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.
"Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel"
On April 15, 2010, William J. Perry and Stephen J. Hadley testified before the House Armed Services Committee on the "Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) Independent Panel" which is facilitated by the United States Institute of Peace (USIP). The QDR Independent Panel, which includes 12 appointees of Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and eight appointees of Congress, has been asked to submit a written assessment of the QDR by July 15, 2010.
Stephen J. Hadley Testifies on the New START Treaty
Stephen J. Hadley, senior adviser for international affairs, testified before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations on the new START Treaty on June 10, 2010.
William J. Perry and Stephen J. Hadley Testify on the "Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel"
William J. Perry and Stephen J. Hadley testified on August 3, 2010 on the "Quadrennial Defense Review Independent Panel" before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Fulfilling the Promise of Peace: Human Rights, Peace and Reconciliation in Bosnia
Daniel Serwer testified before the Committee on Foreign Affairs' Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights and Oversight on top priorities for U.S. diplomacy and assistance in Bosnia.
Testimony of Beth Ellen Cole before the Commission on Wartime Contracting
USIP’s Beth Ellen Cole testified before the Commission on Wartime Contracting about civilian-military relations and USIP-facilitated dialogue between the military, U.S. government agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
Testimony of John Park before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission
USIP's John Park testified before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission about the evolving roles of 'core interests' and 'mutual interests' in U.S.-China relations.
USIP President Testifies Before Congress
Dr. Richard H. Solomon, president of the U.S. Institute of Peace, testified on the important role of USIP in national security affairs.
Assessing the President’s Strategy in Afghanistan
Andrew Wilder, vice president of the Asia center at USIP, testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. More from Dr. Wilder following his testimony, "Why the U.S. Needs to Remain Engaged in Afghanistan."
Independent South Sudan: A Failure of Leadership
Princeton N. Lyman, senior advisor to the president at USIP, testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Causes and Consequences of Violent Extremism and the Role of Foreign Assistance
Nancy Lindborg, USIP president, submitted testimony for the record, to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and related programs.