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.
Kosovo: What Next?
Daniel Serwer, USIP Guest Scholar Soren Jessen-Petersen and James O’Brien briefed Congressional staff on the importance of addressing that status of Kosovo.
Undergraduate Curriculum Development Guide
In response to increasing requests by colleges and universities on how to develop programs focusing on global peace, conflict, and security, the Education and Training Center has developed this guide to undergraduate programmatic development. It includes not only models, but also advice on strategies that can be used in the planning stage.
Middle East Peacemaking
Briefing before the bipartisan Congressional briefing series sponsored by Congressmen Howard Berman (D-CA) and Chris Shays (R-CT) on obstacles to and proposals for achieving a comprehensive settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict featuring Daniel Kurtzer, co-director of the USIP Study Group on Arab-Israeli Relations, and the International Crisis Group.
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.