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.
Peace Agreements: Israel-Syria
Israel-Syria Armistice Agreement (07-20-1949) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Source URL: www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Foreign+Relations/Israels+Foreign+Relations+since+1947/1947-1974/Israel-Syria+Armistice+Agreement.htm Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 Note: Maps referenced in Annexes I, II, and III are not included in the source document.
Peace Agreements: Lebanon-Syria
Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (12-12-2003) Posted by USIP Library on: February 12, 2007 Source Name: Public Law 108-175--Dec. 12, 2003; 117 Stat. 2482; 22 USC 2151 Source Database and URL: GPO Access; http://www.gpoaccess.gov Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1680 (2006) (05-17-2006) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: United Nations Security Council S/RES/1680 (2006) Source Dat...
Peace Agreements: Israel-United States
Memorandum of Agreement between the Governments of the United States of America and the State of Israel (03-26-1979) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Source URL: www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Peace+Process/Guide+to+the+Peace+Process/US-Israel%20Memorandum%20of%20Agreement Date downloaded: September 5, 2006
Peace Agreements: Arab-Israeli Multiple Party
Doha Declaration (11-19-1997) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv, Israel Source URL: israel.usembassy.gov/publish/peace/archives/1997/me1119b.html Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 Israel's Peace Initiative (05-14-1989) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: U.S. Embassy, Tel Aviv, Israel Source URL: israel.usembassy.gov/publish/peace/may89.htm Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 Additional Documents United Nations Sec...
Kosovo: What Next?
Daniel Serwer, USIP Guest Scholar Soren Jessen-Petersen and James O’Brien briefed Congressional staff on the importance of addressing that status of Kosovo.
Middle East Peacemaking
Briefing before the bipartisan Congressional briefing series sponsored by Congressmen Howard Berman (D-CA) and Chris Shays (R-CT) on obstacles to and proposals for achieving a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict featuring Daniel Kurtzer, co-director of the USIP Study Group on Arab-Israeli Relations, and the International Crisis Group.
Civilians Can Win the Peace
President Bush's planned troop surge in Iraq may fail if it does not receive sufficient civilian support. Patricia Thomson and Daniel Serwer outline four points that should be done to help ensure the civilian capacity is strong enough to support the military's role in Iraq.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq
In January 2007, President Bush announced an expansion of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) program to help accelerate Iraq's transition to self-reliance. How can PRTs—intended to close the gap between civilian and military efforts—be evaluted effectively?
Civilians Will Make the Difference in Iraq
Daniel Serwer gives recommendations for the U.S. government's future course of action in Iraq and the role Iraqis must play in the stabilization of Iraq.
Reforming the Iraqi Interior Ministry, Police, and Facilities Protection Service
Although several milestones have been accomplished in training and equipping security and police forces in Iraq, achievement of these goals masks a troubling reality regarding the loyalty and quality of these Iraqi forces.