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.
Training U.S. Advisers, Building Afghan Ministries
When the Pentagon decided to deploy senior civilian advisers to Afghanistan's Ministry of Defense last May, it turned to the expertise at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP).
USIP Does "Peace Multiplication" in Nigeria
United States Institute of Peace trainers in March completed a five-day exercise in Nigeria for Nigerian Army peacekeepers who are preparing to deploy across the continent for a host of missions.
Afghanistan: Preparing Peacemakers
Inevitably, the intensity of U.S. involvement in Afghanistan will ebb. Looking ahead to that time, the U.S. Institute of Peace has trained a network of Afghan “facilitators” to mediate conflicts—within and between families, localities and communities.
Pakistan: Training the Mediators
With Pakistan’s internal troubles and cross-border issues with Afghanistan key factors in the security outlook for all of South Asia and the United States, the U.S. Institute of Peace has brought its concept of building a network of facilitators to the country
Lessons from Haiti and Beyond: Report from the 2010 International Conference on Crisis Mapping
At the International Conference on Crisis Mapping (ICCM) held from October 1 to 3, 2010, researchers and practitioners in the humanitarian and technology fields presented their current work in crisis mapping. This Peace Brief summarizes the overall lessons learned in the field of crisis mapping as identified through presentations, panel discussions, and community-led break-out sessions in the 2010 conference.
Waging Battles that Make War
USIP Board member Chet Crocker writes why the House’s recent vote to eliminate the funding for the U.S Institute of Peace is contrary to our national interests.
Students Learn Conflict Resolution Basics at USIP
On November 18, students from the private Montgomery School in Chester Springs, Pa., participated USIP's educational outreach program.
Countering Radicalization in America
In response to the recent surge in the number of American Muslims involved in terrorist activities, several agencies in the U.S. government have begun devising a comprehensive counterradicalization strategy. In doing so, they are following the lead of certain European countries that have invested significant human, financial, and political capital in counterradicalization programs.
Academy Course Simulations Stimulate Critical Thinking
Simulations are key to engaging and identifying the differences and similarities between groups, and are often the first step in peacemaking, according to United States Institute Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Instructor Peter Weinberger. These simulations provide students with critical thinking skills which they can translate into action in the field.
“Children of War” Screening at United Nations Spotlights Efforts to Aid Child Soldiers
On October 12, at the United Nations General Assembly Hall -- the storied room in which world diplomacy is conducted -- an audience of approximately 800 guests watched the world premiere of the documentary "Children of War.” In November 2009, USIP co-hosted the film's first Washington, D.C. screening and tonight's event at the U.N. boosted the film's momentum to generate awareness of and action to end the plight of child soldiers.