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.
The Practice of International Criminal Tribunals and their Relevance to Military Commissions in Light of Hamdan v Rumsfeld
Gerald Gahima testified before the House Armed Services Committee on protecting fair trial rights, witnesses, and national security in international criminal tribunals.
No Stable Kosovo Without a Solution for Mitrovica
The reality of ethnic divisions in the northern Kosovo city of Mitrovica are casting a shadow on the Kosovo final status talks. What are the possible solutions for reintegrating the city? How can lessons learned from previous international efforts to reintegrate divided cities inform the search for a solution for Mitrovica?
Timor-Leste: Rebuilding Again?
Faced with its worst crisis since gaining independence in 1999, the new nation of Timor-Leste is once again the subject of upcoming UN Security Council resolutions that call for the reintroduction of peacekeeping forces and international police.
Haiti's Economic Challenge
Haiti's new government faces an enormous economic challenge. Since a brief spike in the 1970's, Haiti's economy has experienced a steady decline as a result of rapacious government policies and, possibly well intentioned, but destructive international sanctions.
Weak Viability: The Iraqi Federal State and the Constitutional Amendment Process
How does constitutional instability contribute to the cycle of violence in Iraq? Jonathan Morrow makes recommendations for Iraq's upcoming constitutional amendment process that could help stop the current decline in the country's security situation.
Georgia's Rose Revolution: A Participant's Perspective
Why did neither protestors nor the government use force during Georgia's Rose Revolution, despite orders to do so? Author Giorgi Kandelaki provides a participant's perspective on this question and more.
The United Nations and Western Sahara: A Never-ending Affair
The United Nations' efforts to resolve the dispute over Western Sahara—with James Baker serving as mediator—is examined to develop lessons learned on international conflict mediation.
Morocco: Betting on a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Morocco's truth and reconciliation commission—the first in the Arab world—provides a road map to further democratization and a positive model for social and political reforms in the rest of the Arab world.
Policing Iraq: Protecting Iraqis from Criminal Violence
Reducing criminal violence would advance stability in Iraq, increase popular support for Iraq's new government, and improve police-community relations. This can best be done through an effective program of U.S.-supported institutional development.