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Watch USIP's Manal Omar discuss the state of security in Iraq following the drawdown of U.S. forces, how the country has changed since 2003 and the Institute's work in that country.

As Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki meets with President Barack Obama and other U.S. government officials in Washington, D.C. this week, USIP’s Sam Parker discusses the issues surrounding the U.S. military draw down from Iraq, the state of U.S.-Iraqi relations, the prime minister’s agenda and goals with this visit and USIP’s role in Iraq since 2004.

USIP’s Peter Weinberger in July 2009 provides background on Sri Lanka’s internal conflict and the army’s victory against the rebel Tamil Tiger force, and then discusses post-conflict reconciliation and rebuilding efforts in a country with different ethnic, religious and minority groups.

Instructor Debra Liang-Fenton discusses the USIP Academy course "Governance and Democratic Practices in War to Peace Transitions." The course will enable practitioners and policymakers to develop effective strategies in establishing stable institutions and helping to support a robust civil society in transition environments.

With national elections just around the corner on March 7, Iraq once again finds itself at a critical crossroads in determining what sort of society it wants and the extent to which truly representative politics will be central to that concept. Ambassador Christopher Hill offers his remarks.

Members of the Congolese Diaspora outline recommendations on delinking mining from the war economy, strengthening the private sector, and fighting corruption. 

USAID’s Community Stabilization Program (CSP) in Iraq was designed as a non-lethal counterinsurgency program that aimed to reduce incentives for participating in violent conflict by utilizing job-creation programs and engaging the youth. This event considered the following questions and more:  Was the CSP effective as a counter-insurgency tool in Iraq?  Does the CSP foster local ownership and sustainability?

U.S. attempts in Iraq and Afghanistan have been unsuccessful in training local police to deal with insurgency, terrorism and criminal violence. How are effective, accountable, and legitimate police forces crafted in conflict states?

Haiti's reconstruction presents challenges and opportunities. How are international efforts contributing to lasting stability and growth?  Experts addressed these questions and identified key issues on the horizon for Haiti.