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Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the bicameral <em>Support for Peace Act<\/em>, which would permanently establish the Negotiations Support Unit (NSU) at the State Department.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Negotiations Support Unit\u2019s team of peace process, reconciliation, and negotiation experts provide support to U.S. diplomats at every stage of peace processes and complex political negotiations \u2013 from strategic planning through implementation \u2013 in dozens of countries, including Sudan, Ethiopia, Yemen, and more. The <em>Support for Peace Act<\/em> would establish the Negotiations Support Unit and help the team expand its geographic scope and reach to address conflicts around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Rep. Sara Jacobs said: <\/strong>\u201cInvesting in inclusive and well-informed peace processes is key to addressing underlying grievances and permanently stopping the cycle of violence. While at the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, I worked in war-torn, conflict-affected environments and have seen that technical expertise about best practices and lessons learned from previous peace processes coupled with on-the-ground knowledge is essential for durable agreements that create stability and security. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to introduce the bicameral <em>Support for Peace Act<\/em>, which would make the Negotiations Support Unit permanent and grow the reach of their work to help save lives.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAmerica\u2019s best foreign policy tool for lasting peace is diplomacy,\u201d <strong>dijo el senador Merkley<\/strong>. &quot;El <em>Support for Peace Act<\/em> strengthens the State Department\u2019s ability to advise on peace processes and conflict negotiations worldwide while building institutional memory. In doing so, this bill ensures the United States can continue playing key roles not only in addressing current conflicts, but also in building a better, more peaceful world.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">###<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washington, D.C. \u2014 Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Sen. 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