What to do about Bosnia and Herzegovina?:

What to do about Bosnia and Herzegovina?:

Friday, May 1, 2009

By: Edward P. Joseph

 The policy choice in Bosnia revolves around one question: how much time does the country have? If one believes that the country is reasonably stable, that another election will produce more cooperative leaders, and that Bosnia's "EU future" is assured, then the way forward is clear: cede international leadership in Bosnia from the U.S. to the European Union.

Type: Peace Brief

Maliki's Iraq between Two Elections

Maliki's Iraq between Two Elections

Friday, May 1, 2009

By: Daniel Serwer;  Sam Parker

In meetings conducted in Baghdad in May 2009, senior Iraqi leaders indicated how they interpret January’s provincial election results, expressed concerns about the recent downturn in security, lamented the tremendous financial pressure the government is feeling due to the decline in oil prices, and projected their hopes for national elections slated for 30 January 2010.

Type: Peace Brief

Unfinished Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina: What Is To Be Done?

Unfinished Business in Bosnia and Herzegovina: What Is To Be Done?

Friday, May 1, 2009

By: Kurt Bassuener;  James Lyon

This is the first of three papers USIP will publish this month on Bosnia, each with a different analytical perspective on what is happening in Bosnia and what needs to be done there to prevent a return to violence. We do this in the hope that these papers will generate a fuller debate on options that might be pursued by the U.S. government (USG), Europe and Bosnians. 

Type: Peace Brief

The Limits of Institutional Engineering: Lessons from Iraq

The Limits of Institutional Engineering: Lessons from Iraq

Friday, May 1, 2009

By: David Waldner

 Post-conflict, post-totalitarian societies like Iraq possess many economic, political, social, and cultural characteristics that are not conducive to democratic governance. A central pillar of democracy promotion is that judicious institutional engineering--crafting new institutions and other elements outlining the democratic rules of the game--can overcome these obstacles and engender stable democracies.

Type: Special Report

America's Strategic Posture

America's Strategic Posture

Friday, May 1, 2009

By: William J. Perry;  Chairman; James R. Schlesinger;  Vice Chairman

For more than eleven months this bipartisan commission of leading experts on national security, arms control, and nuclear technology met with Congressional leaders, military officers, high-level officials of several countries, arms control groups, and technical experts to assess the appropriate roles for nuclear weapons, nonproliferation programs, and missile defenses. This official edition contains a discussion of key questions and issues as well as the Commission’s findings and recommendati...

Type: Book

Truth Commission: Solomon Islands

Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Truth Commission: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Duration:  April 29, 2009 (date of inauguration); January 15, 2010 (start of operations) – 2011 (expected). Extensions by the Prime Minister are possible, but limited to one year. Charter: Truth and Reconciliation Commission Act 2008 (No. 5 of 2008) Commissioners: 5 Report: Not yet issued

Type: Truth Commission

2008-2009 Guidebook

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

The 2008-2009 National Peace Essay Contest Guidebook contains: Introduction What Do Essay Contest Winners Receive? When Is the Deadline? What Does the Institute Provide to Help Students and Teachers Participate? Who Is Eligible? Information about the Contest Coordinator How Will Your Essay Be Judged? What Are the Essay Requirements? Directions for Entering the Contest Essay Submission Checklist Sample Winning Essay from 2007 Detachable Contest Poster  Download...

On the Issues: Sri Lanka

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Recognizing the need to promote peace and minority rights in this conflict-ridden country, on March 23rd and 25th the Institute hosted a group of 17 young Sri Lankan professionals as part of a State Department professional exchange program in conjunction with NGO Relief International. Relief International’s Sri Lanka office selected the participants.

Type: Analysis

Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States

Monday, April 27, 2009

The bipartisan commission, facilitated by USIP from 2008-2009, was tasked by Congress to "examine and make recommendations with respect to the long-term strategic posture of the United States."  The Commission issued its final report to Congress on May 6, 2009.