The Crowd Who Would Be King

The Crowd Who Would Be King

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

By: Sheldon Himelfarb

Technology is connecting people all over the world, giving them new power and a stronger voice. But is it making government any better?

Type: Analysis

Mobilizing to Transform Conflicts Amid Tight Budgets, Shrinking Space

Mobilizing to Transform Conflicts Amid Tight Budgets, Shrinking Space

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

In an era when Western citizens are averse to protracted and costly military interventions, and corrupt regimes around the world feed instability, there’s a pressing need to identify violence-prevention approaches that hold the greatest promise. During a professional life working with non-violent activists and movements, I’ve developed a keen appreciation for the power of purposeful mass mobilization and strategic non-violent action led by and for local communities to advance rights, justice and good governance.

Type: Analysis

Education & Training

Egypt, Tunisia’s Opposite Paths Require Divergent Response, USIP’s Taylor Says

Egypt, Tunisia’s Opposite Paths Require Divergent Response, USIP’s Taylor Says

Monday, July 14, 2014

Egypt and Tunisia represent opposite ends of the spectrum in the evolution of their politics since the Arab Spring, U.S. Institute of Peace Vice President and former Ambassador Bill Taylor told a government panel this week. “Tunisia has demonstrated remarkable maturity and commitment to the ideal of political inclusiveness,” Taylor said. “Egypt has not.”

Type: Analysis

Tribute to Libyan Peacebuilders Salwa Bughaigis & Essam Gheriani

Tribute to Libyan Peacebuilders Salwa Bughaigis & Essam Gheriani

Friday, July 11, 2014

By: USIP Libya Team

It is with broken hearts and the deepest of sorrows that we at USIP write this blog post. On June 25, the world lost a cherished peacebuilder and heroine to many, Salwa Bughaigis. She was killed at her home in Benghazi, shortly after voting in the parliamentary elections. Her husband, Essam Gheriani is presumed kidnapped by the same perpetrators. The U.S. Institute of Peace has been honored to know both of them, and our team has been personally moved by their sacrifices for freedom in Libya.

Type: Analysis

Conflict Analysis & PreventionJustice, Security & Rule of Law