Publications & Tools

(Courtesy: Bill Fitz-Patrick)
November 2011

USIP hosted an expert panel Nov. 16 to discuss police reform and the need to try new ways that fit the task. USIP also published a new Special Report, "Police Corruption: What Past Scandals Teach About Current Challenges," by David Bayley and USIP's Bob Perito.

Credit: CIA World Factbook
September 2003

Commission of Inquiry: National Commission on Political Imprisonment and Torture
Duration:  2003 - 2005
Charter: Supreme Decree No. 1040
Commissioners: 8
Report: Public reports

 

Countries: Chile | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
State and Soldier in Latin America - PW10 (Image: USIP)
October 1996 | Peaceworks by Wendy Hunter

Recent years have given rise to an intense debate about appropriate roles for Latin America's armed forces: Should they remain the guardians of political stability, or should they restrict themselves mainly to external defense?

Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile
Credit: CIA World Factbook
May 1990

Truth Commission: National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation
Duration:  1990 - 1991
Charter: Supreme Decree No. 355
Commissioners: 8
Report: Public report

 

Countries: Chile | Issue Areas: Rule of Law