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.
Strategies for Promoting Democracy in Iraq
The Education program at the United States Institute of Peace has since early 2004 been involved in a project to help rehabilitate the Iraqi higher education system and to introduce courses and materials in conflict resolution and peace education into university curricula throughout the country
Orphans of Conflict: Caring for the Internally Displaced
This report proposes five steps to improve the global response to internal displacement. If taken, these steps would build ownership of IDPs by host governments and foreign donors, implement rules and standards governing the response, reform the response of the United Nations and the United States, and create a permanent advocacy constituency for IDPs.
Afghanistan: September 18 Elections Mark a New Beginning
This USIPeace Briefing looks at how the September 18 elections will shape Afghanistan's future.
Inside North Korea: A Joint U.S.-Chinese Dialogue
The U.S.-Chinese dialogue on the North Korean nuclear issue is discussed in this USIPeace Briefing.
The Iraqi Constitution: Progress, But Problems Ahead
This USIPeace Briefing recaps an August 23 Institute event discussing the progress, and potential problems, of the proposed Iraqi constitution.
A Critical Triangle: Iraq, Iran and the United States
USIPeace Briefing discussing the challenges posed to the U.S. as a result of the close relationship between Iraq and Iran.
Peace Agreements: Republic of Congo
Accords de cessation des hostilitiés en République du Congo in French (11-16-1999 - 02-14-2000) Posted by USIP Library on: March 21, 2002 Source Name: Office of the Resident Coordinator, United Nations, Republic of Congo Date e-mailed: PDF file e-mailed on November 5, 2001 The file contains two accords signed November 16, 1999 and December 29, 1999; composition of a follow-up committee; and four presidential decrees dated February 14, 2000.
Peace Agreements: Angola
Memorando de Entendimento Complementar ao Protocolo de Lusaka para a Cessção das Hostilidades e Resolução das Demais Questões Militares Pendentes nos Termos do Protocolo de Lusaka in Portuguese (04-04-2002) | 2.06MB Posted by USIP Library on: April 18, 2002 Source Name: File e-mailed from the U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C. Date e-mailed: PDF file e-mailed on April 17, 2002. Lusaka Protocol (11-15-1994) Posted by USIP Library on: November 20, 1998 Source Name: Embassy of t...
Rethinking the War on Terror
USIPeace Briefing exploring the nature of Islamist militancy and how best to overcome it.
The Future of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: Critical Trends Affecting Israel
In this report, Yossi Alpher identifies which local, regional, and international trends will have the greatest impact on Israel's relationship with Palestinians in the coming years. Next in the series is Khalil Shikaki's study of long-term trends in Palestinian public opinion and their policy implications for the peace process.