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.
Crisis in the Niger Delta
USIP's David Smock explores the factors underlying and perpetuating the militancy in the oil-rich Niger Delta region of Nigeria. In this report, based on an 11-day trip to Nigeria in late August 2009, Smock analyzes the prospects for the amnesty process, and why stronger political processes and economic development could help address the roots of the conflict there.
Reinforcing Treasury’s Strategic Roles in International Affairs and National Security
Amid the global financial crisis, USIP explores the Treasury Department's current functions and resources as a foundation to more effectively strengthen financial institutions and combat illicit finance in non G-20 countries. USIP's Jeremy Pam describes how the Treasury Department might be better organized to play a greater strategic role in international affairs that addresses financial crises in developing countries and, in doing so, serves U.S. national security interests.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
USIP assesses several policy prescriptions and the areas of disagreement and agreement of how the international community and the region itself should address the problems in the struggling country.
Six Important Issues for Sudan and Its Future
Most international attention devoted to Sudan has focused on the nationwide elections and the 2011 referendum on the status of southern Sudan. Yet, there are other aspects of the north-south dynamic deserving of discussion and strategic thinking that don't receive their due. In a new Peace Brief, USIP's Jon Temin examines six important issues and questions that require more consideration as the decisive events in Sudan’s political history approach.
Promoting Cross-LoC Trade in Kashmir
The recent formation of the Federation of Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has the potential to play a promising role in future efforts to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir. In the special report, "Promoting Cross-Line of Control Trade in Kashmir," author Moeed Yusuf provides in-depth analysis of the fledgling entity and a concrete illustration of the opportunities and challenges of the way forward.
Nonviolent Civic Action
Nonviolent civic action includes such activities as boycotts and demonstrations undertaken by a group of people to persuade others to change their behavior. In this study guide, students will learn how nonviolent civic action has been used in the past to effect change without violence.
Combating Serious Crimes in Postconflict Societies - Dari Edition
This path-breaking volume presents broad guidelines and specific prescriptions for combating serious crime in societies emerging from conflict.
An Education Track for the Israeli-Palestinian Peace Process
Education plays a critical role in preparing communities for change and has made important contributions to post-conflict reconciliation in numerous war-torn societies, yet education issues have largely been excluded from past efforts to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A new USIP report argues why an education track should be included in the negotiations phase and in the text of an agreement itself, and puts forward practical recommendations on how Israelis and Palestinians – and t...
Negotiating with Iran
John Limbert steps up with a pragmatic yet positive assessment of how to engage Iran. Through four detailed case studies of past successes and failures, he draws lessons for today’s negotiators and outlines 14 principles to guide the American who finds himself in a negotiation—commercial, political, or other—with an Iranian counterpart.
Reconciliation in Afghanistan
In this timely and thorough volume, Michael Semple analyzes the rationale and effectiveness post-2001 attempts at reconciliation in Afghanistan. He explains the poor performance of these attempts and argues that rethinking is necessary if reconciliation is to help revive prospects for peace and stability in Afghanistan.