Programs

These 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.

The Institute sponsors the Korea Working Group (KWG), the preeminent forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the U.S.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.

 

 

Through high-level dialogue and critical analysis, the Institute is helping address strategic challenges in Northeast Asia. The Institute also sponsors the Korea Working Group, the preeminent Track 1.5 forum for Korea experts and policymakers in the United States and Asia. 

Afghan police recruits go through training (US DoD/Chad McNeeley)

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. 

Over the last few years, 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, the Study Group is addressing this complex problem through a series of meetings that highlight the interplay of security and reform in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Each meeting will result in a country-specific report, culminating in an overarching Study Group Report to be released in fall 2008.

Over the last few years, 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, the Study Group is addressing this complex problem through a series of meetings that highlight the interplay of security and reform in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. Each meeting will result in a country-specific report, culminating in an overarching Study Group Report to be released in fall 2008.