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What Drives Violence in Central America's Northern Triangle?
Violence and crime are the main drivers of mass immigration from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador into the United States. These countries form a...
China's Role in Myanmar's Internal Conflicts
For six months this year, USIP convened a group of 13 senior experts to examine China’s involvement in Myanmar’s internal conflicts—particularly those in Rakhine,...
Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States - Interim Report Launch
This interim report of the Task Force on Extremism in Fragile States explains why such a preventive strategy is needed and what it might...
U.K. Secretary of State Jeremy Hunt on Foreign Policy
Amid unprecedented challenges to the postwar order, the U.S.-U.K. special relationship is critical to upholding democracy and the rule of law and promoting international...
Pakistan Elections-- What Now?
Pakistan's national elections on July 25 ushered in a new government, with the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) party now set to head a new governing...
Faith and Fragile States - Political Stability and Religious Freedom
Religion influences both peace and conflict worldwide. Violent extremism is often framed in religious terms, and religious discrimination continues to increase as both a...