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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Signs of Hope for Afghan Peace Talks
President Ghani’s announcement at last week’s Kabul Process Conference of a peace offer to the Taliban was a potential watershed in the Afghan peace...