Initiatives

Credit: U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Gustavo Olgiati

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.

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.

Map of the Middle East, CIA World Factbook

This initiative, which brings together leading figures from Iraq and its six neighbors, and produced the March 2007 Marmara Declaration, is the only initiative of its kind.

Map of Africa (Stock Photo)

Political transitions have often served as triggers of violence. This initiative aims to increase the capacity of key stakeholders to identify these triggers during political transitions, to build positive relationships among civil society, policymakers, and regional and international organizations, and to contribute to the academic and policy literature on peaceful political transitions in Africa.

 

Muslim World Initiative Logo

This initiative is designed to help to mobilize moderates, marginalize militants, and bridge the U.S./Muslim-world divide.

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. 

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This initiative seeks to examine U.S.-UN relations, shared interests, and prospects for strengthening this partnership during this period of extraordinary international change.