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.
Tunisian Academic Leaders Cite Worrying Delays in Economic, Political Progress
Tunisian officials are running out of time to address the country’s biggest political and economic challenges since the 2011 revolution and restore the quickly-eroding trust of its citizens, several academic leaders said during a visit to Washington organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace, a Georgetown University program and the Project on Middle East Democracy.
African Leaders Outline Roots of Stability, Economic Growth
Leaders of Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi and Cape Verde explain their approaches to governing to achieve stability and economic development during a discussion at USIP. The group visited Washington as part of the Obama administration’s efforts to promote examples of good governance and economic growth in Africa.
Credible Afghan Presidential Vote Hinges on Process, Politics
A U.S. official outlined the tests the Afghan government faces in cementing the first democratic change of top leadership in the country’s history, as one of Afghanistan’s most prominent civic activists described a “vibrant and active political environment” that just might help pull it off.
Iraq Lessons: Will They Be Heeded?
Stuart Bowen, the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction, and experts including USIP’s Manal Omar examine lessons learned from Iraq – ranging from the continuing diffusion of responsibility across U.S. government agencies to the need to ensure the local population and its leaders have a realistic understanding of the time that rebuilding takes.
Panel at USIP Considers Counterterrorism in Pakistani Tribal Areas
Counterterrorism efforts, including strikes at suspected militants by unmanned U.S. drone aircraft, are worsening already damaged relations between tribal areas of Pakistan and the country’s central government, and the approach should be rethought, a leading scholar of Islamic studies said recently at USIP.
North Korea Conducts Nuclear Blast
North Korea on February 12 conducted a third nuclear test blast, drawing immediate global condemnation. USIP has several recent resources discussing the North's proliferation activities.
Taking the 'Thug' Out of Security Forces: What Women Can Do
The daunting process of transforming police and other security forces after the fall of an authoritarian regime often is missing a key ingredient that would make the endeavor more effective – the perspectives and involvement of women. A new guide aims to change the dynamics.
Land, Conflict, and Peace in Colombia
USIP’s Virginia “Ginny” Bouvier discusses the connection between land, conflict and peace in Colombia.
Haiti’s Election Conundrum: Fraught But Necessary?
USIP panelists say that, while elections may need to be held, as in the case of long-delayed senate and local elections, more effective pressure and support should be exerted to produce lasting, legitimate results.
Yemen's National Dialogue
Erica Gaston, program officer in USIP's Rule of Law Center, discusses prospects and challenges for Yemen's National Dialogue, and highlights the Institute's past work in civil society.