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 Arab Spring
Chester A. Crocker analyzes the “awakening” of new trends in the Arab world and North Africa and makes recommendations for the United States.
Traveling toward the Rule of Law in the Middle East and North Africa: Avenues and Obstacles
This brief was written by the director of USIP’s Rule of Law Center of Innovation and three of the center’s senior advisers: Colette Rausch, Jason Gluck, Vivienne O’Connor and Scott Worden. The authors’ analysis is informed by their knowledge of the Middle East and North Africa and their firsthand experiences in promoting the rule of law in transitional states such as Afghanistan, Cambodia, Haiti, Iraq, Kosovo and Nepal.
African Union Commission Chairman at USIP
H.E. Dr. Jean Ping, Chairperson of the AU Commission, discussed the role that the African Union continues to play in creating peace and establishing security in Africa.
The United Nations in Libya
USIP’s Abiodun Williams discusses the United Nations’ role in Libya.
Arab Uprisings: Lessons from Africa
Senior Fellow Michael Bratton compares political transitions in Sub-Saharan African to the current uprisings and demonstrations calling for political change in the Middle East and North Africa.
Military Action in Libya
USIP’s Paul Hughes weighs the benefits and pitfalls of greater military action in Libya.
Impact of Arab Uprisings
USIP’s Mona Yacoubian explores the impact of uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt on the rest of the Arab world. This "On the Issues" is based on Mona Yacoubian’s remarks at the April 15th annual conference of the Center for the Study of Islam and Democracy.
Social Media in the Middle East
USIP's Sheldon Himelfarb talks about the role of social media in the recent uprisings in the Middle East.
Justice and Security in the Middle East and North Africa
USIP’s Colette Rausch discusses the challenges to justice and security in countries undergoing transformations amid recent protests in the Middle East and North Africa.
USIP Experts Respond to Obama's Speech on Libya
USIP experts respond to President Obama's speech on U.S. military intervention in Libya.