Internet Freedom and Social Media

Friday, February 18, 2011

By: Sheldon Himelfarb

Following the massive protests in Egypt, Tunisia and elsewhere in the Middle East, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke about the importance of Internet freedom and social media. USIP’s Sheldon Himelfarb examines how – and how much – the Internet can impact politics and be a force for freedom.

Type: Analysis

Egypt's Transition

Monday, February 14, 2011

By: Steven Heydemann

The departure of Hosni Mubarak on Friday opens up new possibilities for a transition to real democracy in Egypt. Whether these possibilities will be realized remains uncertain. Steven Heydemann explores the evolving situation. 

Type: Analysis

Conflict Analysis & Prevention

World Interfaith Harmony Week

Thursday, February 10, 2011

By: Qamar-ul Huda

In October of 2010, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution to mark World Interfaith Harmony Week dannually during February 1-7. In honor of this week, on February 3, 2011, Qamar-ul Huda presented his work on a panel entitled "The Role of faith-based organizations and interfaith initiatives in Development, Reconciliation and Peacebuilding” sponsored by the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).

Type: Analysis

Religion