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.
Reforming the Security Sector in Tunisia and Libya
Bob Perito, director of USIP's Security Governance Center of Innovation, recently returned from Tunisia and Libya, where he met with police, military and government officials to examine the current status of the security sector in each country.
Winding Down the Combat Mission in Afghanistan
USIP experts provide a quick analysis on Defense Secretary Leon Panetta's announcement about the U.S. ending the combat mission earlier than expected.
As Violence in Syria Worsens, U.S. Withdraws Embassy Staff
After several days of intensive negotiation, Russia and China vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Saturday, February 4 that would have required Syria to implement the terms of an Arab League transition framework. USIP's Steve Heydemann assesses the current situation.
Georgian President, at USIP, Says Reforms Must Follow Revolutions
Arguing that the popular uprisings of the past year reflect the global appeal of American values of freedom, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili, who led his own country’s 2003 “Rose Revolution,” told an audience at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on February 1 that the success of such revolutions requires sweeping reforms that aim for a complete “social transformation,” commence quickly and “never stop.”
Climate Change as a Conflict Multiplier
Climate change can have major economic and social consequences for all nations. It is possible that some nations will bene fit from climate change but most will be impacted negatively. Failure to mitigate and adapt to climate e ffects can raise the likelihood of violent con flict.
Commission of Inquiry: Honduras 93
Commission of Inquiry: Independent inquiry undertaken by the National Commissioner for the Protection of Human Rights Duration: 1993-1994 Charter: Decree No. 26-92, Decree No. 51-92 (establishing the ombusdman's office) Commissioners: 1 (Male) Report: Public Report
USIP President to Step Down, After 19 Years of Peacebuilding Leadership
After nearly two decades of leading the United States Institute of Peace, Richard H. Solomon announced on January 26 that he will step down as president in September 2012.
The Politics of Oil and a Proposed Pipeline for South Sudan
USIP's Jon Temin and Raymond Gilpin take questions on recent events in South Sudan, where a controversial plan to build an oil pipeline across Kenya was recently announced.
Science, Technology and Peacebuilding at USIP
USIP’s Sheldon Himelfarb, director of USIP’s Center of Innovation for Science, Technology and Peacebuilding, and Andrew Robertson, a senior program officer with the center, discuss the latest developments on technology, science and peacebuilding – and where the new field is going.
On the Road to the Rule of Law in Burma
Colette Rausch writes on the road ahead in Burma and the reforms it will take to make a successful transition from virtual isolation to becoming a full-fledged member of the international community.