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.
U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission Convenes at USIP
USIP hosts the seventh meeting of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission commenced June 4, drawing senior U.S. and Nigerian officials to consider future steps in a deepening relationship between the United States and Africa’s most populous nation.
Honoring Women Leaders as Agents for Change and Peace
Women leaders from Liberia, Pakistan, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Yemen and Samoa shared compelling accounts of their innovative leadership approaches in a two-part panel event, "Women Leading Change in Transitioning Societies." These women, who have just been recognized as the 2012 honorees of the annual Vital Voices Global Leadership Awards, are leading change in their transitioning societies through civil society, political activities, and private business.
U.S., Nigeria Sign Communique on Bilateral Cooperation at USIP
The signing took place on June 5, 2012, at the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP), with U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns representing the United States and Permanent Secretary Martin Uhomoibhi, a senior Foreign Ministry official, representing Nigeria. It capped a two-day meeting of the U.S.-Nigeria Binational Commission held at USIP.
Salam Shabab Demonstrating the Value of Diversity Among Iraqi Youth
"Salam Shabab," a reality competition TV series for Iraqi youth that provides an entertaining platform for a much-needed message of unity and peacebuilding, will be launching its second season of programming later this year after a first season that, according to new research, successfully encouraged viewers to embrace Iraq's ethnic and religious diversity. The program is also receiving international recognition, the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Sp...
USIP Deepening Connections to U.S. Agencies with Professional-in-Residence Program
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has launched an Interagency Professional in Residence (IPR) initiative that is bringing practitioners in peacebuilding to the Institute and at the same time strengthening its ties to a variety of U.S. government agencies.
USIP's Solomon Commemorates Flag Day, Honors Ambassador Chan Heng Chee
U.S. Institute of Peace President Richard H. Solomon spoke at a special event at USIP on June 14 in recognition of National Flag day and to pay tribute to the diplomatic service of the ambassador of Singapore, Chan Heng Chee, who served in Washington, DC for 16 years. Solomon was joined by former USIP Executive Vice President Tara Sonenshine, now serving as Undersecretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs.
Pakistani Journalists, at USIP, Examine Role of Media
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a group of senior Pakistani media representatives June 19 to discuss the complex role that the new Pakistani media plays in shaping both domestic and international policies.
Egypt, Elections and the Fate of the Transition
Daniel Brumberg of the U.S. Institute of Peace examines important developments in Egypt’s transition.
USIP Hosts Students for National Peace Essay Contest Week
National winners were announced by Dr. Richard Solomon, president of USIP, at the conclusion of a week-long program for the individual state winners in Washington, DC.
Institute, National Academy of Engineering Explore New Applications of Science and Technology to Peacebuilding
As part of its ongoing partnership with the National Academy of Engineering, the U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) on June 25 focused their joint Roundtable on Technology, Science and Peacebuilding on four initiatives. USIP President Richard H. Solomon and National Academy President Charles Vest chaired a half-day session designed to solicit feedback and guidance from members on the progress made by the Roundtable’s four working groups.