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This bill, titled the "Conflict Prevention Act," establishes a new entity within the Department of State called the Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention, led by a Director responsible to the Secretary of State. The Center's primary purpose is to enhance the United States' ability to understand, prevent, and mitigate violent conflicts abroad, thereby advancing national security and foreign policy interests. Its responsibilities include developing advanced analytical tools and methodologies to assess global conflict dynamics, forecasting potential conflict hotspots, and conducting in-depth analyses to advise regional bureaus and inform resource allocation. The Center will also support peace processes by providing expertise for negotiations and mediation, coordinate efforts related to the Global Fragility Act of 2019, and conduct strategic exercises like "red team" analyses to test foreign policy options. Furthermore, it will contribute to training Foreign Service officers in conflict prevention and mediation skills, including those mandated by the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018. The Center will be staffed by up to 20 full-time employees, some of whom may be deployed temporarily to conflict-affected regions or areas at risk of conflict.

Military Affairs and Security

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