About INPROL

The International Network to Promote the Rule of Law (INPROL) is a consortium of practitioners joined together to develop the human capacity and intellectual resources required to promote the rule of law in countries transitioning from war to peace. INPROL seeks to turn "lessons learned" from previous experience about promoting the rule of law into lessons that are actually applied. As an internet-based network, INPROL provides those serving in the field the ability to exchange information with other experienced practitioners as well as access to relevant documents, best practices, and related materials. The network seeks to foster a holistic and integrated approach to the rule of law by incorporating all professional communities involved, including, but not limited to, judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, senior police officials, stability police commanders, corrections officials, legal advisors and monitors, and judicial administrators.

J Alexander Thier explains INPROL.
J Alexander Thier, senior rule of law advisor at USIP, explains INRPOL.

INPROL Membership

INPROL seeks to build a diverse international membership reaching across organizations, countries, and disciplines. Membership in INPROL is open to those who are currently serving in a rule of law related capacity or those who have previously done so.

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Latest Publications

Traumatic Decarbonization in Fragile States

Traumatic Decarbonization in Fragile States

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

The process of decarbonization—that is, the replacement of fossil fuels with non-hydrocarbon-based forms of energy—is essential for meeting the climate goals articulated by international agreements. But in fragile, oil-dependent nations, where hydrocarbon revenues are often a key means of political control, decarbonization can spell the difference between peace and conflict. This report examines the consequences of the sudden loss of oil revenues for fragile, conflict-affected states and provides recommendations for policymakers on how to manage future decarbonization peacefully.

Type: Peaceworks

Conflict Analysis & PreventionEconomicsEnvironmentFragility & Resilience

China’s Edge in the Pacific Islands: Xi Jinping Makes Time for Leaders

China’s Edge in the Pacific Islands: Xi Jinping Makes Time for Leaders

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

If the U.S. government wants an edge over China in the Pacific Islands, it needs to facilitate more meetings between the president of the United States and regional leaders, preferably one-on-one. When Pacific Island leaders fly to Beijing, they often have a one-on-one meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but such a meeting between the leader of a Pacific Island country and a sitting president of the United States has never taken place. The White House has only conducted joint meetings with Pacific Island leaders. Sometimes even joint meetings don’t make the cut.

Type: Analysis

Global Policy

At the Sahel’s Center, Tension Rises Over Chad’s Disputed Election

At the Sahel’s Center, Tension Rises Over Chad’s Disputed Election

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

A disputed presidential election in Chad last week is making few global headlines, but poses new risks to African and international efforts to reverse the Sahel region’s spreading instability, conflict and human displacement. Chad is centered in the world’s largest belt of military rule: six nations across Africa that have suffered armed coups since 2020. Among them, Chad is the first to hold elections to restore civilian rule. But a string of setbacks to a fully credible vote has yielded a contested result that risks further domestic conflict and a narrowing of popular legitimacy for the next government, led by the incumbent transitional president, Mahamat Idriss Deby.

Type: Analysis

Global Elections & Conflict

Why the Pacific Islands Is Seeing a Rise in ‘Defense Diplomacy’

Why the Pacific Islands Is Seeing a Rise in ‘Defense Diplomacy’

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

As strategic rivalry between China and the United States has intensified in recent years, the Pacific Island region has become a key arena for this geopolitical competition. Pacific Island countries are receiving more bilateral visits, new diplomatic missions, increased media attention and offers of development and security assistance from a greater number of states outside the region than ever before.

Type: Analysis

Global Policy

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