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.
Commission of Inquiry: Honduras 93
Commission of Inquiry: Independent inquiry undertaken by the National Commissioner for the Protection of Human Rights Duration: 1993-1994 Charter: Decree No. 26-92, Decree No. 51-92 (establishing the ombusdman's office) Commissioners: 1 (Male) Report: Public Report
USIP President to Step Down, After 19 Years of Peacebuilding Leadership
After nearly two decades of leading the United States Institute of Peace, Richard H. Solomon announced on January 26 that he will step down as president in September 2012.
The Politics of Oil and a Proposed Pipeline for South Sudan
USIP's Jon Temin and Raymond Gilpin take questions on recent events in South Sudan, where a controversial plan to build an oil pipeline across Kenya was recently announced.
Science, Technology and Peacebuilding at USIP
USIP’s Sheldon Himelfarb, director of USIP’s Center of Innovation for Science, Technology and Peacebuilding, and Andrew Robertson, a senior program officer with the center, discuss the latest developments on technology, science and peacebuilding – and where the new field is going.
On the Road to the Rule of Law in Burma
Colette Rausch writes on the road ahead in Burma and the reforms it will take to make a successful transition from virtual isolation to becoming a full-fledged member of the international community.
Engaging a World in Transition
USIP's Tara Sonenshine, nominated to lead the U.S. State Department's office of Public Diplomacy, discusses how to maintain America's core values but embrace the change occuring around the world.
Assignment: China
February marks the 40th anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s historic visit to China. The trip was also a milestone in the history of journalism. On January 17, USIP and the State Department’s East Asian and Pacific Affairs Bureau hosted a screening of the documentary film Assignment: China.
The Arab Awakening and its Aftermath: How to Shape the Path Ahead
USIP's Steven Heydemann moderates a discussion about the Arab Awakening with the Institute's Stephen Hadley and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace's Marwan Muasher.
Arab League Strives for Relevance on Syria but Faces Test
USIP's Steven Heydemann looks at Syria and the impact the Arab League can have on the Assad regime.
Tools for Improving Media Interventions in Conflict Zones
Through its goal of better understanding the role of media throughout the conflict cycle, the Center has been working on the development of a variety if assessment and evaluation tools. These tools include a strategic framework for media interventions, a template for the assessment of the media landscape in conflict situations and guidelines for evaluating the impact of media programs in conflict areas.