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Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gustavo Olgiati
Conflict Prevention Strategies in the 21st Century

The threats and opportunities of the 21st century demand that increased attention be paid to practical questions about how to design and implement effective prevention strategies—beyond continual calls to "act early," instill a "culture of prevention," and, above all, mobilize "political will." To this end, USIP is currently developing intellectual capital on evidence-based prevention, early warning, and the prevention of mass atrocities.
Genocide Prevention Task Force

The Genocide Prevention Task Force, co-chaired by former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright and former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, was jointly convened by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, The American Academy of Diplomacy and the United States Institute of Peace. Its final report, Preventing Genocide: A Blueprint for U.S. Policymakers, offers practical recommendations on how to prevent genocide and mass atrocities. It was released in December 2008.
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. To find out more information about becoming part of INPROL, and to apply for membership, please click here.
Cover of the ISG Report
Iraq Study Group

The Iraq Study Group made a forward-looking, independent assessment of the current and prospective situation on the ground in Iraq and how it affects the surrounding region as well as U.S. interests. The effort was undertaken at the urging of several members of Congress with agreement of the White House. A final report was released to Congress, the White House, and the public on December 6, 2006.
Afghan police recruits go through training (US DoD/Chad McNeeley)
Security Sector Reform Working Group

The Security Sector Reform (SSR) Working Group holds public meetings that focus on working with agency representatives and the U.S. military to formalize the U.S. government’s policy on SSR and to develop principles, guidelines and strategies for SSR activities. 
U.S. Army Sgt. with the 302nd Military Police Company, discusses building entry procedures with an Iraqi Police officer during training in Mosul, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kamaile O. Chan)
Stability Policing Initiative

USIP is working with Center of Excellence for Police Stability Units (CoESPU) to develop a Standard Training Module and readiness standards for stability police units. We are also helping to develop stability policing doctrine and doctrine to protect Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).