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.
Social Media Amplify Concerns in India’s Jammu and Kashmir State
For now, violent clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir between young Kashmiris and Indian security forces may appear to have died down. But these conflicts remain highly visible on the Internet, where youth are using social media to continue to air their grievances and advance their cause, according to panelists who spoke at the United States Institute of Peace on October 5th.
Health and Migration Concerns Increase for the Future of North Korea
With the international community’s continued focus on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, humanitarian concerns for the North Korean people remain largely overlooked. With this in mind, panelists met at the United States Institute of Peace on October 19th to discuss the state of North Korea’s healthcare system and the migration of North Koreans to China and South Korea.
Academy Course Simulations Stimulate Critical Thinking
Simulations are key to engaging and identifying the differences and similarities between groups, and are often the first step in peacemaking, according to United States Institute Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Instructor Peter Weinberger. These simulations provide students with critical thinking skills which they can translate into action in the field.
On the Issues: Haiti Hit by Hurricane Tomas
Robert Perito, director of USIP's Initiative on Security Sector Governance under the Centers of Innovation, discusses recent developments in Haiti, and the challenges facing the country moving forward.
Ambassador Christopher Hill on the Next Chapter in Iraq
After a seven-year military presence, the U.S. shifts to a civilian-led effort in Iraq, with some 50,000 U.S. troops remaining in the country. Retiring U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill spoke at the United States Institute of Peace on August 18, 2010 about this major transition, the current situation in Iraq and relations with the U.S. going forward. Read the event analysis, Ambassador Christopher Hill on the Next Chapter in Iraq
A Passion for Clarity
In a recent blog posting entitled “The Anti-Lexicon of Peacebuilding,” British development expert Phil Vernon made a plea for peacebuilders to be as clear and complete as possible in their use of terminology, so as to avoid misdiagnoses.
Empowering the Pakistan Police
In Pakistan’s struggle against violent extremism, Pakistan police officers have sacrificed their lives to save the lives of those around them. Heroic acts by the police have occurred in Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi, the cities impacted most by the spread of terrorism from the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan. In Pakistan’s cities, police are responsible for confronting the threat from extremists groups.
Kennedy Center Concert Highlights Music as a Source of Hope for Afghanistan’s Future
USIP’s Hodei Sultan reflects on the recent U.S. concert tour by youth ensembles from the new Afghanistan National Institute of Music.
Ahmadinejad’s Visit to Egypt Unlikely to Herald New Alliance With Iran
The Iranian president arrived in Cairo today, the latest in a series of exchanges that suggest mending ties. An analysis on USIP’s Iran Primer website explains why the relationship still has its limits.
North Korea’s Nuclear Threats Resume
It is a recurring pattern. North Korea takes a provocative step to advance its weapons programs or confront its adversaries. Its actions are condemned by the international community. Then Pyongyang doubles down and vows another tough response, often entailing another act of proliferation. USIP’s Mike Lekson considers the challenges of the North’s nuclear and missile proliferation.