In a significant move by the Trump administration, employees of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) received termination letters on Friday evening, marking the continuation of efforts to reimagine the role of the US abroad.

Nearly all of the institute’s U.S.-based staff members were fired and asked to sign a separation agreement, according to notices reviewed by The Times.

The recent mass firings at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) have sent shockwaves through the diplomatic and research communities. This decisive action by the Trump administration highlights not only a shift in U.S. foreign policy but also raises questions about the future of international peace initiatives funded by American taxpayers.