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.
Praise for Pandemics and Peace
“This book is an original and unique contribution to the literature on infectious disease detection and response, offering an encyclopedic consideration of regional health diplomacy as a ‘bridge to peace.’ The volume presents a very detailed case study of three transnational regional disease surveillance programs of varying effectiveness and tackles the question of the legitimacy and accountability of the transnational public-private partnerships which play an increasingly central role in glo...
Questions and Answers
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Questions and Answers with the Editors
Authors Kathleen Kuehnast, Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, and Helga Hernes discuss their recent book Women and War: Power and Protection in the 21st Century. The book addresses the reality that women have long been uncounted victims of war and examines the increased role of women as armed combatants in conflicts, while asking the question of how to bring women into the setting the agenda for peacebuilding in conflict affected countries. What do the authors examine in Women and War? What is...
Praise for "How Pakistan Negotiates with the United States"
“This groundbreaking work is an excellent addition to our knowledge of decision making in Pakistan and Pakistan's foreign policy. Drawing from their extensive personal experience and a panel of experts on Pakistan, the authors cover a subject—a diplomatic style—that is relatively untouched in the academic literature. This volume is useful not only as a practical handbook for those negotiating with Pakistanis, but also as a review of the interaction of U.S. and Pakistani foreign policy.”
Glossary of Terms for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
To help practitioners, scholars, and students answer questions about terminology, USIP has developed the Peace Terms: A Glossary of Terms for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding. This extensive glossary provides short definitions of a wide range of complex and often confusing terms used in the field of conflict resolution.
Haiti Working Group
USIP's Haiti Working Group holds monthly, public meetings to focus the attention of Washington policymakers on Haiti.
Project on Conflict, Democracy and Security
Led by Daniel Brumberg, senior adviser to the Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention, this project examines the conditions surrounding political reform in unstable and/or divided societies, aiming to provide a guide for peaceful and inclusive democratic transformation.
The Iran Primer: Power, Politics, and U.S. Policy
Who are the authors? This is an unusual book—written by 50 seasoned experts on Iran as well as a handful of rising young talent. Although this volume has no political agenda and no single political perspective, the authors approach the subject of Iran with a wide range of views. The goal was to be inclusive of many think tanks and universities around the world. The book also features as many Iranian voices as Western authors to ensure the book is sensitive to both sides of the issues.
Praise for Crescent and Dove
“Crescent and Dove brilliantly infuses sound social science with religious interpretations of Islamic sources. The fresh analyses and insights provided by Huda and these diverse contributors are concise and convincing, adding the cultural dimension needed to comprehend the contemporary Muslim world. The contributors demonstrate a skillful and contextual knowledge of Islamic sources and challenge several traditionally held viewpoints. This book is a must-read for strategists, professionals, ed...
Crescent and Dove: Peace and Conflict Resolution in Islam
1. How does this volume contribute to the field of religion and peacebuilding?