Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt, recognised expert in Asian affairs, will join the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) this autumn.

“As the shape and nature of conflicts continue to evolve, USIP is constantly evaluating how best to apply our expertise in conflict prevention and mitigation. Stephanie’s extensive experience will be an invaluable asset for USIP in the ever important field of Asian affairs,” commented USIP President Jim Marshall. The Asia-Pacific region presents tremendous opportunities for inclusive, stable development. I look forward to continuing USIP’s tradition of innovative solutions in these areas with Stephanie”.

Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt will join USIP as director of Asia-Pacific programmes. In addition to managing existing programmes, Stephanie will develop new projects to prevent, manage, and resolve conflicts in the region. She is currently based in Beijing as the North East Asia project director and China advisor for the International Crisis Group where she undertakes research and analysis on the role of China in conflict zones around the world. Stephanie Kleine-Ahlbrandt has previously worked with the Council on Foreign Relations, the United Nations, and the US State Department. She holds a master’s degree in political science from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (1996).

The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan conflict management center created to prevent and mitigate international conflict through nonviolent means.