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.
Making Sense of the U.N. Impasse on Syria
Abiodun Williams discusses the U.N. Security Council's rejection of a resolution on the violence in Syria and its implications for "Responsibility to Protect." Williams is acting senior vice president of USIP’s Center for Conflict Management (CCM), where he leads its work in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, the Middle East and North Africa.
Truth Commission: Honduras 2010
Truth Commission: Honduras Truth Commission: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Duration: May 2010-2011 Charter: Decreto Ejecutivo PCM 11-2010 (April 13, 2010) Commissioners: 5 (3 male, 2 female) Report: Not yet issued
Truth Commission: Mauritius
Truth Commission: Mauritius Truth Commission: Truth and Justice Commission Duration: February 2009-2011 (expected) Charter: Truth and Justice Commission Act No. 28 (August 22, 2008) Commissioners: 5 (4 male, 1 female) Report: Not yet issued
USIP Extends its Engagement of Teachers and Students with New Online Resources
As part of its mission to educate key audiences about peacebuilding and conflict management, the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) in February activated a virtual Global Peacebuilding Center, providing younger audiences and educators with substantial peacebuilding resources and activities.
Reforming the Security Sector in Tunisia and Libya
Bob Perito, director of USIP's Security Governance Center of Innovation, recently returned from Tunisia and Libya, where he met with police, military and government officials to examine the current status of the security sector in each country.
Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan
USIP experts provide a quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected.
As Violence in Syria Worsens, U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff
After several days of intensive negotiation, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Saturday, February 4 that would have required Syria to implement the terms of an Arab League transition framework. USIP's Steve Heydemann assesses the current situation.
Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions
Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who led his own country’s 2003 “Rose Revolution,” told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on February 1 that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.”
Climate Change as a Conflict Multiplier
Climate change can have major economic and social consequences for all nations. It is possible that some nations will bene fit from climate change but most will be impacted negatively. Failure to mitigate and adapt to climate e ffects can raise the likelihood of violent con flict.
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