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.
Resurrecting the Wall of Fear: The Human Rights Situation in Syria
Over the past several months, Syrian authorities have engaged in a harsh campaign of repression against leading dissidents and human rights activists. The crackdown, overshadowed by developments elsewhere in the region, has received scant media coverage in the U.S. and Europe.
Negotiating Arab-Israeli Peace
As Washington struggles to revive the Arab-Israeli peace process, Kurtzer and Lasensky offer the definitive guidebook on how to broker peace in the Middle East.
Syria: Dilemmas of Engagement
Mona Yacoubian addressed the Capitol Hill-based study group "Security for a New Century" on the complexities of U.S. engagement with Syria, both positive and negative.
Syria’s Alliance with Iran
Against a backdrop of growing instability in the Middle East, and despite continued pressure from the West, Syria’s alliance with Iran appears to be holding strong and perhaps even deepening. The United States has strongly criticized both Syria and Iran for contributing to the region’s volatility and, in particular, for playing a destabilizing role in each of three regional conflicts: Iraq, Lebanon, and Palestine.
Syria's Relations with Iraq
Stepped-up regional diplomacy initiatives on Iraq have brought new attention to the role of Iraq's neighbors. A March 10 conference in Baghdad brought together regional powers, including Syria and Iran, together with American and Western diplomats, and marked the most significant diplomatic gathering in Iraq since 1990. As the tempo of diplomacy gains momentum, there is renewed focus on Syrian-Iraqi ties and whether Syria can help bring stability to Iraq.
Peace Agreements: Lebanon-Syria
Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 (12-12-2003) Posted by USIP Library on: February 12, 2007 Source Name: Public Law 108-175--Dec. 12, 2003; 117 Stat. 2482; 22 USC 2151 Source Database and URL: GPO Access; http://www.gpoaccess.gov Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1680 (2006) (05-17-2006) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: United Nations Security Council S/RES/1680 (2006) Source Dat...
Peace Agreements: Israel-Syria
Israel-Syria Armistice Agreement (07-20-1949) Posted by USIP Library on: February 15, 2007 Source Name: Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs Source URL: www.mfa.gov.il/MFA/Foreign+Relations/Israels+Foreign+Relations+since+1947/1947-1974/Israel-Syria+Armistice+Agreement.htm Date downloaded: August 30, 2006 Note: Maps referenced in Annexes I, II, and III are not included in the source document.
Syria's Role in Lebanon
As the political situation in Lebanon grows increasingly volatile, the nature of Syria’s role in Lebanon and, in particular, its alliance with Hezbollah, warrants closer examination.
Syria and Political Change II
One year after the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and facing mounting international pressure, the Syrian regime is consolidating its hold on power and adopting a more defiant stance, both in the region and toward the West.
Syria and Political Change
This USIPeace Briefing recaps discussions at a recent seminar on the speculation of political change in Syria.