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.
Tunisian Academic Leaders Cite Worrying Delays in Economic, Political Progress
Tunisian officials are running out of time to address the country’s biggest political and economic challenges since the 2011 revolution and restore the quickly-eroding trust of its citizens, several academic leaders said during a visit to Washington organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace, a Georgetown University program and the Project on Middle East Democracy.
Yemen's National Dialogue
Erica Gaston, program officer in USIP's Rule of Law Center, discusses prospects and challenges for Yemen's National Dialogue, and highlights the Institute's past work in civil society.
Iraq’s Budget as a Source of Political Stability
Recognizing the importance of a transparent budget process for societies in postconflict transition, the Coalition Provisional Authority outlined a process that continues to guide federal budgeting in Iraq, according to this new report. However, a focus on the rate of investment spending as a measure of success exacerbated problems with corruption and accountability.
Syria, Libya, Mali Illustrate Dilemmas of Backing Militias
Militias often fill the vacuum in conflicts or post-conflict situations where government law-and-order authorities are unwilling or unable to carry out their functions. Such a situation creates a fundamental dilemma: What should the relationship be between arguably legitimate authorities and the militias, and how can the connection be managed responsibly?
Mitigating Media Incitement to Violence in Iraq
Inflammatory news broadcasts in Iraq risk inciting violence and diminishes the chance for successful democratic transition. A new Special Report highlights an effort to identify, define, and measure the prevalence of inflammatory terms in news reporting at key television stations. A pilot group of media leaders in Iraq have used this content analysis to create a style guide they hope will improve reporting and stem the risks of incitement.
Female Police Lieutenant Faces New Dangers in Transitioning Afghanistan
International Women of Courage awardee, Second Lieutenant Malalai Bahaduri, recently met with USIP staff, members of civil society and the U.S./Afghan Women’s Council to speak about how she became a successful police officer in Afghanistan and the new challenges she expects to face with the 2014 withdrawal of the coalition forces.
USIP Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Colombian Peace Process
On March 15th, USIP hosted a roundtable discussion on the Colombian peace process launched in Norway in October 2012 and now in its seventh round of talks in Havana.
Toward a European Institute of Peace
This Peace Brief follows a series of interviews conducted with senior EU officials and civil society representatives on the role of the European External Action Service in conflict prevention, and the author’s participation in consultations on the feasibility of a European Institute of Peace.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq
In Iraq, Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) were civilian-military organizations designed to operate in semi-permissive environments. PRTs were intended to achieve political objectives, counterterrorism and promote social and economic development.
Bringing Peace to a War
Colonel Paul Hughes reflects on USIP's presence in Baghdad facilitating inter-ethnic and inter-religious dialogue, conducting conflict resolution activities, supporting rule of law programs, and training Iraqi leaders in democratic principles.