April 15, 2011; Washington, DC.
Contact: Washington Foreign Press Center Media Relations Officer J.B. Leedy
Telephone: 202-504-6319; email: leedyjb@state.gov
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflcits; promote post-conflict stability and development; and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. Foreign media were briefed on the institute's mission by USIP President Richard Solomon; toured it's landmark new building designed by noted architect Moshe Safdie; and learned more about events and exhibits planned for the new space.
