon_civil_war.html 01:28:44 May 15, 2008 10:00:00 EST Lebanon was recently thrown into turmoil when sectarian clashes erupted following demands by the Western-backed government that Hezbollah dismantle its telecommunications network and that the Hezbollah-aligned security chief of the Beirut airport be replaced. This marks the most serious episode of civil violence since the end of Lebanon’s 15-year long civil war in 1990. What are the dynamics underlying this current spate of violence? What role have external actors played? Lebanon was recently thrown into turmoil when sectarian clashes erupted following demands by the Western-backed government that Hezbollah dismantle its telecommunications network and that the Hezbollah-aligned security chief of the Beirut airport be replaced. This marks the most serious episode of civil violence since the end of Lebanon’s 15-year long civil war in 1990. What are the dynamics underlying this current spate of violence? What role have external actors played? U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast lebanon turmoil sectarian clashes civil war government hezbollah telecommunications network security chief beirut airport violence us policy chaos peace stability Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0514_colombia.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0514_colombia.html 01:52:58 May 14, 2008 12:30:00 EST In February 2008, Senator Luis Eladio Pérez was one of a group of four Colombian hostages released by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) following intense diplomatic efforts and the assistance of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The FARC continue to hold seven civilians and thirty-three Colombian military and police officials, some of who have been hostages for more than ten years. Since his release, Senator Pérez has been actively promoting a humanitarian solution to the hostage crisis. At this event, Senator Pérez held a roundtable discussion with members of the international community to discuss the current status of the hostages, initiatives to secure their release, and opportunities, prospects, and obstacles to a humanitarian accord. In February 2008, Senator Luis Eladio Pérez was one of a group of four Colombian hostages released by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) following intense diplomatic efforts and the assistance of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC). The FARC continue to hold seven civilians and thirty-three Colombian military and police officials, some of who have been hostages for more than ten years. Since his release, Senator Pérez has been actively promoting a humanitarian solution to the hostage crisis. At this event, Senator Pérez held a roundtable discussion with members of the international community to discuss the current status of the hostages, initiatives to secure their release, and opportunities, prospects, and obstacles to a humanitarian accord. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast hostage colombia humanitarian accord senator luis eladio perez colombian revolutionary armed forces assistance international committee red cross farc civilian prisoner exchange us citizens kidnapping crisis solution Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0502_niger_delta.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0502_niger_delta.html 02:02:11 May 2, 2008 10:00:00 EST The situation in the Niger Delta continues to be dire. Oil bunkering, rebel militias, kidnapping, inter-ethnic strife, widespread corruption, ineffective use of oil income, underdevelopment, and anger at oil companies all contribute to feelings of hopelessness on the part of the Niger Delta population. While the Nigerian Federal Government has promised to produce new proposals for a way forward, nothing of real substance has yet been developed. To generate ideas about ways forward toward greater peace and prosperity in the Delta, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted this workshop on the current situation in the Niger Delta. The situation in the Niger Delta continues to be dire. Oil bunkering, rebel militias, kidnapping, inter-ethnic strife, widespread corruption, ineffective use of oil income, underdevelopment, and anger at oil companies all contribute to feelings of hopelessness on the part of the Niger Delta population. While the Nigerian Federal Government has promised to produce new proposals for a way forward, nothing of real substance has yet been developed. To generate ideas about ways forward toward greater peace and prosperity in the Delta, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Council on Foreign Relations, the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars hosted this workshop on the current situation in the Niger Delta. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast niger delta africa oil rebel militias kidnapping ethnic strife corruption income underdevelopment population federal government nigeria Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0429_reconciliation_iraq.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0429_reconciliation_iraq.html 01:19:43 April 29, 2008 10:00:00 EST Canon Andrew White, president of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME), has made heroic efforts to promote religious and sectarian reconciliation in Iraq. He helped organize the Iraqi Inter-Religious Congress, through which he has brought together top religious leaders from all of Iraq's religious communities. As a consequence, many of these leaders have become forces to promote sectarian harmony and peace. Much of this work has been undertaken with financial support from USIP. At this workshop, White shares his assessment of the state of inter-sectarian relations in Iraq and his recommendations for how to promote greater reconciliation and peace. Canon Andrew White, president of the Foundation for Relief and Reconciliation in the Middle East (FRRME), has made heroic efforts to promote religious and sectarian reconciliation in Iraq. He helped organize the Iraqi Inter-Religious Congress, through which he has brought together top religious leaders from all of Iraq's religious communities. As a consequence, many of these leaders have become forces to promote sectarian harmony and peace. Much of this work has been undertaken with financial support from USIP. At this workshop, White shares his assessment of the state of inter-sectarian relations in Iraq and his recommendations for how to promote greater reconciliation and peace. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast canon andrew white president foundation relief reconciliation middle east iraq efforts regligion sectarian congress leaders communities harmony peace financial support usip workshop recommendations Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0418_hip_hop.