Research & Analysis
U.S. Institute of Peace’s articles, reports, tools and other features provide policy analysis, research findings, and practitioner guides. These publications examine critical conflict issues at the center of the Institute’s work to prevent and resolve violent conflict.
The views expressed in these publications are those of the author(s).
Mosque and State: Religion and Politics in Iraq
A Special Discussion on Capitol Hill Sponsored by The Faith and Politics Institute and the United States Institute of Peace.
Iraq and Its Neighbors: A Regional Architecture Is Needed
Regime change in Iraq has affected its neighbors, and these neighbors in turn affect the reconstruction process in Iraq. In the past regional dynamics have too often led to strife and war. How can these dynamics be channeled in more positive directions: towards development, economic cooperation, democracy, and security for all?
Managing Iraq's Oil Revenues
Ensuring that the Iraqi people become the primary beneficiaries of the country's oil will be critical not only to the credibility of efforts by the coalition but also to Iraq's future democracy and unity.
Where is the Lone Ranger When We Need Him?
A penetrating study of U.S. policy on peace operations, examining the challenges of establishing sustainable security in postconflict environments in places like the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Robert Perito chronicles the history of American conceptions and misconceptions regarding peacekeeping forces.
The Role of Religion in Iraqi Politics
Iraq seems to be experiencing a religious revival and religious leaders, particularly Shiite leaders, exert increasing political influence.
Iraq's Middle Class Is the Key to Unity
Addressing sectarian and ethnic issues will be critical not only for reconstruction efforts but also for Iraq's unity and territorial integrity.
Iraq: Are We on the Right Track?
An off-the-record meeting of the Iraq working group took place on Capitol Hill to explore the challenges in building a stable peace in Iraq.
Global Terrorism after the Iraq War
This report is an expansion of presentations made at a U.S. Institute of Peace Current Issues Briefing on "Global Terrorism after the Iraq War" on June 25, 2003
Islamist Politics in Iraq after Saddam Hussein
Two critical political questions arise as the new Iraq emerges. Will the numerically dominant Shiite majority be open to full political collaboration with the Sunni and Christian minorities? What are the strengths and ideologies of Islamist political movements, particularly Shiite, that have asserted themselves since the fall of Saddam Hussein?
Islamist Politics in Iraq after Saddam Hussein (Arabic Edition)
Summary Islamism, as a basic feature of Muslim and especially Arab politics, is destined to play a major role in the future of Iraqi politics. A huge moral and ideological vacuum has now emerged in Iraq, and Islam is tailor-made to provide a new moral compass to the people.