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.
A New Opportunity: Agricultural Extension as a Peacebuilding Tool
USIP’s Andrew Robertson explains how agricultural extension systems—a common feature in rural areas including those afflicted by conflict—might be utilized in the service of preventing and managing conflict and promoting positive change.
Winter Won’t Wait: The Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Syria and Beyond
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Looking for a New Year’s Resolution with Some Real Heft? How About… Peace?
It’s not as far-fetched an idea as you might think. USIP’s Global Peacebuilding Center, the Institute’s program to fulfill its congressional mandate for public education here at home, is inviting youn
Year in Review: Transition in Afghanistan
Andrew Wilder, director of USIP’s Afghanistan and Pakistan programs, looks at Afghanistan in a time of transition, highlighting the significant developments of the past year and looking ahead to 2013 and beyond.
Year in Review: Religion, Conflict, and Peacebuilding
USIP Senior Program Officer Qamar-ul Huda looks at 2012 lessons learned in religion, conflict, and peacebuilding, including the Koran desecration incident in Afghanistan and the controversial “Innocence of Muslims” film.
Year in Review: Reconciliation in a Transformed Libya
Manal Omar, director of Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Programs, discusses efforts to promote reconciliation and governance in a Libya emerging from years of dictatorship.
Year in Review: A "Big Year” for Burma
Burma began emerging from years of isolation as it took major steps towards building a democratic state in 2012. Colette Rausch looks back at “a big year” for Burma and discusses the prospects ahead.
Year in Review: The Global Peacebuilding Center
The Global Peacebuilding Center, USIP’s youth-focused education program, marked its first full year in 2012. Ann-Louise Colgan, director of the GPC, highlights some of the ways that the GPC is empowering the next generation of peacebuilders.