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Southeast Asia Peace Institute 

Working with communities, leaders, and institutions to end violent conflict.

Our Mission

Southeast Asia Peace Institute (SEAPI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing, mitigating, and resolving violent conflict in Southeast Asia. SEAPI works with regional institutions, civil society, and governments to promote the emergence of peaceful, stable, and just societies.

 

SEAPI produces research and policy analysis to inform the work of policymakers and frontline peacebuilders alike. We conduct training and accompaniment for key stakeholders from across the region and convene diverse stakeholders to seek non-violent resolution to conflict.

 

Our work primarily aims to

  1. Combat drivers of conflict such as crime, injustice, and poverty.

  2. Support policymakers in developing representative, responsive, and inclusive governance systems.

  3. Support political dialogue processes that aim to mitigate or resolve violent conflict. 

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Key Personnel

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Priscilla Clapp

Asia Policy and Multilateral Relations

Priscilla Clapp is a former U.S. diplomat and Burma expert with deep experience in Southeast Asia and international affairs.

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Ye Myo Hein

Security & Civil-Military Relations

Ye Myo Hein is a Burma-based researcher and policy expert focused on civil-military relations, security reform, and the country’s democratic transition.

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Billy Ford

Peacebuilding and Governance

Billy Ford is a specialist on peacebuilding and governance, focusing on research, training, and policy support to address root causes of violent conflict.

Board of Directors

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Maureen Aung-Thwin

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Bridget Welsh

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Sean Turnell

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Zali Win

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