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January 2012
USIP leaders explain the effect that events around the world and here at home will have on the U.S., and the contributions the Institute can and does make during a time of tremendous challenge – and opportunity. Countries: Afghanistan, Bahrain, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Korean Peninsula, Liberia, Libya, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, The Two Sudans, United States, Yemen
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Education, Political Reform, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities, Security Sector Reform/Governance, Training
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February 2012
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News Feature
by Steven Heydemann
After several days of intensive negotiation, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Saturday, February 4 that would have required Syria to implement the terms of an Arab League transition framework. USIP's Steve Heydmann assesses the current situation. Countries: Syria
| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Human Rights, Mediation and Facilitation, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform
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February 2012
USIP experts provide a quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected. |
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February 2012
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News Feature
by Thomas Omestad
Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who led his own country’s 2003 “Rose Revolution,” told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on February 1 that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.” Countries: Georgia
| Issue Areas: Mediation and Facilitation, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
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February 2012
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Peace Brief
by Amanda Mayoral
Climate change can have major economic and social consequences for all nations. It is possible that some nations will benefit from climate change but most will be impacted negatively. Failure to mitigate and adapt to climate effects can raise the likelihood of violent conflict. Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Economics and Conflict
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February 2012
Commission of Inquiry: Independent inquiry undertaken by the National Commissioner for the Protection of Human Rights |
Common Publication Types
- Special Report
Short, timely, policy-relevant reports. See all Special Reports.
- Peaceworks
In-depth background and analysis on topics in conflict prevention and peacebuilding. See all Peaceworks.
- Peace Brief
Four-page analysis of world developments and peacebuilding issues. See all Peace Briefs.

