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.
Peacebuilding Expands Across Disciplines, Study Shows
Peacebuilding is increasingly viewed as a methodological “lens” through which practitioners in related fields integrate key principles of peacebuilding into the structure and objectives of their work, according to new research unveiled at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on May 11. Such a lens adds a new dimension to the ways in which practitioners design and assess development and stabilization interventions.
USIP Supports Military to Civilian Transitions in Iraq and Afghanistan
USIP President Richard H. Solomon shares his views on the transitions to civilian-led efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan after a decade of military presence.
G-8 Summit Focuses on Food Security
As leaders at the G-8 summit highlight the importance of food security for global stability, Ibrahim Shaqir, an interagency professional in residence at USIP, in an interview examines this issue in the contexts of Afghanistan and Pakistan and how agricultural systems might contribute to peacebuilding.
A Look at the NATO Summit
USIP's experts on Afghanistan provide a preview of the key issues at the NATO summit in Chicago.
Trauma Resilience as a Keystone to Building the Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Societies
On May 18th, USIP hosted a public event on "Trauma Resilience as a Keystone to Building the Rule of Law in Conflict-Affected Societies," examining the phenomenon of trauma from the panelists' experiences in post-conflict zones and the ways in which it affects initiatives to promote justice, security, and the rule of law, with a focus on Libya as a case study.
USIP Experts in Afghanistan Talk Transition with Top ISAF Official
USIP’s top program staff visited the Institute’s Kabul office in early May to meet with key leaders and discuss the transition in Afghanistan in 2014, a week before the 2012 NATO Summit in Chicago May 20-21. USIP’s Shahmahmood Miakhel, country director in Kabul, Andrew Wilder, director of Afghanistan and Pakistan programs and Scott Smith, deputy director of Afghanistan programs, met with Maj. Gen. Sean MacFarland, the deputy chief of staff for operations for ISAF in Afghanistan. The group dis...
Egypt Prepares for Historic Elections
USIP’s Daniel Brumberg discusses the significance of Egypt’s election for the country and the region.
"Saving Face" and Empowering Women
The co-director of the Academy Award-winning documentary “Saving Face” stresses the importance of telling the stories of ordinary individuals who courageously speak out against human rights abuses.
Institute, National Academy of Engineering Consider How Data Sharing Can Advance Peacebuilding
In partnership with the National Academy of Engineering, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on May 23 hosted a workshop with experts from government and the NGO community to examine “Using Data Sharing to Improve Coordination in Peacebuilding.”
USIP Commemorates Nation’s Sacrifices
In honor of Memorial Day, USIP President Richard H. Solomon said: This day is an important opportunity to recognize our patriotic heroes who have sacrificed their lives so that we may all breathe the air of freedom.