Publications
Articles, publications, books, tools and multimedia features from the U.S. Institute of Peace provide the latest news, analysis, research findings, practitioner guides and reports, all related to the conflict zones and issues that are at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and reduce violent conflict.
Pacifism and Citizenship: Can They Coexist?
The clash between concepts of pacifism and perceptions of citizenship has long provoked fierce argument. Sparked by presentations from life-long pacifist Elise Boulding and political scientist Guenter Lewy, the debate in this volume is passionate and profound, ranging across such issues as the political role of pacifists and the character of American pacifism since World War II.
Approaches to Peace
A comprehensive, one-volume exploration of the peace and security field, this volume presents detailed investigations of four major approaches employed in the study of conflict and peacemaking.
Truth Commission: Chad
Truth Commission: The Commission of Inquiry into the Crimes and Misappropriations Committed by Ex-President Habré, His Accomplices and/or Accessories Duration: 1991 - 1992 Charter: Decree No. 014 /P.CE/CJ/90 Commissioners: 12 Report: Public report
Guides to Library of Congress
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Is it Feasible to Negotiate Chemical and Biological Weapons Control?
A controversial proposal for the formation of an international authority that would monitor use of the "poor man's nuclear weapon" and assist countries under attack.
The Meaning of Munich Fifty Years Later
In an era of changing world power balances, what lessons can NATO draw from the Munich accords of 1930?
Truth Commission: Chile 90
Truth Commission: National Commission for Truth and Reconciliation Duration: 1990 - 1991 Charter: Supreme Decree No. 355 Commissioners: 8 Report: Public report
Commission of Inquiry: Nepal 90
Commission of Inquiry: Commission of Inquiry to Locate the Persons Disappeared during the Panchayat Period Duration: 1990 - 1991 Charter: Order of the Prime Minister Commissioners: 4 Report: Public report
Commission of Inquiry: Peru 86
Commission of Inquiry: Commission of Inquiry to Investigate the Massacre of Prisoners Duration: 1986 - 1988 Charter: Not available Commissioners: 13 Report: Public minority report
Truth Commission: Uganda 86
Truth Commission: Commission of Inquiry into Violations of Human Rights Duration: 1986 – 1994 Charter: The Commissions of Inquiry Act Legal Notice No. 5 Commissioners: 6 Report: Public report