Programs

Local mediators in Somaliland

USIP experts work on active conflicts, supporting training and education, developing tools for practitioners and identifying best practices for ending violence.

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.

Pakistani men listen during meeting. (Photo: NY Times)

USIP staff is working diligently towards conflict analysis and prevention and peace building in Pakistan through its various programs and projects.

The Institute sponsors the Korea Working Group (KWG), the preeminent Track 1.5 forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the United States and Asia.

 

 

 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. 

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Arthur Bigelow talks to Iraqi police (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tony R. Ritter)

The Security Sector Reform (SSR) Working Group convenes public meetings to discuss critical issues related to the reform of police and military forces and their supervising institutions in conflict-affected countries. 

Mounting security challenges have raised concerns about how the United States can best promote political reform while safeguarding its security interests. Co-chaired by Larry Diamond and Francis Fukuyama, this Study Group, which culminated in the release of its final report in fall 2009, addressed this complex problem through a series of meetings that highlighted the interplay of security and reform in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.

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.