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.
National Security Advisor Rice Vows Long-Term Ties with Africa
National Security Advisor Susan Rice drew attention to Africa's progress in the past two decades and its possibilities for economic growth, good governance and long-term stability, in a speech at the U.S. Institute of Peace on the eve of next week's U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
If You Want Peace, You Have to Plan for It
Sept. 21 will mark the annual observation of the International Day of Peace, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981 to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace and to focus attention on the purpose of promoting peace by the world community. Marking a day of peace may seem idealistic especially against the grim parade of recent events, but to the contrary, its inspiration is decidedly pragmatic: If we do not take peace seriously enough to plan for it and to develop in...
Deputy Secretary Blinken Urges 'Bold' U.N. Peacekeeping Review
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken yesterday urged a high-level panel reviewing United Nations peace operations to conduct a rigorous assessment that will challenge member nations to ensure peacekeepers have the flexibility, capabilities and the political backing they need to function more effectively in increasingly complex conflict zones.
Pakistan Public School Curriculum Distorts Views on Terrorism, Researcher Says
Pakistan’s public school curriculum uses flawed textbooks that distort student perceptions, limit their critical thinking skills and obscure the real causes of violence and terrorism in the country, according to a study commissioned by the U.S. Institute of Peace.
Welcome to Afghanistan’s Peace College
Can you teach your way out of a war?
Nancy Lindborg Statement on the International Day of Peace
In 1981 the United Nations set aside September 21 as the International Day of Peace, dedicating the day to nonviolence across the globe. In the decades since, the world has emerged from a cold war, confronted ethnic conflict and witnessed protests evolve into revolution.
Q&A: Russia’s Intervention in Syria
Russia’s military involvement in Syria has further complicated a four-year-long civil war that the United Nations says has killed more than 250,000 people and driven half the population from their homes. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad just visited Moscow, his first trip outside Syria since the conflict began in 2011 – to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Elie Abouaoun, director of Middle East programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace, considers the ramifications, the prospects for r...
USIP participates in the launch of Generation Change in Egypt
USIP, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and Microsoft Corporation, participated in the first chapter of Generation Change in Egypt. The Egypt chapter marks Generation Change’s 25th chapter worldwide, and the first in the Middle East. Manal Omar, director of USIP’s Iraq, Iran, and North Africa Programs, led the two-day training.
Got a Story to Yell? Then Yell!
USIP’s new Peace Innovations Fund for Pakistan seeks to support creative new efforts for positive social change in Pakistan, as part of the Institute’s broader mission to resolve and prevent conflict using nonviolent means. The first of these efforts – the 60 Second Film Festival – is gearing up to screen its winning films across Pakistan, and the world, this spring.
USIP Talks Aid, Self-Reliance with Early-Career Afghan Diplomats in Joint U.S.-China Program
Afghan diplomats preparing to help steer their country’s foreign policy heard messages of support along with encouragement toward self-reliance during a stop at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on December 5. The session was aimed at briefing them on the array of USIP programs centered on their country as the United States turns over more responsibility to the government of Afghanistan.