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0418_hip_hop.html 02:01:45 April 18, 2008 14:00:00 EST Hip hop music is finding its way to zones of conflict around the world. In some cases it promotes tolerance and non-violence and in others it seems to fan the flames. What factors have contributed to hip hop’s appeal among youth in conflict zones? How is it affecting their attitudes toward violence? A panel discusses the impact of hip hop culture on conflicts in Sierra Leone, Uganda and the Middle East. Hip hop music is finding its way to zones of conflict around the world. In some cases it promotes tolerance and non-violence and in others it seems to fan the flames. What factors have contributed to hip hop’s appeal among youth in conflict zones? How is it affecting their attitudes toward violence? A panel discusses the impact of hip hop culture on conflicts in Sierra Leone, Uganda and the Middle East. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast hip hop music zones conflict world tolerance non violence flames factors appeal youth zones attitudes violence impact culture sierra leone uganda middle east Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0425_afghanistan.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0425_afghanistan.html 00:58:20 April 25, 2008 10:00:00 EST H.E. Mohammed Ehsan Zia has been involved in the implementation of humanitarian and post-conflict programs in Afghanistan since 1988. Minister Zia has extensive professional experience in rural and community development, and specializes in participatory development theory and peace building. He joined the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in 2002, and was appointed Minister in 2006. Minister Zia discusss the Afghanistan perspective on development, and its relationship to security, governance, and combating the insurgency. H.E. Mohammed Ehsan Zia has been involved in the implementation of humanitarian and post-conflict programs in Afghanistan since 1988. Minister Zia has extensive professional experience in rural and community development, and specializes in participatory development theory and peace building. He joined the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) in 2002, and was appointed Minister in 2006. Minister Zia discusss the Afghanistan perspective on development, and its relationship to security, governance, and combating the insurgency. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast mohammed ehsan zia humanitarian post conflict programs afghanistan south asia professional rural community development theory peace building ministry rehabilitation development minister security governance combating insurgency Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0409_liberia.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0409_liberia.html 1:48:50 April 9, 2008 14:00:00 EST Liberia's Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program (GEMAP) was established in 2005 to promote fiscal accountability and transparency. In spite of its many accomplishments, many questions still linger. Is GEMAP sustainable? Is GEMAP fully consistent with other aspects of Liberia's reform agenda? Liberia's finance minister, Dr. Antoinette Sayeh, leads this timely and landmark discussion. Liberia's Governance and Economic Management Assistance Program (GEMAP) was established in 2005 to promote fiscal accountability and transparency. In spite of its many accomplishments, many questions still linger. Is GEMAP sustainable? Is GEMAP fully consistent with other aspects of Liberia's reform agenda? Liberia's finance minister, Dr. Antoinette Sayeh, leads this timely and landmark discussion. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast liberia governance economic management assistance program fiscal accountability transparency accomplishments sustainable reform agenda finance minister Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0407_police_iraq.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0407_police_iraq.html 0:33:10 April 7, 2008 10:00:00 EST In its September 6, 2007 report to Congress, the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq stated that Iraq's Interior Ministry was "dysfunctional and sectarian" and the National Police should be "disbanded and reorganized." The report was consistent with press reports that sectarian militias were in control of the Ministry and the National Police were engaged in sectarian violence. How did this happen? What has happened following the report? A panel of experts address these questions. In its September 6, 2007 report to Congress, the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq stated that Iraq's Interior Ministry was "dysfunctional and sectarian" and the National Police should be "disbanded and reorganized." The report was consistent with press reports that sectarian militias were in control of the Ministry and the National Police were engaged in sectarian violence. How did this happen? What has happened following the report? A panel of experts address these questions. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast congress independent commission security forces iraq interior ministry sectarian national police disbanded reorganized press reports militias violence panel experts Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0407_police_iraq.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0407_police_iraq.html 1:11:59 April 7, 2008 10:00:00 EST In its September 6, 2007 report to Congress, the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq stated that Iraq's Interior Ministry was "dysfunctional and sectarian" and the National Police should be "disbanded and reorganized." The report was consistent with press reports that sectarian militias were in control of the Ministry and the National Police were engaged in sectarian violence. How did this happen? What has happened following the report? A panel of experts address these questions. In its September 6, 2007 report to Congress, the Independent Commission on the Security Forces of Iraq stated that Iraq's Interior Ministry was "dysfunctional and sectarian" and the National Police should be "disbanded and reorganized." The report was consistent with press reports that sectarian militias were in control of the Ministry and the National Police were engaged in sectarian violence. How did this happen? What has happened following the report? A panel of experts address these questions. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast congress independent commission security forces iraq interior ministry sectarian national police disbanded reorganized press reports militias violence panel experts Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0404_conflict.