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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?

Senior Program Officer Ronald "Skip" Cole discusses the origins and purpose of the Open Simulation Platform, an open-source tool for peacebuilders.

Rebuilding economies after protracted chaos or violent conflict requires careful thought and political courage. By creating dynamic and inclusive growth, reconstruction zones could help countries stand on their own feet, consolidate peace, and overcome the unsustainable aid dependency to which they have grown accustomed. This event examined the validity of this approach, using Afghanistan and Pakistan as case studies.

Watch a video on the Strategic Economic Needs and Security Exercise (SENSE). Originally developed by the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), SENSE is a computer-facilitated simulation that focuses on negotiations and decision-making in a post-conflict environment.