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	Drugs in Afghanistan—A Forgotten Issue? May 2012 \| Peace Brief by William Byrd and David Mansfield This paper reflects both authors' concern that neglect of the opium economy in coming years could be perilous, exacerbate problems, possibly lead to poorly thought-out knee-jerk reactions and/or simplistic responses which would only worsen the situation, and further damage the prospects for success of what will inevitably be a difficult and challenging process of transition in Afghanistan. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance

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	Facilitating Dialogue October 2012 \| Book by David R. Smock and Daniel Serwer, editors This volume presents seven case studies of the United States Institute of Peace’s facilitated dialogue efforts in Iraq, Kosovo, Israel/Palestine, Colombia, Nigeria, and Nepal. Covering a variety of conflict situations and peacemaking efforts—from the tribal reconciliation in Mahmoudiya, Iraq, to a justice and security dialogue in Nepal—the cases tell stories of peacebuilding successes, efforts in progress, limitations on what can be achieved, and lessons learned. Countries: Colombia, Iraq, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation
	Peace Economics September 2012 \| Book by Jurgen Brauer and J. Paul Dunne Creating sound economic policy and a stable macroeconomic framework is essential to societies recovering from violent conflict, yet few practitioners have the background needed to apply economic concepts effectively. To provide practitioners with a concise but broad overview of macroeconomic fundamentals as they touch on violence afflicted states, Brauer and Dunne have created Peace Economics. Filling a gap in the literature on peace design from an economic perspective, Peace Economics extends beyond economic principles into the wider realm of social reconstitution, social contract, and social capital in the hopes of helping practitioners build a more stable peace. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict
	Trashing Social Divides in Pakistan May 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by Nadia Naviwala Nadia Naviwala shares her experience with links between social activism and peace in Pakistan. Pakistanis in every sector are leveraging their skills, energy, and resources to create positive social change across the country. But some of the most relevant work is the least obvious. Countries: Pakistan
	Memorial Day and the International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers May 2012 On Memorial Day, Americans honor those in the military who have died in service to this country. This year Memorial Day – May 28 – is the day before the International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers on May 29. Today, men and women in uniform play significant roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations in conflict zones around the world. USIP has made important and lasting contributions to training U.S. and international military in effective means of conflict management and thereby enhancing national security.
	USIP Commemorates Nation’s Sacrifices May 2012 In honor of Memorial Day, USIP President Richard H. Solomon said: This day is an important opportunity to recognize our patriotic heroes who have sacrificed their lives so that we may all breathe the air of freedom.

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	Facilitating Dialogue October 2012 \| Book by David R. Smock and Daniel Serwer, editors This volume presents seven case studies of the United States Institute of Peace’s facilitated dialogue efforts in Iraq, Kosovo, Israel/Palestine, Colombia, Nigeria, and Nepal. Covering a variety of conflict situations and peacemaking efforts—from the tribal reconciliation in Mahmoudiya, Iraq, to a justice and security dialogue in Nepal—the cases tell stories of peacebuilding successes, efforts in progress, limitations on what can be achieved, and lessons learned. Countries: Colombia, Iraq, Kosovo, Nepal, Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation
	Peace Economics September 2012 \| Book by Jurgen Brauer and J. Paul Dunne Creating sound economic policy and a stable macroeconomic framework is essential to societies recovering from violent conflict, yet few practitioners have the background needed to apply economic concepts effectively. To provide practitioners with a concise but broad overview of macroeconomic fundamentals as they touch on violence afflicted states, Brauer and Dunne have created Peace Economics. Filling a gap in the literature on peace design from an economic perspective, Peace Economics extends beyond economic principles into the wider realm of social reconstitution, social contract, and social capital in the hopes of helping practitioners build a more stable peace. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict
	Trashing Social Divides in Pakistan May 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by Nadia Naviwala Nadia Naviwala shares her experience with links between social activism and peace in Pakistan. Pakistanis in every sector are leveraging their skills, energy, and resources to create positive social change across the country. But some of the most relevant work is the least obvious. Countries: Pakistan
	Memorial Day and the International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers May 2012 On Memorial Day, Americans honor those in the military who have died in service to this country. This year Memorial Day – May 28 – is the day before the International Day of U.N. Peacekeepers on May 29. Today, men and women in uniform play significant roles in peacebuilding and peacekeeping operations in conflict zones around the world. USIP has made important and lasting contributions to training U.S. and international military in effective means of conflict management and thereby enhancing national security.
	USIP Commemorates Nation’s Sacrifices May 2012 In honor of Memorial Day, USIP President Richard H. Solomon said: This day is an important opportunity to recognize our patriotic heroes who have sacrificed their lives so that we may all breathe the air of freedom.