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0404_conflict.html 1:45:42 April 4, 2008 10:00:00 EST Vibrant economic activity contributes to the consolidation of peace in conflict-affected countries by supporting reconstruction, redressing inequality, creating a constituency for lasting economic transformation, providing employment, and fostering hope. Recent efforts to trigger and sustain economic recovery in conflict-affected countries like Afghanistan, East Timor, Iraq and Sierra Leone have had mixed results for a number of reasons. These countries have to contend with complex emergencies in environments where needs are urgent, resources limited, security tenuous, capacity constrained and expectations high. Engendering meaningful economic progress demands innovative thinking and creative solutions. This panel analyzes relevant conceptual issues and examines recent bilateral, multilateral and private sector initiatives that could address the peculiar challenges conflict-affected countries face in this regard. Vibrant economic activity contributes to the consolidation of peace in conflict-affected countries by supporting reconstruction, redressing inequality, creating a constituency for lasting economic transformation, providing employment, and fostering hope. Recent efforts to trigger and sustain economic recovery in conflict-affected countries like Afghanistan, East Timor, Iraq and Sierra Leone have had mixed results for a number of reasons. These countries have to contend with complex emergencies in environments where needs are urgent, resources limited, security tenuous, capacity constrained and expectations high. Engendering meaningful economic progress demands innovative thinking and creative solutions. This panel analyzes relevant conceptual issues and examines recent bilateral, multilateral and private sector initiatives that could address the peculiar challenges conflict-affected countries face in this regard. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast creative solutions economic recovery conflict affected states peace reconstruction inequality constituency transformation employment hope afghanistan east timior iraq sierra leone emergencies resources security capacity Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0331_searching_truth.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0331_searching_truth.html 1:24:33 March 31, 2008 11:00:00 EST Often, people think of truth as coming after a conflict, as in a truth and reconciliation commission. But can truth help lessen an ongoing conflict by keeping or bringing together neighborhoods and communities? What does it mean to seek truth during conflict? Using Colombia as a model, a panel of experts analyzed whether and how finding and sharing truths can impact societies in conflict. Often, people think of truth as coming after a conflict, as in a truth and reconciliation commission. But can truth help lessen an ongoing conflict by keeping or bringing together neighborhoods and communities? What does it mean to seek truth during conflict? Using Colombia as a model, a panel of experts analyzed whether and how finding and sharing truths can impact societies in conflict. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast truth conflict reconciliation commission neighborhoods communities colombia experts panelists societies Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0327_zimbabwe.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0327_zimbabwe.html 1:37:42 March 27, 2008 14:30:00 EST This event discussed the prospects for meaningful elections in Zimbabwe prior to the March 29 elections. Panelists addressed questions including: What are the security conditions on the ground? What is the public mood toward the upcoming elections? What are the steps being taken by civil society organizations and the international community to ensure meaningful elections? This event discussed the prospects for meaningful elections in Zimbabwe prior to the March 29 elections. Panelists addressed questions including: What are the security conditions on the ground? What is the public mood toward the upcoming elections? What are the steps being taken by civil society organizations and the international community to ensure meaningful elections? U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast zimbabwe elections africa voting citizens panelists experts security public civil society internaitonal community polls registration general regulatory bodies electoral violence observers free fair Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0324_somalia.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0324_somalia.html 1:30:33 March 24, 2008 13:00:00 EST In September 2007, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appointed Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah of Mauritania as his Special Representative (SRSG) for Somalia. In light of the continuing humanitarian and security crisis in Somalia, SRSG Ould-Abdallah assesses the current state of the conflict in Somalia. In addition, he talks about what the UN and other international entities are doing to promote peace and stability there, and gives his assessment of whether progress toward peace is being made. In September 2007, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon appointed Mr. Ahmedou Ould-Abdallah of Mauritania as his Special Representative (SRSG) for Somalia. In light of the continuing humanitarian and security crisis in Somalia, SRSG Ould-Abdallah assesses the current state of the conflict in Somalia. In addition, he talks about what the UN and other international entities are doing to promote peace and stability there, and gives his assessment of whether progress toward peace is being made. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast united nations secretary general ban ki moon special representative somalia africa humanitarian security crisis conflict international entities peace stability assessment progress Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0229_afghanistan.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0229_afghanistan.html 1:30:48 March 10, 2008 14:00:00 EST Civilian casualties have dramatically increased in Afghanistan, with the number of civilian deaths doubling in 2007. The inadvertent killing of Afghans by U.S. and NATO forces is undermining efforts by the international community to stabilize Afghanistan, and has resulted in a decline in approval and support for international military forces in Afghanistan. Can NATO successfully defeat Taliban insurgents while simultaneously upholding thier mandate to protect Afghans and promote stability? Civilian casualties have dramatically increased in Afghanistan, with the number of civilian deaths doubling in 2007. The inadvertent killing of Afghans by U.S. and NATO forces is undermining efforts by the international community to stabilize Afghanistan, and has resulted in a decline in approval and support for international military forces in Afghanistan. Can NATO successfully defeat Taliban insurgents while simultaneously upholding thier mandate to protect Afghans and promote stability? U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast civilian casualties afghanistan south asia deaths killing us nato forces international community stabilize support military defeat taliban insurgents mandate promote stability afghans Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0313_lasensky_kurtzer.