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.
The Need to Pursue Mutual Interests in U.S.-PRC Relations
Recent turbulence in U.S.-Chinese relations stems from China’s umbrage at what it perceives to be the United States’ attempts to harm China’s core interests. Professor Thomas Christensen presents a distinct perspective on U.S.-China relations that emphasizes the dangers in interacting in an environment of mistrust and polarization.
On the Issues: Iran and P5+1 Talks
USIP expert Dan Brumberg previews the upcoming talks with Iran and provides background on the current situation.
On the Issues: Tensions on the Korean Peninsula
USIP’s John Park discusses recent events on the Korean Peninsula and assesses the outlook for 2011.
USIP in 2010: Year in Review
USIP experts look back at 2010 and ahead to 2011 on Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Arab/Israeli conflict, gender issues, and more and look at how to manage international conflict, terrorism, violence, and instability around the world.
Faint Progress in Geneva?
Daniel Brumberg, Senior Adviser at USIP's Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, offers analysis on the "Iran-P5+1" talks held in Geneva, Switzerland on December 6-7, 2010.
USIP Book Launch Explores Iran's Seriousness
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.”
Health and Migration Concerns Increase for the Future of North Korea
With the international community’s continued focus on North Korea’s nuclear weapons program, humanitarian concerns for the North Korean people remain largely overlooked. With this in mind, panelists met at the United States Institute of Peace on October 19th to discuss the state of North Korea’s healthcare system and the migration of North Koreans to China and South Korea.
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.
North Korea, Inc.: Gaining Insights into North Korean Regime Stability from Recent Commercial Activities
By examining how North Korea, Inc. — the web of state trading companies affiliated to the Korean Workers’ Party, the Korean People’s Army, and the Cabinet — operates, this report highlights a new framework for gauging regime stability in North Korea.
The Real Bridge to Nowhere: China's Foiled North Korea Policy
This report examines the complexities of Chinese-North Korean relations, taking into account the perspective of China's border areas, a vital aspect of China's relationship with the Korean peninsula that is often overlooked.