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.
USIP Grants Supporting Conflict, Peacebuilding Projects in Kyrgyzstan
USIP awards two new grants to international groups that will work in Kyrgyzstan to help detect nascent conflicts and to bolster mediation and conflict resolution skills in the Central Asian nation.
Afghanistan’s Post-Tokyo Presidential Decree Both More and Less than Meets the Eye?
Afghanistan’s Presidential Decree of July 21 has been billed as an “anti-corruption decree,” setting forth the Afghan government’s concrete plans for fighting corruption. But even a cursory reading reveals the decree is about far more than just anti-corruption. In fact, it appears to be a detailed short-term work program for 32 government ministries and agencies, also including suggestions for actions by the National Assembly and the Supreme Court.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Dies after Illness
On August 20, Ethiopia’s long-time prime minister, Meles Zenawi, died from an illness. USIP’s Jon Temin examines what it means for Ethiopia, the two Sudans and U.S. interests in the region.
Food Security and Data Workshop: Can Better Data-sharing Enhance Impact?
The U.S. Institute of Peace hosted a workshop on August 16, 2012 with experts from the U.S. government, international organizations, and the NGO community to examine the use of data to enhance food security. The day-long workshop focused on current strategies to improve agricultural data quality and available technologies to enable better sharing, analysis and application of this data.
"The Day After" Project
The Day After project brought together a group of Syrians representing a large spectrum of the Syrian opposition—including senior representatives of the Syrian National Council (SNC), members of the Local Coordination Committees in Syria (LCC), and unaffiliated opposition figures from inside Syria and the Diaspora representing all major political trends and components of Syrian society—to participate in an independent transition planning process.
USIP Backs Project to Assess Attacks on Health Care Workers in Conflicts
The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) has awarded a grant to The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to support a pathbreaking effort to systematically track attacks on health care workers and facilities in Burma—creating an analytical tool that ultimately can be used globally and that should become a foundation for efforts to prevent such attacks and promote accountability for those perpetrating them.
25th Anniversary of Esquipulas II: Lessons for Peace in Colombia?
August 2012 marks 25 years since the signing of the Esquipulas II agreement in Guatemala that brought an end to the wars of Central America. USIP's senior program officer for Latin America, Virginia Bouvier, explores what lessons Esquipulas II might offer for peace in Colombia.
Promoting Peace in Petroleum-Rich Regions
Raymond Gilpin, USIP's Center for Sustainable Economies director, discusses how a USIP project to analyze the vulnerability of energy infrastructure in fragile, resource-rich countries could inform policy-making and strengthen efforts to secure peace.
U.S. Agencies Move to Implement National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security
For the past two years, USIP has been deeply engaged in supporting a government’s initiative on women, peace and security. The U.S. Department of State and the USAID recently issued detailed implementation plans to carry forward the U.S. National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security.
NPEC Awards Week 2012: The Power of Collective Action
Gabe Salmon, 2011-2012 National Peace Essay Contest State-level Winner from Arizona, shares his experiences during awards week in Washington, DC.