Violence in Syria Worsens, as U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff

USIP’s Steven Heydemann assesses the situation in Syria – and what avenues remain for the international community to bring an en

USIP’s Steven Heydemann assesses the situation in Syria – and what avenues remain for the international community to bring an end to the violence.

Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions

Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President

Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.”

The Muslim World, Poland and USIP

The Polish government makes use of USIP training to help key figures from Afghanistan and Tunisia lead their own countries’ tran

The Polish government makes use of USIP training to help key figures from Afghanistan and Tunisia lead their own countries’ transitions.

Dispatch from Libya

Three months after Moammar Qaddafi's death, progress toward establishing basic security in Libya is uneven. USIP's Robert Perito

Three months after Moammar Qaddafi's death, progress toward establishing basic security in Libya is uneven. USIP's Robert Perito, director of the security sector governance center, files this dispatch from on the ground in Libya.

Engaging a World in Transition

USIP's Tara Sonenshine, nominated to lead the U.S. State Department's office of Public Diplomacy, discusses how to maintain Amer

USIP's Tara Sonenshine, nominated to lead the U.S. State Department's office of Public Diplomacy, discusses how to maintain America's core values but embrace the change occurring around the world.

Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan

USIP experts provide quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission ea

USIP experts provide quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected.

Solomon Announces Transition in Institute of Peace Leadership

United States Institute of Peace President Richard H. Solomon announced yesterday that he will step down as the Institute’s chie

After nearly two decades of leading the United States Institute of Peace, Richard H. Solomon announced that he will step down as president in September 2012. Solomon has led the Institute since 1993, guiding its evolution from a small, Washington-based, academically focused organization into the nation’s center for global conflict management and peacebuilding.

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	From Nigeria to Iraq: USIP Mediation in Conflicts January 2012 On the Issues by David Smock
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	Global Change, Peacebuilding and USIP January 2012

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February 9, 2012 | Event
Reconstruction Zones and Economic Reconstruction: The Cases of Afghanistan and Pakistan

Rebuilding economies after protracted chaos or violent conflict requires careful thought and political courage. By creating dynamic and inclusive growth, reconstruction zones could help countries stand on their own feet, consolidate peace, and overcome the unsustainable aid dependency to which they have grown accustomed. This event examines the validity of this approach, using Afghanistan and Pakistan as case studies.
February 7, 2012 | On the Issues
Reforming the Security Sector in Tunisia and Libya

Bob Perito, director of USIP's Security Governance Center of Innovation, recently returned from Tunisia and Libya, where he met with police, military and government officials to examine the current status of the security sector in each country.
February 6, 2012 | News Feature
As Violence in Syria Worsens, U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff

After several days of intensive negotiation, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Saturday, February 4 that would have required Syria to implement the terms of an Arab League transition framework. USIP's Steve Heydmann assesses the current situation.
February 3, 2012 | On the Issues
Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan

USIP experts provide a quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected.
February 3, 2012 | News Feature
Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions

Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who led his own country’s 2003 “Rose Revolution,” told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on February 1 that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.”

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The International Network for Economics and Conflict is a comprehensive one-stop tool for practitioners of economic development working in fragile states. Participate in the discussion boards, peruse the documents in our library, watch some of the video interviews with experts returning from the field, or ask a question of our panel of experts.
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The Iran Primer offers a comprehensive but concise overview of Iran’s politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. It chronicles U.S.-Iran relations under six American presidents and probes five options for dealing with Iran. Organized thematically, this book provides top-level briefings by fifty experts on Iran (both Iranian and Western authors) as well as a handful of rising talent. It provides hard factual information for ready reference, thoughtful analysis, and context. The Iran Primer is a practical and accessible “go-to” resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran’s pivotal role in world politics.
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The Strategic Posture Review Commission, established by Congress in 2008, examined the nation’s long-term strategy regarding deterrence capabilities, arms control initiatives, and nuclear nonproliferation. The bipartisan group, whose work was facilitated by USIP, concluded in its 2009 report that nuclear dangers can be reduced if the U.S. pursues a comprehensive strategy centered on both deterrence and diplomacy.
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The Peace Media Clearinghouse connects the peacebuilding community with an unprecedented array of multimedia resources. This searchable database aggregates free videos, radio programs, serious computer games and public service announcements—along with accompanying downloadable teaching guides, curriculum and other resources. Regularly updated, the Clearinghouse provides a central site for policymakers, academics and practitioners to access, share and discuss the latest advances in media and peacebuilding around the world.
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Media as Global Diplomat II was a day-long conference with top thinkers from the public and private sectors. While public diplomacy experts struggle to develop strategic communications campaigns to win hearts and minds abroad, new research on the frontiers of neuroscience and psychology suggests a different approach. Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan delivered keynote remarks.
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What exactly is a “conflict entrepreneur”? What do we mean by a “resource curse”? And perhaps most importantly, what is the difference between peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding? To help practitioners, scholars, and students answer these questions, USIP has developed Peace Terms: A Glossary of Terms for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding. This extensive glossary provides short definitions of a wide range of complex and often confusing terms used in the field of conflict resolution.

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