Publications
Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
Political Economy and Conflict Dimensions of Afghanistan’s Mineral Resources: A Preliminary Exploration
This paper reflects some initial thinking on the mining sector, in the context of his broader interest in the political economy and conflict implications of sizable financial flows in Afghanistan, also including those generated by illicit narcotics and aid.
Middle East in 2013: Promise and (Lots of) Peril
A new peace brief by Robin Wright and Garrett Nada provides an overview of four “Arab Spring” uprisings and a look ahead to the challenges of 2013.
Mining for Peace in Afghanistan
The ongoing security transition in Afghanistan to be completed in 2014 has dominated discussions about the country’s future, but the economic transition will also be a challenge. With so much at stake, many are looking at the country’s abundant natural resources as an “economic life raft.”
Credible Afghan Elections Seen Critical to Future Stability, Donor Backing
Credible presidential elections in Afghanistan in 2014 will help determine the willingness of foreign donors to continue providing a range of financial support for the country after NATO troops leave, a U.S. official said at a U.S. Institute of Peace event exploring “Elections, Reconciliation and the Final Two Years of Afghanistan’s Transition: Perspectives from the International Community.”
USIP Hosts U.N. Special Representative for Afghanistan
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on December 13 hosted Ján Kubiš, the special representative of the secretary-general and head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan, for discussions at USIP in Washington.
Chevron in Angola, Entrepreneur in Haiti Help Make Business Case for Sustained Peace
Business interests large and small are exploring ways they can promote peace and economic progress in the developing world for the greater good … and their own.
Assessing North Korea’s Missile Launch
North Korea, in defiance of international calls, launched a two-stage ballistic rocket on December 11, reportedly putting into orbit a satellite. Michael Lekson, an arms control expert, examines what this development means.
Institute’s Hayward Discusses Human Rights at State
Susan Hayward, a senior program officer in USIP’s Religion and Peacemaking Center of Innovation spoke at the Marshall Center at the Department of State at a December 11 event marking International Human Rights Day.