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Reintegrating Taliban Fighters in Afghanistan
On September 18, USIP and SIGAR held the official launch of “Reintegration of Ex-Combatants: Lessons from the U.S. Experience in Afghanistan.” The event included...

RESOLVE 2019 Global Forum
Despite progress in countering violent extremism, it still poses challenges that have grown more lethal and complex as new actors and conflicts arise. To...

A Changing Ethiopia: The Puzzle of Ethiopian Politics
During this crucial period of reform and uncertainty in Ethiopia, join Dr. Terrence Lyons, author of a new book, The Puzzle of Ethiopian Politics,...

Peace for Afghanistan: What Has Changed?
While all parties take stock of the new situation and determine the best way forward to achieve stability in Afghanistan and the region, USIP...

Forty Years On: What’s Next for U.S.-China Relations?
Amid rising tensions over tariffs and more, frank and open discussion about U.S. policy toward China is needed now more than ever. To explore...

How to Talk About People Disengaging from Violent Extremism
On August 6, USIP discussed the cognitive underpinnings of language and perception in violent radicalization and rehabilitation. The panel explored examples of other social...