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Security Sector Transformation in the Arab Awakening

Published: September 24, 2012Countries transitioning to democracy must change old models of organizing the police, armed services, and intelligence services, which typically were characterized by...

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Transforming Terrorism and Radicalism with Muslim Nonviolent Alternatives

Dr. Chaiwat Satha-Anand, a prominent nonviolent activist and scholar from Thammasat University in Bangkok, Thailand, joined us for a conversation on the subject of transforming radical extremism with...

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USIP Press Releases Voting in Fear

For Immediate Release, November 9, 2012Contacts:Kay Hechler, 202-429-3816Steven Ruder, 202-429-3825 (Washington)—Eighteen African countries held presidential, primary, or legislative elections in 2011....

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Sudan's Referendum Results

Published: February 7, 2011By: Jon TeminUSIP's Jon Temin discusses how violence could be a factor in Sudan's final referendum results.USIP's Jon Temin discusses how violence could be a factor in...

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Peace in Sudan

Published: June 13, 2011By: Andrew Blum and Jon TeminUSIP’s Andrew Blum and Jon Temin discuss the recent troubling developments in Sudan and why there are renewed concerns about prospects for peace in...

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South Sudan Independence

Published: July 1, 2011By: Jon TeminUSIP’s Jon Temin provides a preview of South Sudan’s upcoming independence on July 9.USIP’s Jon Temin provides a preview of South Sudan’s upcoming independence on...

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Just Days from Independence, South Sudan Approves Transitional Constitution

By: Thomas OmestadAs South Sudan prepares to declare its independence on July 9, political leaders and legal specialists there have been working for months to prepare a transitional constitution that...

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Customary Law and Criminal Justice in South Sudan

Over sixty tribal, non-state systems of justice operate in South Sudan, alongside a struggling state legal system. USIP is working with tribal chiefs, state judges, police and other stakeholders to map...

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Consolidating Democratic Gains, Promoting African Prosperity

Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi and Cape Verde all have made significant progress toward promoting democratic reform. These four countries’ heads of state shared the stage at the United States Institute...

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Notes from Sudan

By: Jonathan TeminAhead of the country's critical 2011 referendum on whether the South should secede from Sudan, USIP is dedicated to help resolve internal conflicts and help ensure the country's...

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A USIP Interview with Abraham Awolich

Published: July 30, 2012By: Abraham AwolichThe U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is providing seed funding and advisory support for the Sudd Institute, a new, nongovernmental policy institute based in...

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USIP Helping Start Policy Institute in South Sudan

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) is providing start-up funding and advisory support for the Sudd Institute, a new, independent policy research organization based in the South Sudanese capital of...

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