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	Spring 2013 Book Catalog January 2013 The United States Institute of Peace is committed to publishing significant works that offer new insights and information to practitioners, scholars, diplomats, and students, among others. Please review our Spring 2013 titles in this catalog, which is available for download. To browse our online bookstore, click here.

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	Pakistan Election Victory for Sharif May Spur Change, Experts Say May 2013 \| News Feature by Viola Gienger USIP’s Andrew Wilder and Moeed Yusuf and other experts say broad support for the prime minister, combined with local wins by key opponents, might generate the right combination to force tough decisions that could move Pakistan forward. Countries: Pakistan \| Issue Areas: Political Reform
	Google, Facebook, Microsoft Eye Syria Social Media Data for Trends May 2013 \| Olive Branch Post by Viola Gienger and Anand Varghese Experts from technology companies, universities and advocacy groups examined the possibilities for analyzing social media information flows for trends during the war in Syria and beyond for potential techniques to track and maybe even prevent violent conflict in the future. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding
	A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition May 2013 When it is compared with other countries that have undergone transition, Afghanistan is revealed to be stronger than many on economic performance but weaker than the norm for governance and rule of law. If its strengths are supported and weak areas are targeted for improvement, the country will improve its prospects for a successful transition, say the authors of this new report. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	Tunisian Debate Over Islam, Rights in Constitution Illustrated at USIP Event May 2013 \| News Feature by USIP Staff A deputy in Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly takes on criticisms from Human Rights Watch as the country considers a third draft of its constitution. Countries: Tunisia \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Rule of Law
	Understanding Pakistan's Water-Security Nexus May 2013 \| Peaceworks by Daanish Mustafa, Majed Akhter, and Natalie Nasralla Pakistan faces unprecedented stresses on its water resources from inequitable distribution, population growth, urbanization, and shifts in production and consumption patterns, and these water problems exacerbate local tensions. Solutions to Pakistan’s water crisis must focus on addressing unsustainable practices and gross mismanagement, say the authors of this new report. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict

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	Pakistan Election Victory for Sharif May Spur Change, Experts Say May 2013 \| News Feature by Viola Gienger USIP’s Andrew Wilder and Moeed Yusuf and other experts say broad support for the prime minister, combined with local wins by key opponents, might generate the right combination to force tough decisions that could move Pakistan forward. Countries: Pakistan \| Issue Areas: Political Reform
	Google, Facebook, Microsoft Eye Syria Social Media Data for Trends May 2013 \| Olive Branch Post by Viola Gienger and Anand Varghese Experts from technology companies, universities and advocacy groups examined the possibilities for analyzing social media information flows for trends during the war in Syria and beyond for potential techniques to track and maybe even prevent violent conflict in the future. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Science, Technology, and Peacebuilding
	A New Approach to Understanding Afghanistan's Transition May 2013 When it is compared with other countries that have undergone transition, Afghanistan is revealed to be stronger than many on economic performance but weaker than the norm for governance and rule of law. If its strengths are supported and weak areas are targeted for improvement, the country will improve its prospects for a successful transition, say the authors of this new report. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Post-Conflict and Peacekeeping Activities
	Tunisian Debate Over Islam, Rights in Constitution Illustrated at USIP Event May 2013 \| News Feature by USIP Staff A deputy in Tunisia’s National Constituent Assembly takes on criticisms from Human Rights Watch as the country considers a third draft of its constitution. Countries: Tunisia \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Rule of Law
	Understanding Pakistan's Water-Security Nexus May 2013 \| Peaceworks by Daanish Mustafa, Majed Akhter, and Natalie Nasralla Pakistan faces unprecedented stresses on its water resources from inequitable distribution, population growth, urbanization, and shifts in production and consumption patterns, and these water problems exacerbate local tensions. Solutions to Pakistan’s water crisis must focus on addressing unsustainable practices and gross mismanagement, say the authors of this new report. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict