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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.
Gen. John Allen's Testimony and the Way Ahead in Afghanistan
A Q&A with USIP's Andrew Wilder on Afghanistan, reconciliation and moving past recent challenges.
Challenging the Axis of Resistance: Syria, Iran and the Strategic Balance in the Middle East
The uprising started last year, along with other “Arab Spring” revolutions taking place in Middle East and North African nations. But by far, the Syrian government’s response has become the most deadly and most brutal. The United Nations estimates that more than 8,000 people have been killed since the revolution started last March.
Debating Federalism in Libya
USIP's Jason Gluck looks at the debate taking place in Libya today between those who believe a federalist approach will be good for the country - and those who don't.
American Negotiating Behavior Translated to Chinese
U.S. Institute of Peace President Richard H. Solomon’s book on how the U.S. negotiates has been translated into Chinese. Solomon, former U. S. assistant secretary of state, has written widely about China.
Texas Peacebuilders
The United States Institute of Peace proudly recognizes the ongoing work of the State of Texas in growing connections ranging from young people and technology to women in peacebuilding.
Syrian Expatriates Examine the Roles of Women and Minorities in Uprising
Syrian expatriates appearing at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on March 9 assessed the challenges facing women and ethnic or religious minorities in the country’s increasingly deadly revolution, asserting that opposition sentiment broadly envisions a post-Assad Syria that will be inclusive and respect their rights in a diverse country.
Briefing on the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit
On March 12, the U.S. Institute of Peace’s (USIP) Center for Conflict Management and the Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs co-convened a closed briefing on the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit for senior diplomats of countries whose head of state will be participating in the summit. Ambassadors, Deputy Chiefs of Mission, and Heads of Political Section from over 30 embassies participated in the briefing.
Sudan and South Sudan: Independence and Insecurity
Jonathan Temin, director of Sudan programs at the U.S. Institute of Peace, testified on the situation in Sudan and South Sudan before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on March 14, 2012.
USIP's Jon Temin Testifies Before the Senate on the "Two Sudans"
Drawing on the expertise of USIP’s Jon Temin, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee invited him to testify on “Sudan and South Sudan: Independence and Insecurity” on Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The hearing focused on unresolved issues following South Sudan’s secession last July, including humanitarian access and an impasse over oil transit. The hearing also examined violence and division in South Sudan, the state of democracy on both sides of the border, and prospects for progress in Darfur...
Lessons from Women's Programs in Afghanistan and Iraq
Despite years of efforts aimed at expanding women’s rights and opportunities in Iraq and Afghanistan, women in those countries face major obstacles in consolidating these gains. Recognizing that women’s empowerment contributes significantly to stability, USIP convened experts to assess what has been learned in developing women’s programs in Afghanistan and Iraq and to establish best practices for future programs in conflict zones.