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	The Role of the Media in Conflict June 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Yll Bajraktari and Christina Parajon The first meeting of the Institute's Media and Conflict Working Group analyzed the role of the media throughout the conflict cycle. While a considerable amount of analysis has focused on the media’s potential to support democracy efforts and build sustainable peace, no similar effort has been given to analyze the role media can play in conflict prevention.
	Is Serbia Moving Toward Europe? May 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Yll Bajraktari and Greg Maly Since the overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic in October 2000, Serbia has struggled to find its way. Is the country shifting toward the West or East? What will happen with Kosovo? Does Serbia need Europe? Does Europe need Serbia? Countries: Serbia
	Kosovo: What Can Go Wrong? March 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Daniel Serwer, Yll Bajraktari, and Christina Parajon The UN's Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari was tasked last summer with resolving the question of Kosovo's future status with support from the U.S. and the EU. His effort is now drawing to a close— and it is anticipated that he will take his plan that opens prospective sovereignty for Kosovo to the UN Security Council this month. What are the potential drivers of conflict in Kosovo during the period of status decision and thereafter? Countries: Kosovo
	State-Owned Enterprises Post-Conflict Political Economy Considerations March 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Zoë Cooprider, Merriam Mashatt and James Wasserstrom Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Business Transformation Paul Brinkley recently initiated a project to revitalize State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Iraq. How will SOE revitalization affect the economic, social, and political situation in that country?
	Kosovo: What Next? February 2007 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer, Soren Jessen-Petersen, and James O’Brien Daniel Serwer, USIP Guest Scholar Soren Jessen-Petersen and James O’Brien briefed Congressional staff on the importance of addressing that status of Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo \| Issue Areas: Governance, Political Systems and International Relations
	Civilians Will Make the Difference in Iraq February 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Daniel Serwer Daniel Serwer gives recommendations for the U.S. government's future course of action in Iraq and the role Iraqis must play in the stabilization of Iraq. Countries: Iraq
	Serbia: Current Issues and Future Direction September 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the House International Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats on Serbia's democratic transition and Kosovo's status. Countries: Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis, Conflict Management and Resolution, Governance, Post-Conflict Activities
	Weak Viability: The Iraqi Federal State and the Constitutional Amendment Process July 2006 \| Special Report by Jonathan Morrow How does constitutional instability contribute to the cycle of violence in Iraq? Jonathan Morrow makes recommendations for Iraq's upcoming constitutional amendment process that could help stop the current decline in the country's security situation. Countries: Iraq \| Issue Areas: Governance, Rule of Law
	Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way? June 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Hearing on Human Rights, Democracy and Integration in South-Central Europe on the current situation in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo, and on why none has established a firm foundation for peace after years of conflict. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Governance, Human Rights, Political Systems and International Relations, Security and Strategy
	Anti-Conversion Laws and Religious Freedom in South Asia and the Middle East: The Case of Abdul Rahman April 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by J. Alexander Thier J Alexander Thier testified on Friday, April 7, 2006, before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus on helping Afghans implement a legal system that understands, respects, and promotes the rule of law. Issue Areas: Human Rights, Rule of Law

	The Role of the Media in Conflict June 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Yll Bajraktari and Christina Parajon The first meeting of the Institute's Media and Conflict Working Group analyzed the role of the media throughout the conflict cycle. While a considerable amount of analysis has focused on the media’s potential to support democracy efforts and build sustainable peace, no similar effort has been given to analyze the role media can play in conflict prevention.
	Is Serbia Moving Toward Europe? May 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Yll Bajraktari and Greg Maly Since the overthrow of Slobodan Milosevic in October 2000, Serbia has struggled to find its way. Is the country shifting toward the West or East? What will happen with Kosovo? Does Serbia need Europe? Does Europe need Serbia? Countries: Serbia
	Kosovo: What Can Go Wrong? March 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Daniel Serwer, Yll Bajraktari, and Christina Parajon The UN's Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari was tasked last summer with resolving the question of Kosovo's future status with support from the U.S. and the EU. His effort is now drawing to a close— and it is anticipated that he will take his plan that opens prospective sovereignty for Kosovo to the UN Security Council this month. What are the potential drivers of conflict in Kosovo during the period of status decision and thereafter? Countries: Kosovo
	State-Owned Enterprises Post-Conflict Political Economy Considerations March 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Zoë Cooprider, Merriam Mashatt and James Wasserstrom Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Business Transformation Paul Brinkley recently initiated a project to revitalize State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in Iraq. How will SOE revitalization affect the economic, social, and political situation in that country?
	Kosovo: What Next? February 2007 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer, Soren Jessen-Petersen, and James O’Brien Daniel Serwer, USIP Guest Scholar Soren Jessen-Petersen and James O’Brien briefed Congressional staff on the importance of addressing that status of Kosovo. Countries: Kosovo \| Issue Areas: Governance, Political Systems and International Relations
	Civilians Will Make the Difference in Iraq February 2007 \| Peace Briefing by Daniel Serwer Daniel Serwer gives recommendations for the U.S. government's future course of action in Iraq and the role Iraqis must play in the stabilization of Iraq. Countries: Iraq
	Serbia: Current Issues and Future Direction September 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the House International Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats on Serbia's democratic transition and Kosovo's status. Countries: Serbia \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis, Conflict Management and Resolution, Governance, Post-Conflict Activities
	Weak Viability: The Iraqi Federal State and the Constitutional Amendment Process July 2006 \| Special Report by Jonathan Morrow How does constitutional instability contribute to the cycle of violence in Iraq? Jonathan Morrow makes recommendations for Iraq's upcoming constitutional amendment process that could help stop the current decline in the country's security situation. Countries: Iraq \| Issue Areas: Governance, Rule of Law
	Balkans Progress: Who Stands in the Way? June 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by Daniel P. Serwer Daniel Serwer testified before the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe: Hearing on Human Rights, Democracy and Integration in South-Central Europe on the current situation in Bosnia, Serbia, and Kosovo, and on why none has established a firm foundation for peace after years of conflict. Countries: Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia \| Issue Areas: Governance, Human Rights, Political Systems and International Relations, Security and Strategy
	Anti-Conversion Laws and Religious Freedom in South Asia and the Middle East: The Case of Abdul Rahman April 2006 \| Congressional Testimony by J. Alexander Thier J Alexander Thier testified on Friday, April 7, 2006, before the Congressional Human Rights Caucus on helping Afghans implement a legal system that understands, respects, and promotes the rule of law. Issue Areas: Human Rights, Rule of Law

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