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  • November 3, 2009   |   Event
    Sanctions and/or Engagement: How to Change North Korean Behavior

    This joint Asia Society-U.S. Institute of Peace event, which will take place in New York, will explore how financial sanctions and/or engagement could change North Korean behavior. Admission fee is required.

  • October 28, 2009   |   Event
    Guinea: Hope for Political Reform?

    This panel at this event assessed Guinea's political, security, and social environment in the wake of the September 28, 2009 clash between the Guinean military and demonstrators protesting Dadis Camara's candidacy in next January's presidential elections.

  • October 27, 2009   |   Event
    Afghanistan in 2009: A Survey of the Afghan People

    The Asia Foundation will release findings from its fifth public opinion poll, "Afghanistan in 2009: A Survey of the Afghan People," the most comprehensive survey conducted in all 34 of Afghanistan’s provinces.

  • October 20, 2009   |   Event
    Sudan’s 2011 Referendum and Beyond

    The upcoming 2010 elections and 2011 referendum in Sudan are the culminating events of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) between the National Congress Party and the Sudanese People's Liberation Movement. However, looking at 2011 and beyond, there is increasing concern that Sudan may revert to violence rather than move forward towards the sustainable peace envisioned by the CPA.

  • October 19, 2009   |   Resource
    USIP Celebrates its 25th Birthday

    On October 19, the U.S. Institute of Peace marked its 25th anniversary. Watch key officials discuss the Institute’s milestones, growth over the years, and aspirations for the decades to come and listen to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's address marking the Institute's anniversary.

  • October 13, 2009   |   Course
    Foundations of Conflict Analysis

    An introduction to the subject of conflict analysis, illustrating analytical tools used by practitioners through case studies and scenario gaming exercises. The course provides analytical tools for assessing local and regional causes of conflict, potential triggers for escalation, and opportunities for productive engagement by third parties.
    Prerequisite: Completion of USIP Online Certificate Course in Conflict Analysis
     

  • October 2, 2009   |   Event
    Views on CPA Implementation from the Government of Southern Sudan

    Born out of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), the government of Southern Sudan (GoSS) has established itself as a functioning entity but also faces significant difficulties. On October 2, USIP hosts two GoSS ministers for a discussion about Southern Sudan's progress, internal and external challenges, and the road ahead as Sudan approaches the 2010 national elections and 2011 referendum.

  • October 1, 2009   |   Event
    Media as Global Diplomat II: New Findings on the Science of Media and Conflict

    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.

  • September 14, 2009   |   Course
    Introduction to Post-Conflict Strategies and Operations

    A 'hands on' course that provides students with a framework for organizing and implementing post-conflict peace and stability operations based upon the end-states that should be achieved. Will focus on the critical issues that confront post-conflict interventions in achieving each end state and the overarching leadership responsibilities involved in these objectives.

  • September 9, 2009   |   Resource
    Six Important Issues for Sudan and Its Future

    Most international attention devoted to Sudan has focused on the nationwide elections and the 2011 referendum on the status of southern Sudan.  Yet, there are other aspects of the north-south dynamic deserving of discussion and strategic thinking that don't receive their due.  In a new Peace Brief, USIP's Jon Temin examines six important issues and questions that require more consideration as the decisive events in Sudan’s political history approach.

  • August 6, 2009   |   Resource
    Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011

    More political violence will be hard to avoid in Sudan, barring a quick change in current trends, according to a new USIP report. Much of the outcome hinges on the handling of issues that involve the 2011 referendum on whether the South secedes from Sudan.

  • August 6, 2009   |   Event
    Theory meets Practice: Counterinsurgency in Afghanistan

    Dr. David Kilcullen and Dr. Andrew Wilder explore the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan and the relationship between successful counter-insurgency operations and state-building efforts.

  • July 24, 2009   |   Event
    Can the Taliban Win in Pakistan?

    Dr. Hoodbhoy will assess the growth of extremist trends and related political changes in Pakistan, as well as discuss countervailing forces and the inherent resilience of Pakistani society. His analysis will draw out ways by which Pakistanis can help themselves, and the means by which US and Western assistance to Pakistan can help Pakistan stay on an even keel and help move it forward politically and economically.

  • July 22, 2009   |   Event
    Pakistan Security Challenges: Implications of the AFPAK Strategy

    Ambassador Lodhi has long been an expert on Pakistan’s security decisions and on Pakistan’s relations with the United States and the West and is well known in Washington, DC. Her presentation at USIP will review the internal political and security problems that challenge Pakistan from the spread of Taliban influence and extremism, and the impact on Pakistan and its relations with Afghanistan and other neighbors of US and NATO operations in Afghanistan.

  • July 20, 2009   |   Event
    Islam, Politics, and Democracy

    The U.S. Institute of Peace and the International Center for Religion and Diplomacy are co-sponsoring a public event with a delegation from the Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology.

A country that is at risk for, in the midst of or recovering from conflict has needs that no one expert or organization can provide. Often, humanitarian organizations work to address basic human needs for food, shelter and medicine; military or international organizations may have armed forces providing security; and governance experts may be helping local officials establish or improve legal frameworks and government agencies.

No two countries or situations are the same, but experts have identified many issues that emerge in nearly every conflict or post-conflict setting. The list of issue areas aims to aid researchers and practitioners by grouping USIP events, publications and resources by topic.