A new USIP report examines online discourse in the Arab world and emerging trends of the blogosphere.SummaryA new USIP report examines online discourse in the Arab world and emerging trends of the blogosphere. The report is based on an event held at the… Read more
OverviewOn October 13, 2009, the United Nations Security Council unanimously approved a one-year extension of the mandate for the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). The sixth mission since 1995, MINUSTAH was first authorized in… Read more
This USIPeace Briefing was written by Robert Maguire, a Haiti specialist, is an associate professor of international affairs at Trinity Washington University. He was a Jennings Randolph Senior Fellow at the United States Institute of Peace in 2008–09 and… Read more
OverviewIn the wake of Lebanon forming a new government, USIP assesses how the country can ensure ongoing political progress and stability. Read more
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… Read more
A new USIP report examines how the $1 trillion tourist industry can help strengthen stability in developing countries. Summary Tourism is a vital part of the global economy, generating roughly $1 trillion as parts of the developing world increasingly… Read more
USIP examines why efforts to stimulate Haiti's economy have so far proven unsuccessful, and recommends options to achieve sustainability and growth in the impoverished country. Summary Despite the hundreds of millions of dollars pledged to stimulate… Read more
How well does the international community work to prevent the outbreak of new wars? In a special report, "Preventing Violent Conflict: Assessing Progress, Meeting Challenges," USIP's Lawrence Woocher examines the current status of conflict prevention as… Read more
USIP assesses several policy prescriptions and the areas of disagreement and agreement of how the international community and the region itself should address the problems in the struggling country.OverviewAs ethnic tensions heat up in the former… Read more
The recent formation of the Federation of Jammu and Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry has the potential to play a promising role in future efforts to reduce tensions between India and Pakistan over the disputed territory of Kashmir. In the special… Read more
Summary In seven years, the Afghan National Police forces have grown to 68,000 personnel, with a target end strength of 86,000. The ANP includes the uniformed police force, which is responsible for general police duties, and specialized police forces,… Read more
The trade of stolen oil, or “blood oil,” in Nigeria is fueling a long-running insurgency in the resource-rich Niger Delta region that has claimed many lives. Oil “bunkering” – or theft – has fomented the armed conflict in the region, providing militant… Read more