Rule of Law

USIP's Colette Rausch files a post from Burma at an historic time. 

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

Commission of Inquiry: Independent inquiry undertaken by the National Commissioner for the Protection of Human Rights
Duration: 1993-1994
Charter: Decree No. 26-92, Decree No. 51-92 (establishing the ombusdman's office)
Commissioners: 1 (Male)
Report: Public Report

USIP has been working to promote peace and stability in Afghanistan since 2002 through programs designed to improve understanding of peaceful dispute resolution, advance peace education in schools and communities, enhance dialogue between leading Afghans and the international community, and promote the rule of law. USIP established an office in Kabul in 2008. This on the ground presence has greatly increased USIP's contact with and understanding of events, programs, and attitudes in Afghanistan, and has strengthened its capacity to execute innovative and effective programs in the country.

USIP's Security Sector Governance (SSG) Center focuses on a critical element of sustainable peace: developing security forces and supervising institutions that are effective, legitimate, apolitical, and accountable to the citizens they are sworn to protect.

USIP conducts ongoing research and policy analysis on major developments in Iran through the Iran Study Group and the Iran Primer.  USIP experts provide regular briefings for Congressional staffers and officials at the Department of State. 

Learn about the sources of ongoing conflict and possible emergence of new conflict in the two Sudans, including the issues of oil revenue, citizenship, debt, and border demarcation between the north and south.

Colette Rausch writes on the road ahead in Burma and the reforms it will take to make a successful transition from virtual isolation to becoming a full-fledged member of the international community.

As South Sudan deals with challenges posed by a massive influx of returnees, threats from rebel militia and the north, and the strengthening of state institutions, its people are working towards a more peaceful future. USIP engages on many of these issues - explore our featured analysis and highlights from work in the field.