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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.
The Diversity of Muslims in the United States: Views as Americans
With the war against terrorism and an increased attention on the Muslim world, this report analyzes ways Muslims in the United States understand their roles as Americans in combating terrorism and their unique contributions toward conflict prevention and peacemaking.
Six-Party Talks: Defining A Realistic Roadmap for Success
This USIPeace Briefing outlines points to guide preparation for the fifth round of the Six-Party Talks.
The U.S. Experience with Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan: Lessons Identified
Important lessons for current and future U.S. peace and stability operations can be found in the experiences of Americans who served in Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs) in Afghanistan. PRTs are small, joint civilian-military organizations whose mission is to promote governance, security, and reconstruction throughout the country.
Inside North Korea: A Joint U.S.-Chinese Dialogue
The U.S.-Chinese dialogue on the North Korean nuclear issue is discussed in this USIPeace Briefing.
A Critical Triangle: Iraq, Iran and the United States
USIPeace Briefing discussing the challenges posed to the U.S. as a result of the close relationship between Iraq and Iran.
Washington and Damascus: Between Confrontation and Cooperation
Summary Soon after both men came to power in 2000, relations between U.S. president George Bush and Syria's president Bashar al-Asad began to deteriorate significantly. Since the Iraq war of 2003, Washington and Damascus have been on a collision course. Washington has resented the indirect assistance provided by Syria to Saddam's regime and to his loyalists, both before and after the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
U.S.-Pakistan Engagement: The War on Terrorism and Beyond
Summary The current U.S. engagement with Pakistan may be focused on the war on terrorism, but it is not confined to it. It also addresses several other issues of concern to the United States: national and global security, terrorism, nuclear proliferation, economic and strategic opportunities in South Asia, democracy, and anti-Americanism in the Muslim world.
The United States and Pakistan: Navigating a Complex Relationship
Christine Fair testified on June 30, 2005, before the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom on “The United States and Pakistan: Navigating a Complex Relationship." She discussed ideas for future U.S. policy for Pakistan and suggests that the U.S. maintain a strategic focus on Pakistan, beyond that country's willingness and ability to cooperate in the U.S.-led War on Terrorism.
Global Peace Operations Initiative: Future Prospects
USIPeace Briefing analyzes the potential impact of the Global Peace Operations Initiative on African peacekeeping forces.
U.S.-China Cooperation on the Problem of Failing States and Transnational Threats
Summary American and Chinese perspectives on the threats and challenges emanating from failing states have been converging, especially since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the United States.