All USIP Programs

CenterProgram Name
From left to right: Kensey Berry, Arkansas; USIP President Richard H. Solomon; Olga Korostelina, Virginia; and Callie Smith, Tennessee
Pro-democracy supporters in Nepal (Photo: NY Times)
2009-2010 Senior Fellows (Credit Steve Barrett)
P.M. Maliki Speaking at USIP

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al-Maliki spoke on July 23, 2009 at an exclusive public engagement at USIP and answered questions from our audience.

The Institute seeks to present a balanced approach to its work relating to Arab-Israeli relations by supporting research, programs and grants that improve understanding, develop capacity and analyze the issues in ways that can be useful to all parties who are seeking peace. 

 

In order to reach a viable peace, institutional performance in conflict zones must balance drivers of conflict.

USIP is helping develop metrics for measuring progress in reconstruction and stabilization operations. This effort is a partnership between USIP, the U.S. State Department (Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization), the Fund for Peace, the U.S. Army’s Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute, and US Army Corps of Engineers.

Map of the Balkans (Source: CIA World Factbook)

USIP has been engaged in the Balkans since 1996, starting in Bosnia immediately after the signing of the Dayton Accords, and later expanding its activities to Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia.

Dnaiel Serwer in Kosovo with U.S. soldiers discussing security (USIP Photo)

Sustainable stability in the Balkans requires continuous international efforts, including the insights of those individuals with extensive in the field experience.  
 

Peace marchers against etnic violence reach the summit of Mt. Kenya (CREDIT: New York Times)

This team works where the threat to peace is most acute, conducting research and analysis and bringing together civil society groups, government leaders, academics and others for dialogue and to promote collaboration.

 

These experts work on active conflicts, supporting training and education, developing tools for practitioners and identifying best practices for ending violence.

 

 

Iraq elections Photo Credit: (Moises Saman/The New York Times)   (NYT Photos)

Peace doesn't automatically return when the guns stop firing or an agreement is signed. This team works to advise newly-forming governments and institutions, promote and maintain community reconciliation, and help different groups on the ground to coordinate their efforts to maintain security and provide services.

Saudi Talk Radio (Credit: Tamara Abdul Hadi/The New York Times)   (NYT Photos)

USIP identifies and applies best practices in five topical areas whose issues cross each phase of conflict through this series of Centers.

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