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Thomas Hill on Libya and Tunisia in Transition
The death of President Essebsi was a major loss for Tunisia, but the U.S. remains deeply invested in advancing democracy in the country. Alternatively,...

Leanne Erdberg on Violent Extremist Disengagement and Reconciliation
While some will face criminal trial, many of those who traveled to live with ISIS but have disavowed its ideology will have to reintegrate...

Moeed Yusuf on Imran Khan’s Visit to Washington
Following Khan’s visit with President Trump, Moeed Yusuf says that the two leaders appear to have a chemistry that could improve U.S.-Pakistan relations. Although...

Megan Chabalowski on USIP’s Peace Teachers Program
Young people are hungry for examples of people working for peace in some of the world’s most violent conflicts, and they are curious about...

Scott Smith on the Afghan Peace Process
Following unprecedented talks between Taliban and Afghan leaders this week, which have provided renewed hope for peace, the Taliban claimed credit for an attack...

Kathleen Kuehnast on Women in Conflict Zones
At a recent USIP event, Nobel laureate Nadia Murad discussed her efforts to end sexual violence and human trafficking—two criminal practices that Kathleen Kuehnast...