"USIP’s operations in Libya are the most recent example demonstrating the capabilities that make the Institute so effective.” Hughes related that ADM James Stavridis, Supreme Allied Commander Europe, visited USIP to thank the Institute for deploying its peacebuilders shortly after the NATO decision to intervene to protect Libyan civilians. Working behind the scenes, USIP served as one of the bridges between the rebels and both the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). "The day Tripoli fell, the Institute was on the ground training over a hundred Libyans to work as post-conflict mediators and facilitators. They were able to rapidly respond throughout the country to prevent community-level violence. USIP remains there now, helping address post-conflict challenges. USIP is the only foreign actor with a seat on Libya’s ruling National Transitional Council’s stabilization team.” The Institute is actively supporting several situations with Track 1.5 dialogue, including countries involved in the Arab Spring and U.S.-China-North Korea.