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.
Iraq: Beyond the Surge
Paul Hughes addressed the Capitol Hill-based study group "Security for a New Century" on the current security situation in Iraq and options to foster stability in the country and across the region.
Transitions to Democracy
This guide from the 2004 National Peace Essay Contest assists teachers in increasing students' understanding of the nature of democracy and historic and contemporary efforts at democratization.
Iraq's Political Situation
Rend al-Rahim Francke testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on Shi'ia-Sunni relations in Iraq.
Exploring Conflict in the Great Lakes Region
Testimony of David Smock before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus
Serbia: Current Issues and Future Direction
Daniel Serwer testified before the House International Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats on Serbia's democratic transition and Kosovo's status.
The Practice of International Criminal Tribunals and their Relevance to Military Commissions in Light of Hamdan v Rumsfeld
Gerald Gahima testified before the House Armed Services Committee on protecting fair trial rights, witnesses, and national security in international criminal tribunals.
Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way?
Daniel Serwer testified before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Hearing on Human Rights, Democracy and Integration in South-Central Europe on the current situation in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo, and on why none has established a firm foundation for peace after years of conflict.
Peace Process in Mindanao and Political Islam in the Southern Philippines
Eugene Martin and Astrid Tuminez addressed the Capitol Hill-based study group "Security for a New Century” on the status of the peace talks between the Philippines government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).
Anti-Conversion Laws and Religious Freedom in South Asia and the Middle East: The Case of Abdul Rahman
J Alexander Thier testified on Friday, April 7, 2006, before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus on helping Afghans implement a legal system that understands, respects, and promotes the rule of law.
The Current Situation in Serbia and Montenegro
An Overview of U.S. Institute of Peace Activities to Promote Democracy and Minority Rights in Serbia-Montenegro and Kosovo