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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.
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: 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...
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.
Rethinking the War on Terror
USIPeace Briefing exploring the nature of Islamist militancy and how best to overcome it.
Ancestral Domain in Comparative Perspective
Summary Ancestral domain—the territory, economic resources, and governance of minority ethnic groups and indigenous peoples—is the third and final item on the agenda for peace negotiations between the government of the Republic of the Philippines and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front. The experiences of other minorities elsewhere in the world can be instructive in formulating a stable and peaceful accommodation that satisfies both parties.
Applying Islamic Principles in the Twenty-first Century: Nigeria, Iran, and Indonesia
This report summarizes the three projects and offers salient points raised by some of the conference participants. It was prepared by David Smock, director of the Religion and Peacemaking program, based on papers by Radwan Masmudi, Asna Husin, and Abdulaziz Sachedina.
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.
Washington and Damascus: Between Confrontation and Cooperation
Summary Soon after both men came to power in 2000, relations between U.S. president George Bush and Syria's president Bashar al-Asad began to deteriorate significantly. Since the Iraq war of 2003, Washington and Damascus have been on a collision course. Washington has resented the indirect assistance provided by Syria to Saddam's regime and to his loyalists, both before and after the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
Nepal: Rule of Law and Human Rights Challenges
This USIPeace Briefing analyzes the security situation in Nepal and the escalation of human rights abuses.