U.S. Institute of Peace Weekly Bulletin May 27, 2022

 

Putin’s War Backfires as Finland, Sweden Seek to Join NATO Motivated by Moscow’s aggression, Finland and Sweden have applied to join NATO, ending decades of their non-aligned status. USIP’s A. Wess Mitchell explores the implications of NATO expansion for the war in Ukraine, Putin’s potential response and what it means for the geopolitics of Europe. Read the Q&A Global Peace Needs a Clear U.S. Reply to Putin’s Nuclear Threat As signs increase that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is failing to achieve President Putin’s goals, he has hinted menacingly at using a chemical or nuclear weapon. USIP’s Mary Glantz says ideas for ending Russia’s Ukraine war must sustain deterrence against nuclear or chemical attack. Read the commentary Biden’s Asia Trip Looks to Revitalize Alliances, Focus on China The visit was part of a series U.S. diplomatic initiatives aimed at reassuring allies that even amid the Ukraine Washington is prioritizing the Indo-Pacific region. USIP’s Frank Aum, Mirna Galic and Rachel Vandenbrink discuss the key takeaways and how China factors into U.S. diplomacy in Asia. For more on the president’s trip and U.S. diplomacy in Asia, listen to Aum on this week’s “On Peace” podcast. Read the commentary Beyond the Summit of the Americas: Resetting U.S. Policy in Latin America There are concerns that the upcoming Summit of the Americas could spotlight challenges in U.S. regional relations and deficiencies in U.S. policy. Ambassador P. Michael McKinley says that Washington should look beyond the summit and recast its policy to reflect the region's current political realities and priorities. Read the analysis What Is Indigenous Foreign Policy? Lessons from Australia and New Zealand To strengthen ties to the Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand have sought to “indigenize” their foreign policy. But to avoid perpetuating colonial exploitation, they must ensure Indigenous peoples are given equitable power and mutual respect, say USIP’s Nicole Cochran and Brian Harding. Read the analysis Sowing the Seeds of Nonviolent Action in Sudan This Special Report explores the foundations of Sudan’s 2018-19 December Revolution, tracing the effects of local demand groups, civil society workshops and professional associations on widespread mass participation, opposition unity and movement leadership, and nonviolent discipline. Read the Special Report 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.

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