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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.
Democratization and Conflict in the Arab World: Challenges, Opportunities and Dangers
The mass protests seeking democracy and rule of law in the Arab world—amid the hope for change—have also produced an array of uncertainties, the likelihood of setbacks and the need for difficult policy choices by U.S. officials, the specialists addressing a United States Institute of Peace (USIP) conference on May 4 said. The event was co-hosted with Georgetown University.
Recent Violence in Syria
USIP’s Steven Heydemann discusses the recent violence in Syria. For how this impacts Lebanon, read USIP’s Mona Yacoubian’s analysis.
Assessing U.S. Policy and Its Limits in Pakistan
USIP South Asia Adviser, Moeed Yusuf, testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on U.S.-Pakistan Relations.
Women and the Arab Spring
Women's participation in the Arab Spring has been significant, but it remains to be seen, however, if their participation will result in increased opportunities for women in the public sphere when the dust settles. USIP’s Mary Hope Schwoebel discusses the opportunities and challenges for women in the Arab Spring.
Israel and the Arab Spring
USIP’s Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen discusses how the Arab Spring could impact Israel.
Violence in Indonesia
USIP’s Army Fellow John Maraia discusses recent terror plots in Indonesia.
Palestinian Reconciliation
USIP’s Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen discusses the significance of the reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas.
Osama bin Laden's Death in Pakistan
USIP's Moeed Yusuf discusses the death of Osama bin Laden and the implications for Pakistan.
The Impact of Osama bin Laden's Death on al-Qaida
USIP's Army Fellow, Col. John Maraia discusses the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on al-Qaida and U.S. counter-terrorism activities.
U.S. Policy and the Arab World
USIP’s Dan Brumberg discusses the Arab Spring and the implications for U.S. policy and U.S. policymakers.