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North Korea Conducts Nuclear Blast

North Korea conducted a third test blast, deepening the diplomatic standoff over its nuclear weapons proliferation.

Sleeper Risks: Jordan Election Turnout Masks Risk of Shaky Economy and King’s Restive Base

USIP’s continuing series on “sleeper risks” outlines the threats to Jordanian King Abdullah’s reign beyond the most obvious opposition.

Sleeper Risks: Economic Pressures Building in Sudan

USIP’s continuing series on “sleeper risks” examines how Sudan’s economic crisis may be the single most important factor in the

USIP’s continuing series on “sleeper risks” examines how Sudan’s economic crisis may be the single most important factor in the country’s overall trajectory this year.

USIP Trains Afghanistan-Bound Unit of Army’s 101st Airborne

For the first time, USIP has sent a team of its conflict-management specialists to train an entire U.S. military unit preparing to deploy to a war zone—Afghanistan.

USIP's Blog, a Conversation on Security, Stability, and Peacebuilding

The Olive Branch: USIP’s new blog, a conversation on security, stability and peacebuilding.

Recent posts include "Iranian Supreme Leader Declares He’s 'Not a Diplomat' in Rejecting U.S. Talks on Twitter," "Military Intervention in Mali vs. Syria: When is the Path Rocky or Paved?," and more.

Who We Are

USIP is our country's global conflict management center. Created by Congress to be independent and nonpartisan, we work to prevent, mitigate and resolve international conflict through nonviolent means.

Popular Publications & Tools

	Strengthening Communication in the Central African Republic January 2013 Grant Highlight by Elizabeth Murray
	Nuclear Nonproliferation: A Corroding International Regime January 2013 News Feature by Thomas Omestad
	Police Transition in Afghanistan February 2013 Special Report by Donald J. Planty and Robert M. Perito
	Syria: Regional Fallout from the Civil War January 2013 News Feature by Thomas Omestad

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Solving Real Problems in Difficult Places

Through analysis, action and evaluation, USIP trains peacebuilders in the U.S. and around the world.

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February 14, 2013 | Event
The Missing Peace Symposium 2013

The United States Institute of Peace (USIP), the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO), and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute North America (SIPRI North America) will convene a group of expert scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and military and civil society actors to examine the issue of sexual violence in conflict and post-conflict settings, identify gaps in knowledge and reporting and explore how to increase the effectiveness of current responses to such violence.

Please Note: This Symposium is by invitation only. We are not accepting general RSVPs. However, you may still participate by watching the live webcast of the event beginning at 8:30am EDT on February 14, 2013 at www.usip.org/webcast.
February 13, 2013 | News Brief
USIP and PSA Host Congressional Briefing Series

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and the nonprofit Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) on February 1 held the third in its joint “Congressional Briefing Series--Topics on International Conflict Resolution and Prevention.” The well-attended discussion on the current situation in Syria featured Steven Heydemann, senior adviser for Middle East Initiatives at USIP, and Fred Hof, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Rafik Hariri Center for the Middle East.
February 12, 2013 | News Feature
Film Documents “Two-Sided Story” as Bereaved Israeli, Palestinian Families Meet

“Two-Sided Story,” a new documentary film supported by the U.S. Institute of Peace and the U.S. Agency for International Development, tells of a series of meetings organized by the Parents Circle Families Forum, a joint Palestinian-Israeli organization now numbering 600 families who have lost close family members to the decades-long conflict. USIP hosted a screening of the film on Feb. 7, followed by a discussion with two active members of the Parents Circle, Robi Damelin and Bassam Aramin.
February 12, 2013 | News Brief
USIP, ROA Hold Forum on “Training for War and Fragile Peace”

The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and the Reserve Officers Association held a joint program on Capitol Hill on February 12 to explore new education and training approaches to help U.S. troops better prepare for complex missions in fragile and conflict states.
February 12, 2013 | Olive Branch Post
North Korea Nuclear Test Shows Device Advances, Challenges China’s Influence

USIP’s Mike Lekson and Bruce MacDonald, both former U.S. arms control officials give their take on the significance of North Korea’s latest move.

Working in Conflict

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Programs Around the World

Interact with USIP

The International Network for Economics and Conflict is a comprehensive one-stop tool for practitioners of economic development working in fragile states. Participate in the discussion boards, peruse the documents in our library, watch some of the video interviews with experts returning from the field, or ask a question of our panel of experts.
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The Iran Primer offers a comprehensive but concise overview of Iran’s politics, economy, military, foreign policy, and nuclear program. It chronicles U.S.-Iran relations under six American presidents and probes five options for dealing with Iran. Organized thematically, this book provides top-level briefings by fifty experts on Iran (both Iranian and Western authors) as well as a handful of rising talent. It provides hard factual information for ready reference, thoughtful analysis, and context. The Iran Primer is a practical and accessible “go-to” resource for practitioners, policymakers, academics, and students, as well as a fascinating wealth of information for anyone interested in understanding Iran’s pivotal role in world politics.
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The Strategic Posture Review Commission, established by Congress in 2008, examined the nation’s long-term strategy regarding deterrence capabilities, arms control initiatives, and nuclear nonproliferation. The bipartisan group, whose work was facilitated by USIP, concluded in its 2009 report that nuclear dangers can be reduced if the U.S. pursues a comprehensive strategy centered on both deterrence and diplomacy.
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The Peace Media Clearinghouse connects the peacebuilding community with an unprecedented array of multimedia resources. This searchable database aggregates free videos, radio programs, serious computer games and public service announcements—along with accompanying downloadable teaching guides, curriculum and other resources. Regularly updated, the Clearinghouse provides a central site for policymakers, academics and practitioners to access, share and discuss the latest advances in media and peacebuilding around the world.
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Media as Global Diplomat II was a day-long conference with top thinkers from the public and private sectors. While public diplomacy experts struggle to develop strategic communications campaigns to win hearts and minds abroad, new research on the frontiers of neuroscience and psychology suggests a different approach. Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan delivered keynote remarks.
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What exactly is a “conflict entrepreneur”? What do we mean by a “resource curse”? And perhaps most importantly, what is the difference between peacekeeping, peacemaking, and peacebuilding? To help practitioners, scholars, and students answer these questions, USIP has developed 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.

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