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.
Correcting America's Image Problem in Pakistan
Despite receiving over $15 billion in U.S. aid since 9/11, perceptions of America in Pakistan remain acutely negative.This report draws upon the author’s discussions with a large cross section of Pakistani opinionmakers during his four visits to the country in 2010.
Flooding Challenges Pakistan's Government and the International Community
The flooding and associated devastation that have battered Pakistan since late July 2010 present yet another series of challenges to its government, already contending with violence from extremist groups. The international community would do well to assist the Pakistani government in responding effectively to these challenges.
The Quest for Nuclear Disarmament in South Asia: A Reality Check
Pakistan and India are defying the global trend toward reduction in nuclear arsenals. This Peace Brief looks at several reasons for this prognosis.
International Islamic Peace Education Workshop held in Davao City, Philippines
Qamar-ul Huda discusses the International Islamic Peace Education Workshop organized by the U.S. Institute of Peace in partnership with the Philippine Center for Islam and Democracy (PCID) and Magbassa Kita Foundation Inc (MKFI).
USIP Prevention Newsletter - July 2010
The bimonthly Prevention Newsletter provides highlights of CAP's conceptual work, its region specific work aimed at helping to prevent conflicts in Africa, the Middle East, South and Northeast Asia, and the special projects on genocide prevention and non-proliferation. It also provides Over the Horizon thinking on trends in different regions, as well as CAP events, working groups and publications.
USIP Network of Pakistani Facilitators Receives Third Training
Education and Training Center/International Senior Program Officers Nina Sughrue and Linda Bishai conducted the third training of trainers (TOT) in advanced mediation skills, May 23-25, 2010, for our network of Pakistani conflict resolution facilitators. The program was in conjunction with our long term local partner the Sustainable Peace and Development Organization (SPADO) in Islamabad.
Nuclear Summit Wraps, Creating Momentum to Bolster Security
At the Nuclear Security Summit on April 12 and 13, leaders from around the world pledged to take their own steps to secure nuclear material used in bombs, civilian nuclear reactors and power plants, and to work together to enhance overall security.
In Pursuit of Democracy and Security in the Greater Middle East
This Working Paper is the culmination of the work of the Study Group on Reform and Security.
USIP Trains the Youth Members of Pakistan’s Political Parties and the Pakistani Youth Parliament to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
On December 16th, at the request of the Pakistani Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT), ETC/I Senior Program Officer Nina Sughrue conducted a one-day conflict management session for 18 Pakistani parliamentarians, eight members of the parliamentary staff, 17 representatives of the political parties’ youth wings, nine members of the youth parliament, 10 members of the press, and six politically active civil society leaders in Islamabad.
Building Local Conflict Resolution Capacity in Pakistan’s North-West Frontier Province and Federally Administered Tribal Areas
ETC/I Senior Program Officers Nina Sughrue and Linda Bishai, in conjunction with local partner the Sustainable Peace and Development Organization (SPADO), conducted the second training of trainers (TOT) workshop in conflict analysis and resolution in Islamabad on December 13-15, 2009.