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.
How Pakistan Might Bring Madrassa Education into the Mainstream
With an estimated 15,000 religious schools primarily teaching the Quran to more than 1 million students, Pakistan could reduce the risk of militancy by requiring madrassas to teach courses that might provide better alternatives for their students’ futures, according to a Pakistan police official doing a professional affiliation with USIP.
Prospects for Syrian No-fly Zone Assessed at USIP
USIP gathered specialists on the Syrian civil war to consider the requirements and challenges of establishing a proposed no-fly zone to protect civilians and weaken Syrian military capabilities.
What IS the U.S. Interest in Syria?
With more than 80,000 Syrians killed and millions forced from their homes by the fighting, debate over the benefits vs. risks of getting more involved continues to forestall decisive action to more vigorously back the opposition and rebel fighters. USIP’s Rachel Brandenburg examines the considerations at play.
Nigeria’s State of Emergency May Spread Amid Violence, Politics
Experts say extremist violence and the government’s response are renewing and exacerbating tensions in multiple sections of the country, as political parties begin to jockey for position in the 2015 elections.
USIP Meeting Examines Kenya’s Peaceful Elections
A May 21 panel at USIP assessed the reasons for a largely peaceful election this year in Kenya, where more than 1,000 people had been killed in post-election violence in 2007-08.
Syria Leaves U.S., EU Uncertain How to Meet Pledge to Prevent Atrocities
Despite pledges to carry out the principle of the responsibility to protect against mass killings, the U.S. and the EU have struggled how to respond to Syria, even as the scale of human loss eclipses that of Libya before the international community intervened. A USIP panel considers how to move forward.
Prospects for Afghanistan’s 2014 Elections
The USIP Director of Afghanistan and Pakistan Programs gave the following testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Subcommittee on Near Eastern and South and Central Asian Affairs. Wilder discussed his views on the critical importance of the 2014 elections in Afghanistan.
Iran-U.S. Friendly Wrestling Matches Mysteriously Abbreviated
The U.S. and Iran over the years have managed far better relations in sports than otherwise. But a joint effort between them and Russia last week that was aimed at salvaging wrestling for the 2020 Olympics went awry when Iran withdrew from the second of a pair of friendly matches in the U.S. and flew home instead. USIP’s Iran Primer looks at sports that have connected Iran and the U.S.
Google, Facebook, Microsoft Eye Syria Social Media Data for Trends
Experts from technology companies, universities and advocacy groups examined the possibilities for analyzing social media information flows for trends during the war in Syria and beyond for potential techniques to track and maybe even prevent violent conflict in the future.
Pakistan Election Victory for Sharif May Spur Change, Experts Say
USIP’s Andrew Wilder and Moeed Yusuf and other experts say broad support for the prime minister, combined with local wins by key opponents, might generate the right combination to force tough decisions that could move Pakistan forward.