Programs

The threats and opportunities of the 21st century demand that increased attention be paid to practical questions about how to design and implement effective prevention strategies—beyond continual calls to "act early," instill a "culture of prevention," and, above all, mobilize "political will." To this end, USIP is currently developing intellectual capital on evidence-based prevention, early warning, and the prevention of mass atrocities.

The Iran Working Group regularly convenes specialists from the D.C. policy community, a number of research projects, and an exchange program between U.S. and Iranian religious leaders

Haiti's criminal laws, some of which date from 1860, fail to address the country's current spate of crime.  USIP is currently working with the Haitian government to assist in legal reform efforts.

 The Pivotal States Project is a series of books focusing on key or "pivotal" states in the Muslim world: Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. By virtue of their influence in regional political, economic, and cultural networks, these states can play a critical role not only in the resolution of conflicts in their immediate vicinity, but also in moderating future relations between the Muslim and non-Muslim worlds.

Mounting security challenges have raised concerns about how the United States can best promote political reform while safeguarding its security interests. Co-chaired by Larry Diamond and Francis Fukuyama, the Study Group addresses this complex problem through a series of meetings that highlight the interplay of security and reform in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.