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How do civil wars start and could one happen again in the U.S.? Barbara Walter examined the warning signs that often precede civil wars and discussed what can be done to stop them. She was i…

In this portion of an Atlantic Council series of conversations on U.S. policy toward Syria included a panel discussion with Middle East experts on stabilization efforts in Syria. In addition…

Syrian opposition leaders and experts on Syria talked about political and economic reform for the country since he start of protests against Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government in …

Steve Heydemann talked about the CIA’s reported work with other governments to increase aid to Syria’s opposition fighters. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Nan…

The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a discussion on the state of security forces in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Syria. All four countries were in some state of political transition with the arm…

Syrian opposition activists from the Day After Project presented the outlines of a transition plan for their country post-President Bashar al-Assa. Some of the subjects the covered were the …

Middle East experts discussed the latest developments and the role of the international community in a conflict that has killed more than 17,000 Syrians. They responded to questions from mem…

Steve Heydemann talked about the latest on the conflict in Syria and the role of the U.S. Institute of Peace in that country. He also responded to telephone calls and electronic communicatio…

Scholars discussed the origins of the conflict in Syria and the situation on the ground. They said the U.S. and the international community had no good options in Syria, where the government…

Egyptian Assistant Defense Minister Said Elassar made remarks and took questions at the U.S. Institute of Peace. He was part of the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, a military council th…

Steve Heydemann talked about the current situation in Egypt, the potential diplomatic fallout for the U.S. and its allies in the region, and other Middle East governments that might also be …

Daniel Benjamin talked about efforts to combat terrorism in Yemen. He focused on the history and growth of al-Qaida in Yemen, and the ability of Yemen’s government to fight terrorism in its …