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 Crisis in Interfaith Relations in the Middle East
The interfaith peace movement in the Middle East has foundered recently, a casualty of major geo-political events, among them the war in Iraq, the increase in hostility between Iran and the West, the Israel-Hezbollah war, and the failure of efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. These and related factors have contributed to undermine interfaith efforts and limit opportunities for meaningful dialogue and common action.
New Tactics in Human Rights: A Resource for Practitioners
This material, developed by The Center for Victims of Torture with the support of USIP, is an essential toolkit for human rights advocates. A Workbook includes practical options for the practitioner, while Tactical Training Notebooks illustrate how human rights advocates and practitioners can effectively engage with a wide variety of community leaders using actual cases.
Public Health and Conflict in North Korea
During the mid-1990s, North Korea experienced a famine that killed millions of people, mostly in rural areas. Despite the severity of that famine and the ensuing deterioration of public health, the political leadership in North Korea has obstinately blocked the effective delivery of humanitarian aid to its citizens. The USIP/Johns Hopkins School of Public Health Task Force on Public Health and Conflict selected North Korea as a case study for its first symposium.
Nigeria 2007: Building Blocks for a Peaceful Transition Workshop Report
Nigeria has had a grim history of electoral violence since its return to democratic rule in 1999, and with its next elections eight weeks away, USIP, in partnership with the West Africa Network for Peacebuilding - Nigeria, held a workshop on the prevention of electoral violence. This report describes the structure of the workshop, highlights concerns about the upcoming elections cited by the participants, and outlines participants' recommendations to civil society for the way forward.
The Future of Democracy in Bangladesh
A surprising turn of events in Bangladesh in early January that could crush Bangladesh's fragile democracy has received little international attention. USIP recently convened a panel of experts to discuss the future of democracy in Bangladesh.
Civilians Can Win the Peace
President Bush's planned troop surge in Iraq may fail if it does not receive sufficient civilian support. Patricia Thomson and Daniel Serwer outline four points that should be done to help ensure the civilian capacity is strong enough to support the military's role in Iraq.
Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Iraq
In January 2007, President Bush announced an expansion of the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) program to help accelerate Iraq's transition to self-reliance. How can PRTs—intended to close the gap between civilian and military efforts—be evaluted effectively?
Civilians Will Make the Difference in Iraq
Daniel Serwer gives recommendations for the U.S. government's future course of action in Iraq and the role Iraqis must play in the stabilization of Iraq.
Reforming the Iraqi Interior Ministry, Police, and Facilities Protection Service
Although several milestones have been accomplished in training and equipping security and police forces in Iraq, achievement of these goals masks a troubling reality regarding the loyalty and quality of these Iraqi forces.
British Counter-Terrorism After the July 2005 Attacks
In the wake of the July 7 and July 21, 2005, attacks on the London Underground, British authorities have developed a new model for counter-terrorism, which aside from expanding the list of criminal offenses tied to terrorism and enhancing police powers, also emphasizes community-policing principles and partnerships with Muslim groups.