Resources & Tools

April 2006 | Congressional Testimony by J. Alexander Thier

J Alexander Thier addressed the Capitol Hill-based study group "Security for a New Century” on the challenges in establishing legitimate Afghan institutions.

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
April 2006 | Book by Michael R. Fischbach

The property abandoned by Palestinian refugees in 1948 is an acutely sensitive subject for Palestinians and Israelis alike, and wary negotiators have often steered clear of so impassioned an issue. But the failure to deal with claims for compensation or restitution has ultimately served only to undermine numerous peace endeavors.

Credit: CIA World Factbook
February 2006

Truth Commission: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Liberia
Duration: 2006 - 2009
Charter: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act
Commissioners: 9
Report: Vol. I issued in December 2008, Vol. II, and Vol. III due June 2009
 

Countries: Liberia | Issue Areas: Rule of Law, Transitional Justice
December 2005 | Special Report by Jonathan Morrow
October 2005 | Peace Briefing by Mona Imam

This USIPeace Briefing discusses the possible outcomes of Iraq's October 15 national referendum in light of the constitutional process.

Countries: Iraq
October 2005 | Peace Briefing by Mona Imam

This USIPeace Briefing analyzes a series of meetings held by the Institute's Iraq Working Group on the constitution-making process in Iraq.

Countries: Iraq
September 2005 | Peace Briefing by Emily Hsu

This USIPeace Briefing recaps an August 23 Institute event discussing the progress, and potential problems, of the proposed Iraqi constitution.

Countries: Iraq | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
August 2005 | Peace Briefing by Christine Fair, Kerem Levitas, and Colette Rausch

This USIPeace Briefing analyzes the security situation in Nepal and the escalation of human rights abuses.

Countries: Nepal | Issue Areas: Rule of Law
May 2005 | Peace Briefing by Christine Fair and Kerem Levitas

USIPeace Briefing analyzes the coexistence of Islam and democracy in Bangladesh.

Countries: Bangladesh | Issue Areas: Rule of Law