Multimedia

Instructor Peter Weinberger discusses the USIP Academy course "Engaging With Identity-Based Differences." This course outlines strategies and distinctive challenges for third-party mediators and other advisers, including countering hate speech and exclusionary policies, engaging religious and tribal leaders, establishing trust through intergroup dialogues, and other measures.

Beth Ellen Cole in November 2009 discusses how the "Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction" manual -- the first ever strategic "doctrine" produced for civilians -- can be used in peacebuilding initiatives and its incorporation into USIP's education and training courses.

Even though the mismanagement of natural resources lies at the heart of many enduring conflicts, the sustainable and equitable use of petroleum, mineral and agricultural resources could help prevent conflict and promote lasting peace.  This event examined the underpinnings of resource management in resource-rich, conflict-prone states and explored options for conflict-sensitive strategies that could break the cycle of violence and lay the foundation for sustainable economic development.

With national elections just around the corner on March 7, Iraq once again finds itself at a critical crossroads in determining what sort of society it wants and the extent to which truly representative politics will be central to that concept. Ambassador Christopher Hill offers his remarks.

Former senior program officer A. Heather Coyne shares how her experience with the Army Reserves and USIP shaped her peacebuilding pursuits.