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The Afghan Elections

asturma — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:06:00 -0600

Alex Thier, director of Afghanistan and Pakistan programs, testified on November 19, 2009 before the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs on how to move forward in Afghanistan and work with President Karzai.

Roy Gutman on Afghanistan

kboston — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:39:00 -0600

Your book "How We Missed the Story: Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban and the Hijacking of Afghanistan" details the missteps of U.S. policy in Afghanistan, and how the West overlooked important developments there leading up to 9/11.

As President Obama is conducting his second review of U.S. policy and strategy in Afghanistan/Pakistan since taking office -- why is it important to look back as we try to formulate a new policy in Afghanistan? How can the past help us prevent making mistakes in the future?

The Current Status of Religious Coexistence and Education in Bosnia and Herzegovina

kboston — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:55:00 -0600

As Bosnia and Herzegovina’s longtime tradition of religious coexistence is disappearing, USIP examines how education for new generations can improve multiethnic understanding in the postwar country.

Lebanon's Unstable Equilibrium

kboston — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:25:00 -0600

In the wake of Lebanon forming a new government, USIP assesses how the country can ensure ongoing political progress and stability.

Looking for Justice: Liberian Experiences with and Perceptions of Local Justice Options

kboston — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:08:00 -0600

This report presents the research findings and analysis of ten months of field study as part of the United States Institute of Peace and George Washington University project titled "From Current Practices of Justice to Rule of Law: Policy Options for Liberia's First Post-Conflict Decade." The analysis we present, based on three types of research methods (focus groups, individual interviews with parties to specific disputes, and interviews with chiefs, zoes [traditional leaders], and other justice practitioners) employed primarily in three counties (Grand Gedeh, Lofa, Nimba, and less extensively in parts of Monrovia), is intended to provide the Liberian government and other stakeholders in the country with more robust evidence than has hitherto been available on how both formal and customary justice systems are perceived and utilized by Liberians.

Conflict-Business Dynamics in the Democratic Republic of Congo

kboston — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:14:00 -0600

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has enormous economic potential thanks to its rich mineral deposits and vast tracts of arable land. Historically, these resources have been exploited by predatory leaders and a host of subregional actors. The time is now ripe for the DRC to put years of war and economic underdevelopment behind it.

On the Issues: Commemorating the U.S. Embassy Seizure, Thirty Years Later

kboston — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:33:00 -0600

On Wednesday, Iran will hold a parade and demonstration to mark the 30th anniversary of the U.S. embassy seizure. The opposition is now mobilizing followers to turn the commemoration into a mass protest. Robin Wright, a Jennings Randolph fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and author of four books on Iran, covered the revolution and the hostage drama.

Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction

kboston — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:00:00 -0600

The Guiding Principles for Stabilization and Reconstruction (S&R) manual presents the first strategic “doctrine” ever produced for civilians engaged in peacebuilding missions. It is a practical roadmap for helping countries transition from violent conflict to peace.

PeaceWatch

datassi — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:07:00 -0500

Published several times per year, USIP’s PeaceWatch newsletter features stories and photos covering Institute events, accomplishments, news, and announcements of note.

Afghanistan and Iraq: Perspectives on U.S. Strategy

datassi — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:05:00 -0500

USIP’s Beth Cole presents ideas for military and civilian cooperation to increase security and stability in Afghanistan and Iraq to a House Armed Services subcommittee.