Join us on May 13 for a conversation about how to counter the rise of scam compounds in Southeast Asia and the far-reaching criminal networks behind them. Register to attend in person or online here: usip.org/events/transna…

Three years into #Myanmar 's war, the landscape of the conflcit has undergone a profound transformation. Here are nine things to know: usip.org/publications/2… #Burma

In a new Business Insider article, our Dean Cheng discusses the different strategies #China could use to invade Taiwan, and how the U.S. could respond: businessinsider.nl/the-red-flags-…

In a new Washington Times Opinion, our Tom Sheehy discusses the increasing global demand for critical minerals amid U.S.- #China competition, and why American investment in—and partnership with—Africa will be key. washingtontimes.com/news/2024/apr/…

“ #China ’s government plays a role similar to that of an international lobbying firm that seeks to promote Chinese industries … especially those considered strategically important for China,” writes Parsifal D'Sola 鹏程 about Huawei’s expansion in Latin America. usip.org/publications/2…

In our new online course, “Negotiation: Shaping the Conflict Landscape,” participants will learn the different skills and strategies required to become an effective negotiator. Register here by May 6: usip.org/academy/catalo…

“There is much the U.S., in coordination with the European Union and other donors, can do to help the new Guatemalan government promote democracy, transparency, justice and growth,” writes Stephen McFarland. usip.org/publications/2…

Although no major breakthroughs came out of Blinken's trip to China, it demonstrates that both sides want to prevent bilateral ties from sinking any lower, even as U.S.-China competition continues to intensify: usip.org/publications/2…

In our U.S. Institute of Peace essay series on peaceful coexistence with #NorthKorea , Liberty in North Korea's Sokeel Park 박석길 writes that accelerating knowledge sharing with North Koreans can help facilitate a positive transformation of the country. usip.org/publications/2…

And that there will be consequences for violations of international law. Satellite capacity can be activated to document steps. De-escalation measures need to be negotiated on the ground 2/

Tomorrow, UNSC will meet to discuss #Sudan . The risk of mass violence in El Fasher requires urgent, high-level attention. RSF, SAF and those fighting with them - particularly local armed leaders - need to hear from world leaders that the world is watching 1/

🎧 'There's really a need for urgent action and creative approaches' to address the ongoing crisis in #Sudan , especially by working with existing networks of civil society, Susan Stigant told KQED Forum's Mina Kim 김미나 this week. Listen: kqed.org/forum/20101019…

#NATO ’s “Indo-Pacific partner countries can deflect Chinese displeasure at their engagement with NATO more effectively as a group than individually,” writes our Mirna Galic. usip.org/publications/2…

In a new analysis, our Joseph sany writes that insurgencies and coups spreading across Sahel states are fueled by acute problems like hollow democracies, accelerating climate warming, clashing outside powers and authoritarian disinformation. Read more: usip.org/publications/2…

As part of our 'Tracking China's Global Security Initiative (GSI)' project, Thy Try analyzes what #China hopes to accomplish with the GSI and how #China ’s data security could undermine #ASEAN . Read more: usip.org/publications/2…

“Ending the #Russia - #Ukraine war will need further funds, forces and security measures for those fighting and suffering for their survival — and for the redemption of international peace through rule of law,” our experts write. brnw.ch/21wJkmN

“The U.S. has invested in establishing a democratic system in #Iraq . Its Iraqi partners are asking that Washington not abandon it,” writes our Sarhang Hamasaeed. usip.org/publications/2…