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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.
Internal Security Agencies in North Africa
USIP’s Bob Perito discusses how internal security agencies must change in countries transitioning from authoritarianism to democracy.
Youth and the "Arab Spring"
USIP’s Stephanie Schwartz, author of “Youth and Post-Conflict Reconstruction: Agents of Change,” discusses the critical role youth are playing in the “Arab Spring.”
Osama bin Laden's Death in Pakistan
USIP's Moeed Yusuf discusses the death of Osama bin Laden and the implications for Pakistan.
Exchange 2.0
The U.S. State Department retains an “unwavering commitment” to promoting international exchanges “through every possible venue—face-to-face and using connective technologies,” Judith A. McHale, the undersecretary of state for public diplomacy and public affairs, told an April 27 conference on the future of exchanges at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington.
The Impact of Osama bin Laden's Death on al-Qaida
USIP's Army Fellow, Col. John Maraia discusses the impact of Osama bin Laden's death on al-Qaida and U.S. counter-terrorism activities.
U.S. Policy and the Arab World
USIP’s Dan Brumberg discusses the Arab Spring and the implications for U.S. policy and U.S. policymakers.
Bin Laden: What does it mean for Peace?
USIP’s Special Adviser, Muslim World Initiative Steve Heydemann; Senior Program Officer Col. Paul Hughes; Military Fellow Col. John Maraia; and South Asia Adviser Moeed Yusuf react to Osama bin Laden's death.
Israel and the Arab Spring
USIP’s Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen discusses how the Arab Spring could impact Israel.
Violence in Indonesia
USIP’s Army Fellow John Maraia discusses recent terror plots in Indonesia.
Palestinian Reconciliation
USIP’s Lucy Kurtzer-Ellenbogen discusses the significance of the reconciliation deal between Fatah and Hamas.