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.
Providing Justice in Haiti
This report is based on the panel presentation and the views expressed at a public forum hosted by USIP’s Haiti Program on February 15, 2012 discussing justice in Haiti and the path forward for judicial reform.
Myths and Misconceptions in the Afghan Transition
The authors have worked for many years in the Kabul office of the United States Institute of Peace in Afghanistan on local governance and rule of law projects. Shahmahmood Miakhel is USIP's Country Director in Afghanistan. From 2003-2005 he was deputy minister of the Interior. Noah Coburn is a political anthropologist focusing on informal justice in Afghanistan and is currently teaching at Skidmore College. He has been conducting research in Afghanistan since 2005 and is the author of "Bazaar...
USIP at Home
The United States Institute of Peace is actively educating and training students, teachers, U.S. military personnel and seasoned practitioners at home about preventing and managing conflict. USIP experts travel throughout the nation to share and discuss strategies related to peacebuilding. USIP partners with domestic institutions to build America’s capacity for conflict management.
Navy's CNO Visits USIP
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert visited USIP April 12 to discuss the India-Pakistan relationship, security sector governance and North Korea and the Pacific Rim.
Truth Commission: South Korea 2005
Truth Commission: South Korea Truth Commission: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Duration: December 2005-December 2010 (five years) Charter: Law No. 7542 (May 31, 2005) Commissioners: 14 male, 1 female Report: Public report
The Islamists Are Coming (Book)
The Islamists Are Coming is the first book to survey the rise of Islamist groups in the wake of the Arab Spring. In this book, Robin Wright offers an overview and 10 experts identify Islamists in Algeria, Egypt (two), Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, the Palestinian territories, Syria, and Tunisia. Each chapter is designed to help both a general audience and specialists.
Paying for Afghanistan's Security Forces During Transition: Issues for Chicago and Beyond
This report reflects the authors' research interests and several publications on security sector reform from a financial and development perspective. It is intended to lay out key issues and trade-offs in this area, and brings in concepts and tools of public financial management which are applicable to the security sector.
Tara Sonenshine Sworn In as Undersecretary of State
Former USIP Executive Vice President Tara Sonenshine was formally sworn in as undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on April 24. In her remarks, Sonenshine spoke of her career in journalism and government, and paid tribute to her mentors, including USIP President Richard Solomon.
USIP Prevention Newsletter - May 2012
The May 2012 Prevention Newsletter features a spotlight on the North Korean Missile Launch: On April 13, North Korea defied the international community and conducted a failed long-range ballistic missile test.
Fixing Pakistan’s Civil-Military Imbalance: A Dangerous Temptation
This report focuses on one of the central debates on Pakistan in Washington: how to deal with this troubled and troubling ally in the months and years ahead. While views are divided, the rising frustrations with Pakistan have led many to lose patience and seek a stern response from the U.S. The author, USIP’s South Asia adviser, addresses a misconception regarding Pakistan’s civil-military relationship and the potential for the U.S. to make this the basis of engagement with Pakistan.