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.
Advancing Peace Education in Afghanistan
The war in Afghanistan has had a negative effect on Afghan children, who have been exposed to extreme levels of violence and often see aggression as the primary means to resolve conflict.
Osama bin Laden's Death in Pakistan
USIP's Moeed Yusuf discusses the death of Osama bin Laden and the implications for Pakistan.
Exchange 2.0
The U.S. State Department retains an “unwavering commitment” to promoting international exchanges “through every possible venue—face-to-face and using connective technologies,” Judith A. McHale, the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, told an April 27 conference on the future of exchanges at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington.
The Impact of Osama bin Laden's Death on al-Qaida
USIP's Army Fellow, Col. John Maraia discusses the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on al-Qaida and U.S. counter-terrorism activities.
U.S. Policy and the Arab World
USIP’s Dan Brumberg discusses the Arab Spring and the implications for U.S. policy and U.S. policymakers.
Bin Laden: What does it mean for Peace?
USIP’s Special Adviser, Muslim World Initiative Steve Heydemann; Senior Program Officer Col. Paul Hughes; Military Fellow Col. John Maraia; and South Asia Adviser Moeed Yusuf react to Osama bin Laden's death.
The British State and the Northern Ireland Crisis, 1969-73
Focusing on four case studies, William Beattie Smith traces the evolution of British policy from 1969–73 and depicts how easily a conflict over national identity can turn into bloodshed, grief, and horror; and how difficult it is to restore peace once a serious fight has started.
Media in Fragile Environments
The methodology defined in this work helps a media assessment team understand the causes of conflict in a society, identify changes that could reduce that conflict, and create media interventions that help realize those changes.
Bahrain on the Edge
The sentiments of so many people seeking freedom across the “Arab Spring” this year has not been lost on Bahrain, where thousands are demanding the Sunni monarchy there listen to their concerns.
Statement on USIP Budget
The recently adopted fiscal year 2011 federal budget includes $39.5 million in funding for the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) -- a 20 percent reduction from the fiscal year 2010 level of $49.2 million.