Afghanistan, May 12 -- The closure of the US Peace Institute has raised concerns about weakening US diplomacy, especially in global conflict resolution efforts.
Scott Worden, former director of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), warned that the closure of the institution would benefit China and Russia in strategic regions and weaken the U.S.'s position in global diplomacy.
The Washington Times reported on Sunday, May 11, that USIP, established in 1984, played a significant role in resolving international conflicts. However, in March, it was shut down by the U.S. government following a directive from the Office of Management and Budget.
In response to the closure, Sasha Peppinger, a former director at USIP, emphasized that the s...