PrintGeorge E. Moose
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors
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George E. Moose was a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service, where he attained the rank of career ambassador. His service with the U.S. State Department included assignments in Asia, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe. He held appointments as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Benin (1983-86) and to the Republic of Senegal (1988-91). From 1991 to 1992, he was U.S. alternate representative to the United Nations Security Council. In 1993, he was appointed assistant secretary of state for African Affairs, a position he occupied until August 1997. From 1998 to 2001, he was U.S. permanent representative to the European Office of the United Nations in Geneva. In June 2007, he was appointed by the White House to the board of directors of the U.S. Institute of Peace, where he now serves as vice chair. He also serves on the boards of Search for Common Ground, the Atlantic Council and Elderhostel. Since 2003, he has been adjunct professor of practice at the Elliott School of International Affairs at The George Washington University. Ambassador Moose has a Bachelor of Arts degree in American studies from Grinnell College, which also awarded him an Honorary Doctorate of Laws. He is married to Judith Kaufmann, a former member of the U.S. Foreign Service and a currently a consultant on international health diplomacy.
Congressional Testimony:
- The Role of Civilian and Military Agencies in the Advancement of America's Diplomatic and Development Objectives (hearing transcript)
March 5, 2009
Publications & Tools
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The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for people all over the world from all walks of life to take a step to build peace. In this post, we recap a remarkable week in the history of USIP, and give suggestions on getting involved with peacebuilding. |
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Ambassador George Moose, vice chairman of USIP’s board of directors, released the following statement in honor of the International Day of Peace on September 21. |
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Media technology is changing the way peacework is done, and the United States Institute of Peace is leading the field, according to USIP Board of Directors vice chairman, George E. Moose. |
Events
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April 10, 2012
On April 10, USIP hosted a conversation on “Prospects for Peace in Afghanistan,” moderated by former National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley, currently senior adviser for International Affairs at USIP. Key individuals involved in the peace process and independent experts on Afghanistan discussed opportunities and obstacles to peace, what a credible election and an inclusive peace process would look like, and the policy priorities required to increase the prospects for durable peace in Afghanistan.
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November 15, 2011
This event has ended; audio and photos are available. The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted the launch of the Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade, a joint initiative by the Department of State and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), on November 15, 2011, in collaboration with USIP’s Center for Sustainable Economies this initiative is part of a coordinated the effort to reduce trade in conflict minerals in the Eastern Congo and the Great Lakes region of Africa.
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September 28, 2011
Over the past two years Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM), Eric P. Schwartz has led the State Department’s principal humanitarian bureau. At this event, Assistant Secretary Schwartz will discuss the international humanitarian challenges confronting the United States and the U.S. interest in a coherent and effective response.
Countries: Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia
| Issue Areas: Human Rights, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
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