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	Centers of Innovation USIP identifies and applies best practices in seven topical areas whose issues cross each phase of conflict through this series of Centers. Centers of Innovation: Center for Sustainable Economies, Gender and Peacebuilding Center, Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding, Religion and Peacemaking, Rule of Law, Science, Technology and Peacebuilding, Security Sector Governance Center
	Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States 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.
	International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) INPROL is a web-based worldwide network of rule of law practitioners and experts created to support practitioners in the field. Find out more information about becoming part of INPROL, and apply for membership.
	Media, Conflict and Peacebuilding 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.
	Roundtable on Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding The National Academy of Engineering and the U.S. Institute of Peace have established a Roundtable on Technology, Science and Peacebuilding to use science and technology to make a measurable and positive impact on conflict management, peacebuilding, and security capabilities.
	Science Diplomacy for Conflict Prevention The Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding is evaluating the potential for international scientific and technical collaborations to aid in conflict prevention and resolution.
	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.
	Smart Tools for Smart Power The Center of Innovation for Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding's “Smart Tools for Smart Power” initiative brings together peacebuilding practitioners and technology innovators to identify high-impact opportunities for technology to bolster peacebuilding and stability operations.
	The Iran Primer The Iran Primer is a practical and accessible “go-to” resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran’s pivotal role in world politics.
	The USIP Open Simulation Platform (USIP OSP) The field of "war-fighting" games is well advanced. The field of "peacebuilding" games is just beginning. To help leverage technology better, and to make simulation training easily accessible to all educators and trainers, USIP has created the Open Simulation Platform (OSP). The USIP OSP guides teachers and trainers through a process to develop realistic and meaningful simulations.

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