Programs

Saudi Talk Radio (Credit: Tamara Abdul Hadi/The New York Times)   (NYT Photos)

USIP identifies and applies best practices in five topical areas whose issues cross each phase of conflict through this series of Centers.

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.

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.

Sheldon Himelfarb at a USIP/ National Academies roundtable on science, technology, and peacebuilding

Using input from people around the world, this Center of Innovation identifies promising new practices, conducts research, and develops innovative strategies for applying science and technology to the challenge of peacebuilding in fragile states, active conflict and post-conflict societies.