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0313_lasensky_kurtzer.html 1:22:16 March 13, 2008 15:30:00 EST Authors of the recent USIP Press Book Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: American Leadership in the Middle East discuss recommendations for future American peacemakers in the Middle East. Authors of the recent USIP Press Book Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: American Leadership in the Middle East discuss recommendations for future American peacemakers in the Middle East. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast negotiating arab israeli peace palestine border press book ambassador daniel kurtzer scott lasensky peacemakers middle east bipartisan evaluation studies assessment study group Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0311_iraq_surge.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0311_iraq_surge.html 1:15:22 March 11, 2008 10:30:00 EST The Iraqi economy must overcome painful legacies of a state-run economic system and violent conflict. In the face of security and political successes, how has the economy fared? What is being done on the national, provincial, and local levels? How are the United States and its allies moving beyond "bricks and mortar" reconstruction projects to supporting Iraqi-controlled economic development and private sector growth? Ambassador Charles Ries, who oversees these efforts at the United States Embassy in Baghdad, provides an update from the field. The Iraqi economy must overcome painful legacies of a state-run economic system and violent conflict. In the face of security and political successes, how has the economy fared? What is being done on the national, provincial, and local levels? How are the United States and its allies moving beyond "bricks and mortar" reconstruction projects to supporting Iraqi-controlled economic development and private sector growth? Ambassador Charles Ries, who oversees these efforts at the United States Embassy in Baghdad, provides an update from the field. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast iraqi economy state economic system violent conflict security political successes national provincial local united states allies reconstruction projects development private sector growth ambassador charles ries baghdad Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0311_jan_egeland.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0311_jan_egeland.html 1:13:34 March 7, 2008 14:00:00 EST Population protection has become an increasingly critical element for the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations undertaking peacemaking, crisis response, and post-conflict stabilization. Together, Jan Egeland and Soren Jessen-Petersen draw on more than sixty years of combined experience to explore the recent history and possible future of international crisis response. Population protection has become an increasingly critical element for the United Nations (UN) and other international organizations undertaking peacemaking, crisis response, and post-conflict stabilization. Together, Jan Egeland and Soren Jessen-Petersen draw on more than sixty years of combined experience to explore the recent history and possible future of international crisis response. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast population protection united nations international organizations peacemaking crisis response post conflict stabilitzation jan egeland sore jessen petersen experience Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0307_iraq_surge.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0307_iraq_surge.html 1:25:18 March 7, 2008 12:00:00 EST Former ambassador of Iraq to Qatar from 2004-2006, Ambassador Sadik Al-Rikabi serves as the principal political advisor to the prime minister of Iraq and has the inside perspective on Iraq's efforts to reconcile differences with its various political entities. He presents his views on the progress Iraq's government has made as a result of the American military surge. Former ambassador of Iraq to Qatar from 2004-2006, Ambassador Sadik Al-Rikabi serves as the principal political advisor to the prime minister of Iraq and has the inside perspective on Iraq's efforts to reconcile differences with its various political entities. He presents his views on the progress Iraq's government has made as a result of the American military surge. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast surge iraq national government ambassador qatar al rikabi political advisor prime minister nouri al maliki reconciliation american military Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0306_nuclear_weapons.html http://www.usip.org/events/2008/0306_nuclear_weapons.html 0:26:56 March 6, 2008 10:00:00 EST In two recent Wall Street Journal articles, former Secretaries of State George Shultz and Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of Defense William Perry, and former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sam Nunn called for a world free of nuclear weapons. Countries like the US and Russia need to lead the way, but a nuclear free world can only be possible with broad international support and cooperation. This discussion focuses on the attitudes of key nations toward this vision and the steps and the implications for future nuclear policies. In two recent Wall Street Journal articles, former Secretaries of State George Shultz and Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of Defense William Perry, and former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee Sam Nunn called for a world free of nuclear weapons. Countries like the US and Russia need to lead the way, but a nuclear free world can only be possible with broad international support and cooperation. This discussion focuses on the attitudes of key nations toward this vision and the steps and the implications for future nuclear policies. U.S. Institute of Peace Podcast secretaries of state nuclear weapons negotiations arms us russia international community support policies ambassador cooperation henry kissinger Politics U.S. Institute of Peace webmaster@usip.org no