Gabriel M. Piccillo

Gabriel M. Piccillo is Vice President for Conflict, Stabilization, and Reconstruction at the International Institute for Peace, Democracy, and Development (IIPDD), an Afghan-U.S. NGO.  He is based in  Washington, DC.

Three Days of Peace: A Blueprint for Stability in Afghanistan

On June 7, 2018, the government of Afghanistan announced a unilateral ceasefire was to occur between the 12th and 19th of June for Eid...

The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Recent Developments and Next Steps

The international community is concerned about the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process, and the knock-on effects on regional stability, and international tranquility. 25 years of...

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