USIP Book Launch Explores Iran's Seriousness

Monday, December 13, 2010

By: Cheryl Saferstein

After 30 years of estrangement, the Obama administration is now engaged with Iran in hopes of a deal to ensure Iran’s nuclear energy program is not subverted to make nuclear weapons. On December 1, 2010, Iran experts explored important trends inside Iran and in its dealings with the outside world at the U.S. Institute of Peace’s launch of “The Iran Primer: Power, Politics and U.S. Policy.”

Type: Analysis

Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States

Monday, April 27, 2009

The bipartisan commission, facilitated by USIP from 2008-2009, was tasked by Congress to "examine and make recommendations with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States."  The Commission issued its final report to Congress on May 6, 2009.

British Counter-Terrorism After the July 2005 Attacks

Thursday, February 1, 2007

By: Jytte Klausen

In the wake of the July 7 and July 21, 2005, attacks on the London Underground, British authorities have developed a new model for counter-terrorism, which aside from expanding the list of criminal offenses tied to terrorism and enhancing police powers, also emphasizes community-policing principles and partnerships with Muslim groups.

Type: Peace Brief

The Northern Ireland Peace Process

The Northern Ireland Peace Process

Monday, December 23, 2002

The Good Friday Agreement of 1998 brought the combatants in the Northern Ireland conflict closer to a settlement on core issues than many had thought possible. However, the political process the agreement set in motion faces serious challenges in the years ahead.

Type: Peace Brief