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.
Madrassah Challenge
Fair explores the true significance of the madrassah and its role in Pakistan’s educational system. She chronicles the Pakistan government’s efforts to reform the madrassah system and offers important policy implications and suggestions for initiatives that might address some of the main concerns emanating from ostensible ties between education and security inside and outside Pakistan.
From Gridlock to Compromise: How Three Laws Could Begin to Transform Iraqi Politics
Iraqi lawmakers, breaking a prolonged stalemate, recently passed key legislation on regional powers, amnesty and the national budget. Five years after the U.S.-led invasion, is rule of law starting to take hold?
Using Quantitative and Qualitative Models to Forecast Instability
To what extent can structural models detect—and forestall—conflict? How can decision-makers effectively use such paradigms?
Kosovo’s Declaration of Independence
Briefing before the bipartisan Congressional briefing series sponsored by Congressmen Howard Berman (D-CA) and Chris Shays (R-CT) on Kosovo’s declaration of independence; Serbia’s recent elections; U.S., European and Russian reactions; and, prospects for averting conflict in the Balkans with Daniel Serwer, Soren Jessen-Petersen and the International Crisis Group.
Human Rights and Religious Freedom in Iran
Barbara Slavin testified before the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on conditions in Iran on February 21. Her testimony addressed recent U.S. policy towards Iran, the Iranian government's current crackdown on dissenters, and possible courses of action for a new U.S. administration.
Peace Agreements: Israel-Palestine
Agreement on Movement and Access (11-15-2005) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: U.S. Department of State Source URL: usinfo.state.gov/mena/Archive/2005/Nov/15-381874.html Date downloaded: August 10, 2006 Agreed Principals for Rafah Crossing (11-15-2005) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2006 Source Name: U.S. Department of State Source URL: usinfo.state.gov/mena/Archive/2005/Nov/15-381874.html Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 The Sharm el-Sheikh Memor...
On the Issues: Kosovo/Serbia
In an interview conducted shortly before Kosovo gained independence from Serbia, Daniel Serwer discussed the possible impacts of this development and Serbia's recent elections.
A Toxic Cocktail: Pakistan's Growing Instability
Is Pakistan on the verge of a meltdown? How many more shocks to the system can the country bear? Is militant control over the border areas with Afghanistan inevitable?
Uganda/Lord's Resistance Army Peace Negotiations
Writing from peace talks in Juba, Southern Sudan, David Smock, present as an observer, analyzes negotiations between the Lord's Resistance Army and the Ugandan government.
Facing the Abyss: Lebanon's Deadly Political Stalemate
A protracted political stalemate plagues Lebanon. This dangerous deadlock has propelled the country once again toward the abyss of civil war. Will the violence that haunts the country's past recur? Is there a way out?