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.
Learning from Women's Success in the 2010 Afghan Elections
This report, sponsored by the Center for Gender and Peacebuilding at the U.S. Institute of Peace, is based on data culled from the 2010 parliamentary elections in Afghanistan. Using these numbers, the authors assess how female candidates and voters fared in the last election and provide recommendations for improving women’s participation in future Afghan elections.
Looking at What's New in the "New Deal" for Fragile States
The December 2011 high-level forum on aid effectiveness in Busan, South Korea outlined a strategy to improve the way the international community works in fragile states in what was dubbed the "New Dea
Pakistan's Energy Crisis
Pakistan faces an acute energy crisis that it cannot fix by domestic policy alone. Instead, it will need to rely on regional cooperation. How Pakistan pursues its regional options will either increase competition among its neighbors or strengthen regional ties.
USIP's Solomon Commemorates Flag Day, Honors Ambassador Chan Heng Chee
U.S. Institute of Peace President Richard H. Solomon spoke at a special event at USIP on June 14 in recognition of National Flag day and to pay tribute to the diplomatic service of the ambassador of Singapore, Chan Heng Chee, who served in Washington, DC for 16 years. Solomon was joined by former USIP Executive Vice President Tara Sonenshine, now serving as Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
The World Becomes a Better Place with Liberia's Taylor Behind Bars
Liberian President Charles Taylor
USIP Deepening Connections to U.S. Agencies with Professional-in-Residence Program
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has launched an Interagency Professional in Residence (IPR) initiative that is bringing practitioners in peacebuilding to the Institute and at the same time strengthening its ties to a variety of U.S. government agencies.
Sexual Violence and Justice in Postconflict Peru
Wartime sexual violence is rooted in preconflict inequalities and also perpetuates peacetime violence, as the case of Peru shows. Peru can begin to break this cycle of violence by treating rape in war as a crime against humanity.
Salam Shabab Demonstrating the Value of Diversity Among Iraqi Youth
"Salam Shabab," a reality competition TV series for Iraqi youth that provides an entertaining platform for a much-needed message of unity and peacebuilding, will be launching its second season of programming later this year after a first season that, according to new research, successfully encouraged viewers to embrace Iraq's ethnic and religious diversity. The program is also receiving international recognition, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Sp...
U.S., Nigeria Sign Communique on Bilateral Cooperation at USIP
The signing took place on June 5, 2012, at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns representing the United States and Permanent Secretary Martin Uhomoibhi, a senior Foreign Ministry official, representing Nigeria. It capped a two-day meeting of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission held at USIP.
Atrocity Prevention through Persuasion and Deterrence
This Peace Brief describes the key findings and conclusion from a working session organized by USIP on April 5, 2012. The brief serves as input for the U.N. Secretary-General’s report in advance of the U.N. General Assembly’s interactive dialogue on Pillar III tools this summer.