Philippine Facilitation Project

Publications

Toward Peace in the Southern Philippines: A Summary and Assessment of the USIP Philippine Facilitation Project, 2003-2007
February 2008 | Special Report
The Moro Islamic Liberation front has been engaged in a rebellion against the Philippines for more than three decades. In 2003, the U.S. Department of State asked USIP to undertake a project to expedite a peace agreement between the two sides. This report highlights Institute activities in the Philippines from 2003 to 2007, and concludes with lessons learned from the experience.

The Bangsamoro Future: Prospects and Challenges
June 11, 2007 | Special Report produced in Mindanao
Summarizes the highlights of a series of young Moro leaders forums facilitated by USIP.

Ancestral Domain in Comparative Perspective
September 2005 | Special Report
Synthesizes the presentations of a meeting sponsored by the Institute's Philippine Facilitation Project in Davao City, Philippines, in May 2005.

The Mindanao Peace Talks: Another Opportunity to Resolve the Moro Conflict in the Philippines
February 2005 | Special Report
Explores the origins of the Moro Conflict in the Philippines, the evolution of the peace process, and the challenges facing both sides. It also recommends measures for a successful resolution.

Adapted Reports from the February 8, 2005 Crunchtime for the Mindanao Peace Process? Current Issues Briefing:

• U.S. Interests in the Philippines Peace Process
  Eugene Martin analyzes the U.S. involvment in the peace process in Mindanao.
• Ancestral Domain: The Key to a More Permanent Peace in Muslim Mindanao
  Astrid Tuminez examines ancestral domain—an issue that is still to be negotiated by the MILF and the Philippine government before they can reach a political settlement.
• Crunchtime for the Mindanao Peace Process?
  Zachery Abuza eaxmines the obstacles preventing a peace deal with MILF.
• Status of the GRP-MILF Peace Process (PDF)
  Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. H.E. Albert F. Del Rosario, outlines the current status of the GRP-MILF peace process.

Peace Watch

• Astrid Tuminez: Letter from Mindanao
  April/May 2005
• Facilitating Peace in the Philippines
  December 2003
• . . . also related to "Bringing Peace"
  December 2003
• Women, Human Rights, and Islam
  August 2002
• Filipino Muslims Need More Than Economic Development
  April 2002