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Iraq and Syria Panel Three - Fraught Terrain: Stabilizing Iraq and Syria After ISIS
The role of the United States is seen as indispensable throughout the Middle East, and many are looking to understand new directions in U.S....
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Iraq and Syria Panel Two - Entering the Post-ISIS Era: Iraq and its Neighbors
Beyond Iraq’s domestic post-ISIS challenges, the region is faced with continued conflict and instability, particularly in Syria. This panel will explore developments among Iraq’s...
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Iraq and Syria Panel One - A Pivotal Moment for Iraq
Following Iraq’s defeat of ISIS, the country must manage a web of internal challenges and conflicts, many deepened by the war. As the country...
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Securing Their Roles: Women in Constitution Making
Women’s participation in drafting constitutions leads to more equitable legal frameworks and socially inclusive reforms, laying the groundwork for sustainable peace. Yet new research...
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Human Rights: The Foundation for Peace
As Co-Chairs of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Rep. James P. McGovern (D-MA) play a leading role in...
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Foreign Policy and Fragile States
In this discussion, we’ll ask how the United States and the international community can address these national security challenges. How should U.S. assistance be...