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	Transitions to Democracy April 2004 This guide from the 2004 National Peace Essay Contest assists teachers in increasing students' understanding of the nature of democracy and historic and contemporary efforts at democratization.
	Teaching Peace or War? October 2003 \| Congressional Testimony by Richard H. Solomon Congressional Testimony by Richard H. Solomon, president of the U.S. Institute of Peace. Countries: United States \| Issue Areas: Peacebuilding, Political Systems and International Relations, Use of Force
	Prospects for Iraqi Economic and Political Reconstruction Are Better Than Anticipated August 2003 \| Peace Briefing by George Ward George Ward, director of U.S. humanitarian operations in Iraq from February to June 2003, explores the state of reconstruction in Iraq. Countries: Iraq
	Iraq: Securing the Peace July 2003 \| Congressional Testimony by Amatzia Baram, Robert M. Perito, George Ward, Paul Stares An Institute Congressional Briefing. Countries: Iraq \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis, Conflict Management and Resolution, Governance, Peacebuilding, Post-Conflict Activities
	Rebuilding Societies After Conflict April 2003 This guide from the 2003 National Peace Essay Contest assists teachers in increasing students' understanding of post-conflict reconstruction and ability to analyze the post-conflict reconstruction process in both historic and contemporary conflicts.
	The Use of Force in Chechnya: An Exploration through Track-Two Diplomacy April 2003 This simulation focuses on the conflict in Chechnya and provides an opportunity to take part in a problem-solving workshop involving Russian and Chechen representatives of civil society.
	The Case of "Palmyra" April 2003 This simulation focuses on a conflict in the territory of "Palmyra" in the fictional country of "Siwa." The aim of the simulation is to demonstrate for the participants some of the challenges facing peacemakers in their efforts to resolve violent international conflicts. Issue Areas: Education
	Debating the U.S. Military's Role in International Peacekeeping April 2002 Developed for the 2002 Essay Contest, this guide contains mapping activities on the locations of military forces and peace operations, a simulation exercise on a fictional crisis in "San Dimas", a Kosovo case study, and bibliographic materials that look at issues related to peace operations, national security, and military operations.
	Justification of War April 2002 When is war justified? The teaching guide on the justification of war, helps teachers address this age-old question with their students. Through use of the guide, students explore the causes of war, apply the principles of a just war to modern conflicts, analyze how leaders justify wars, and develop an editorial position on the justness of a conflict.
	Peacekeeping in Kashmir: An American Choice April 2002 This simulation focuses on a meeting of the U.S. National Security Council debating the possible use of peacekeeping forces on the ground in Kashmir. In this fictional case, the U.S. government must consider a peace proposal negotiated between India, Pakistan, and China and put forward by a former U.S. assistant secretary of state acting as mediator.