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.
Question And Answer
Why Counterterrorism in Afghanistan and Pakistan Still Matters
Question And Answer
What Does the Xi-Ma Meeting Mean for Cross-Strait Relations?
Social Media Amplify Concerns in India’s Jammu and Kashmir State
For now, violent clashes in Indian-controlled Kashmir between young Kashmiris and Indian security forces may appear to have died down. But these conflicts remain highly visible on the Internet, where youth are using social media to continue to air their grievances and advance their cause, according to panelists who spoke at the United States Institute of Peace on October 5th.
On the Issues: Lebanon
Mona Yacoubian, director of the Lebanon Working Group at the U.S. Institute of Peace and special adviser to the Institute’s Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, discusses recent developments in Lebanon, and their broader impact on the region as well as prospects for peace in the Middle East.
“Children of War” Screening at United Nations Spotlights Efforts to Aid Child Soldiers
On October 12, at the United Nations General Assembly Hall -- the storied room in which world diplomacy is conducted -- an audience of approximately 800 guests watched the world premiere of the documentary "Children of War.” In November 2009, USIP co-hosted the film's first Washington, D.C. screening and tonight's event at the U.N. boosted the film's momentum to generate awareness of and action to end the plight of child soldiers.
The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U.S. Policy
Who are the authors? This is an unusual book—written by 50 seasoned experts on Iran as well as a handful of rising young talent. Although this volume has no political agenda and no single political perspective, the authors approach the subject of Iran with a wide range of views. The goal was to be inclusive of many think tanks and universities around the world. The book also features as many Iranian voices as Western authors to ensure the book is sensitive to both sides of the issues.
Palestinian, Israeli Youth Leaders Brief USIP Staff on Peacebuilding Efforts
As part of USIP’s work with youth in conflict resolution and peacebuilding, and its efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, USIP staff recently met with OneVoice Palestine and Israel youth leaders to learn more about their work on the ground.
On the Issues: Bosnian Elections
Ahead of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s elections on October 3, USIP’s Daniel Serwer discusses their significance and the challenges facing the country and region.
On the Issues: North Korea’s Leadership Succession: The China Factor
USIP’s John Park outlines the development of China’s North Korea policy, and examines the implications of deepening Communist Party of China (CPC)-Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) ties for this succession process and the U.S.’s North Korea policy.
World Leaders Tackle Global Poverty, Security Issues at United Nations General Assembly
In New York, some 8,500 delegates from 192 countries are meeting at the United Nations this week for the summit on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the U.N. General Assembly. The big issues on the U.N.’s agenda this year include development, peace and security, conflict prevention, human rights, the environment and climate change, and U.N. reform, among others, said Abiodun Williams, vice president of the Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention at the United States Institute of...
First Vice President Salva Kiir on the Road Ahead in Sudan
His Excellency General Salva Kiir Mayardit, first vice president of Sudan and president of the Government of Southern Sudan, met with international leaders, including President Barack Obama, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York last week about Sudan’s highly anticipated referenda scheduled for January 2011. In advance of the U.N. meetings, Kiir spoke at the United States Institute of Peace on September 20.
On the Issues: What if Kabul Bank Fails?
Afghanistan’s largest commercial bank, Kabul Bank, went into turmoil after its top two directors stepped down in early September 2010 amid allegations of systemic corruption. Kabul Bank shortly thereafter froze the assets of the former chairman and former chief executive officer, as well as those of several other shareholders and major borrowers. USIP’s Raymond Gilpin provides context and offers his perspective on this crisis.