Foreign Interference in Libya; Taliban Prisoner Exchange; Why Women Join Extremist Groups

To view this email as a web page, click here. In Libya, Peace is Possible if Foreign Interference Ends In an interview with USIP, Mohamed Syala, the foreign minister of the Government of National Accord, expressed his concern that Russia could turn the tide of Libya’s civil war. If foreign powers ceased their involvement in Libya, the protracted civil war could come to an end quickly, he said. Read the interview Will a Prisoner Swap with the Taliban Push the Afghan Peace Process Forward? In a move that could revive the peace process, the Afghan government and Taliban completed a prisoner exchange that had been announced last week but then delayed. USIP’s Scott Worden discusses how the prisoner exchange and the unresolved presidential election could impact the peace process. Read the Q&A What Policymakers Can Learn About Gender from Terrorists When it comes to radicalization, many of today’s violent extremist groups are, perhaps unintentionally, gender experts. USIP’s Leanne Erdberg examines how terrorist groups use gender-sensitive strategies to recruit women—and how understanding these strategies can help policymakers counter them. Read the commentary First Lady Rula Ghani on Afghan Women’s Consensus As Afghans, the U.S. and the international community seek an end to the war in Afghanistan, the country’s first lady, Rula Ghani, says thousands of Afghan women have expressed a clear consensus that the war needs to end, and that the peace to follow must continue to build opportunities for women. Read the highlights What’s Next for Lebanon? Examining the Implications of Current Protests During testimony this week before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, USIP’s Mona Yacoubianexplained why Lebanon’s revolutionary moment holds important implications for U.S. national security interests. Read her testimony Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen on the Latest with the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict As Israel appears headed for another election, the U.S. has reversed its long-standing position on the legality of Israeli settlements. The decision, according to USIP’sLucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen, “comes after a long stream of events that’s made the possibility of bringing the parties back to the table extremely hard to imagine.” Listen now Stay Informed! Sign up for USIP announcements. About | Experts | Events | Education & Training | Careers Connect with USIP You are receiving this email because you have expressed interest in the United States Institute of Peace. This email was sent to: njajannjie@gmail.com This email was sent by: U.S. Institute of Peace 2301 Constitution Ave. NW WASHINGTON, DC 20037 United States We respect your right to privacy - view our policy Manage Subscriptions | Update Profile | One-Click Unsubscribe ReplyForward