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.
Depoliticizing Zimbabwe’s Economy: Solutions for Two Million Percent
Zimbabwe is saddled with two million percent annual price increases, rampant corruption and pervasive unemployment. Experts believe that an effort to reform the country's political corruption and irresponsible monetary policies will be central to establishing social and economic stability in the long run.
Moving Beyond Relief: The Challenges of Settling Kenya's Internally Displaced
This briefing by Sheila Mwiandi explores various dimensions of Kenya's post-election IDP problems, including elections-related issues prior to 2008, challenges to relocating IDPs and strategies for improving the situation.
An Example of Integrated Security Assistance: The 1207 Program
Robert Perito testified at the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing examining the military’s role in foreign policy. Perito spoke to the application and implementation processes of the 1207 Program of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Reconciliation in Iraq
Daniel Serwer participated in a briefing session sponsored by Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and Congressman Chris Shays (R-CT) on reconciliation progress in Iraq and USIP’s programs there. Serwer was joined by representatives from the Congressional Research Service and the Government Accountability Office.
On the Issues: North Korea
What are the repercussions of Pyongyang's and Washington's recent steps on the nuclear issue? Is this a major shift or a calculated short-term move? Read analysis from Senior Fellow John S. Park.
On the Issues: Zimbabwe
What are the national, regional and international consequences of recent electoral violence in Zimbabwe? What triggered the outbreak? Read more from Senior Research Associate Dorina Bekoe.
Integrated Security Assistance: The 1207 Program
This Special Report report details USIP's assessment of the "1207 Program," an example of the U.S. military's growing involvement in integrated "whole-of-government" approaches to U.S. security assistance programs.
Iraq: Positive Change in the Detention System
This USIPeace Briefing, summarizing remarks from a former commander for detainee operations in Iraq, discusses recent successes in improving the conditions of insurgent detainees in the country.
Killing Friends, Making Enemies: The Impact and Avoidance of Civilian Casualties in Afghanistan
This USIPeace Briefing discusses the enormous problem of civilian casualties in Afghanistan; the “troops-in-contact” dilemma regarding air power; challenges in intelligence gathering; losses in the information war with Taliban forces; and policy recommendations to mitigate this trend.
Making Bosnia Work: Why EU Accession is Not Enough
On June 16, 2008, Bosnia will sign a Stabilization and Association agreement with the European Union, more than 13 years after the Dayton Agreement ended the war there. This USIPeace Briefing examines this complex, timely issue.