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This section states the sense of Congress that (1) better understanding and responding to conflict, supporting peace processes, and complex political negotiations furthers U.S. national security and foreign policy interests; (2) the Department of State should possess an institutional hub to help regional bureaus and embassies efficiently and effectively address violent conflict, peace processes, and complex political negotiations; and (3) such a hub should be staffed by subject matter experts to equip U.S. diplomats in conflict analysis and peace negotiations.
This section establishes in the Department of State (1) a Director for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention, responsible to the Secretary of State through the Under Secretary for Political Affairs for conflict prevention, mitigation, negotiations, policy options, and expertise for the Under Secretary and regional bureau Assistant Secretaries; and (2) a Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention led by the Director to perform data analysis and strategic planning on emerging or ongoing foreign conflicts. The Director and Center must develop analytic methodologies and tools for conflict assessments; forecast violent conflict hotspots; conduct in-depth analyses to advise on program goals, burden-sharing, and resource metrics; support peace processes and the Global Fragility Act of 2019 (i.e., U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability); provide strategic gaming, red teaming, and exercises; support Foreign Service training on conflict prevention and mediation, including under the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018; and perform other designated functions. The Center is limited to not more than 20 full-time Department employees, including a deployable contingent for conflict-affected or at-risk regions, and its analytic products must be disseminated within the Department and to other U.S. government elements as appropriate.