Attempted Dismantling of U.S. Institute of Peace by Trump Administration

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Trump administration is trying to dismantle the U.S. Institute of Peace, a Congressionally-funded think tank established in 1984 to study peaceful resolutions to conflicts worldwide. USIP is part of an ecosystem of organizations created during the Cold War to protect and project American values globally. The administration's actions have led to a standoff between USIP staff and law enforcement officials.

Key Points

  • USIP was created in 1984 to study peaceful resolutions to conflicts worldwide
  • USIP is part of an ecosystem of organizations created during the Cold War to protect and project American values globally
  • The Trump administration has taken actions to effectively shut down USIP, including firing board members and ordering the organization to downsize

Pros

  • USIP has been an influential platform for studying international affairs and conflict resolution
  • The organization was created to support research and advise policymaking to prevent violent conflicts globally

Cons

  • The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle USIP could hinder efforts towards peaceful resolutions to conflicts
  • The administration's actions have led to a standoff between law enforcement officials and USIP staff