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.
Sean Kane on Iraq's Disputed Territories
USIP’s Sean Kane discusses his new report "Iraq's Disputed Territories: A View of the Political Horizon and Implications for U.S. Policy.”
A Voice from the Opposition: The Way Ahead in Afghanistan
USIP on April 14 held an event with Abdullah Abdullah, who heads the Coalition for Change and Hope political party in Afghanistan. He told the group that despite the fact that stereotypes exist about Muslim countries and democracy, there are many in Afghanistan who support a democratic country.
South Sudan and its Neighbors: Panel at USIP Assesses New Nation's Impact
The July 9 birth of a new country, the Republic of South Sudan, will change the dynamics of Africa’s Great Lakes region even as the southern Sudanese struggle to build their own nation and government, according to four specialists speaking at the United States Institute of Peace on April 14.
Post-Election Violence Erupts in Nigeria
USIP’s David Smock discusses the recent presidential election in Nigeria and the challenges ahead for the African nation.
Who Controls Pakistan's Security Forces?
USIP hosted a panel discussion April 19 on the state of Pakistan’s security forces that looked at the political and security dynamics at play and how they affect the military.
Three African Presidents on Sudan’s Challenges Ahead
This summer, Sudan splits into two countries after a reasonably peaceful referendum earlier this year. But even as the country prepares to go separate ways – Southern Sudan is expected to declare its independence July 9th – there remain a number of issues that, if unresolved, put at risk the hard won peace.
Arab Uprisings: Lessons from Africa
Senior Fellow Michael Bratton compares political transitions in Sub-Saharan African to the current uprisings and demonstrations calling for political change in the Middle East and North Africa.
The United Nations in Libya
USIP’s Abiodun Williams discusses the United Nations’ role in Libya.
Former Haiti Prime Minister Says, “Haiti Must Build Back Better”
As Haiti struggles to recover from the devastating January earthquake, former Prime Minister Michèle Pierre-Louis said at an event at the United States Institute of Peace that in order for Haiti to build back better, the process must start within Haiti itself. The USIP event “Is Haiti Building Back Better?” held on October 29, 2010 focused on the challenges that have developed in the nine months since the January 12th earthquake.
Sports as a Metaphor and Tool for Peacebuilding
Sports speaks a language of its own that can be translated seamlessly from one culture to another, but often its impact is difficult to measure, said panelists at the United States Institute of Peace Sports and Peacebuilding Symposium.