Programs

The Institute seeks to present a balanced approach to its work relating to Arab-Israeli relations by supporting research, programs and grants that improve understanding, develop capacity and analyze the issues in ways that can be useful to all parties who are seeking peace. 

 

Dnaiel Serwer in Kosovo with U.S. soldiers discussing security (USIP Photo)

Sustainable stability in the Balkans requires continuous international efforts, including the insights of those individuals with extensive in the field experience.  
 

These experts work on active conflicts, supporting training and education, developing tools for practitioners and identifying best practices for ending violence.

 

 

The cover of the Strategic Posture Commission Report.

The bipartisan commission, facilitated by USIP from 2008-2009, was tasked by Congress to "examine and make recommendations with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States."  The Commission issued its final report to Congress on May 6, 2009.

Political map of the nation of Iran

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

Map of the Middle East, CIA World Factbook

This initiative, which brings together leading figures from Iraq and its six neighbors, and produced the March 2007 Marmara Declaration, is the only initiative of its kind.

The Institute sponsors the Korea Working Group (KWG), the preeminent forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the U.S.The Institute sponsors the Korea Working Group (KWG), the preeminent Track 1.5 forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the United States and Asia.

 

 

Ted Koppel at the Newseum (USIP-Fitz Photo)

This Center of Innovation focuses on harnessing the power of the media for peacebuilding, and on developing new strategies for countering the abuse of media during conflict.

Through high-level dialogue and critical analysis, the Institute is helping address strategic challenges in Northeast Asia. The Institute also sponsors the Korea Working Group, the preeminent Track 1.5 forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the United States and Asia. 

USIP has undertaken a major analytical study of Arab-Israeli peace negotiations since 1991, focusing on U.S. peacemaking strategies and initiatives. Its results are published in a book entitled Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace: American Leadership in the Middle East, authored by Ambassador Daniel C. Kurtzer and Scott B. Lasensky.