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moammad qaddafi Slideshow: International War Crimes and Justice
A slideshow from John Norris and Sarah Margon shows how many senior war criminals have been held accountable for their actions.

sarah margon Libya's Political Crisis and What the United States Can Do
Sarah Margon talks about Libya's political crisis, what the possible outcome could be, and how the United States can help.

world map Interactive Map: Foreign Aid Analysis Made Easy
John Norris unveils our latest interactive feature on foreign aid reform based on his recent report.

John Norris Ask the Expert: Building a Better Security Budget
John Norris discusses why our current national security strategy unsustainable and how we can reform the defense budget while still keeping America safe.

Slideshow: Pakistan's Internally Displaced People
This slideshow shows powerful images of Pakistan's refugees, telling a story of the issues they're facing and the violence that displaced them.

Activism and Darfur
John Norris and Rebecca Hamilton join CAP to discuss the role that the advocacy movement has played in Darfur.

Video: An Iraqi Refugee Story
Experts and Iraqis discuss the dangers that U.S.-affiliated Iraqis face and how to help them.

What Is Sustainable Security?
Gayle Smith discusses the key concept of her new report, “In Search of Sustainable Security,” the first in a series of six reports that will provide analysis and recommendations for a new approach that combines national security, human security, and collective security.

26 Million and Growing
Interactive map shows the rising number of internally displaced persons worldwide, and Natalie Ondiak offers a three-step plan for addressing the issue.

Video: Sustainable Security in Action
Video documents a simulation where experts apply the sustainable security approach to foreign affairs to operations in Afghanistan.

The Road to Better Aid: An Emerging Bipartisan Consensus?
John Norris discusses whether there is an emerging bipartisan consensus on the importance of foreign aid programs.

A Misguided Assault: Why the United Nations Matters

September 15, 2011, 10:00am – 11:30am

Despite the successes of the Obama administration at the United Nations, the United States faces political and budgetary pressures that could restrict, diminish, or condition U.S. engagement in this crucial international institution. In the current climate, the need to maintain, leverage, and bolster our multilateral partnerships in order to advance U.S. interests and address a range of critical national security priorities couldn’t be more evident.

Please join keynote speaker Dr. Esther Brimmer, Assistant Secretary for International Organizations Affairs, for a discussion of the critical role the United States plays at the United Nations to ensure the organization can continue to address the broad and growing range of global challenges. Assistant Secretary Brimmer will also discuss ongoing administration efforts to ensure the United Nations and its institutions are more effective, efficient, and transparent.

The Sustainable Security and Peacebuilding Program