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.
Rebuilding Civil Society in Afghanistan: Fragile Progress and Formidable Obstacles
Nearly six years after the U.S.-led invasion of Afghanistan, efforts to develop civil society are showing tentative signs of progress. The effectiveness of civil society in influencing development in the provinces remains low, and rising insecurity in many regions threatens the future prospects of the nascent Afghan civil society.
Negotiation Skills for Post-Conflict Actors
In conjunction with the Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) Center for Stabilization and Reconstruction Studies, Institute trainers Nina Sughrue and Jonathan Morgenstein conducted our popular, biannual course, “Negotiation Skills for Post-Conflict Actors” (also knows as "Working Effectively in Post Conflict Situations: Tools for Communication, Collaboration and Negotiation") May 21-23, 2007, in Monterey, California.
Public Health and Conflict Series: Rebuilding a Nation's Health in Afghanistan
Since the Soviet invasion of 1979, Afghanistan's health system has been decimated by over 27 years of near constant conflict. What steps are necessary to ensure that quality health care is delivered to all of Afghanistan's citizens?
The Situation in Afghanistan: A Re-evaluation Needed
Taliban fighters have re-emerged in full force and insurgency-related violence has increased to record levels in Afghanistan in 2007. The conflict, which has been pushed down on the U.S. and international agendas, is now re-emerging and calls for a strengthened a plan of action.
Troubles on the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border
At dawn on October 30, 2006, two missile strikes rocked the Zia-ul-Uloom madrassah in Chinagai, a border village in the Bajour province of Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). This incident, and its aftermath, raises broader questions regarding the stability of the tribal areas along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Combating Serious Crimes in Postconflict Societies - English Edition
This path-breaking volume presents broad guidelines and specific prescriptions for combating serious crime in societies emerging from conflict.
Afghanistan Five Years Later: What Can the United States Do To Help?
Five years after the fall of the Taliban, the international community and the Karzai government are losing a battle of confidence among the Afghan people. The United States needs to take dramatic steps to spur the delivery of governance, security, and development in order to stabilize Afghanistan.
Resolving the Pakistan- Afghanistan Stalemate
Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the neighboring regions would all benefit from a recognized open border between the two countries. What are the challenges to this objective?
The Afghanistan Reconstruction Group: An Experiment with Future Potential
The Afghanistan Reconstruction Group (ARG) was designed to serve an advisory role to both the U.S. and Afghan governments. USIP convened its Afghanistan Working Group to assess its shortcomings and potential for future success.
Managing Natural Resource Wealth
Natural resource-rich countries demonstrate a higher than average risk both of experiencing conflict and of returning to conflict. Jill Shankleman provides lessons from Iraq, Sudan, Angola, Liberia, and Afghanistan.