This is the first study to examine the vitally important role of Congress in strengthening
problem states—before, during, and after international interventions. The difficulties experienced during U.S.-led interventions in Afghanistan and Iraq have once again placed troubled states at the forefront of the U.S. national-security agenda. While there is general recognition of the importance of rebuilding states so they do not pose a threat to international security, U.S. capabilities still requi more...

"International Alert is an independent peacebuilding organisation working in over 20
countries and territories around the world. Our dual approach involves working directly
with people affected by violent conflict as well as at government, EU and UN levels to shape
both policy and practice in building sustainable peace. Our regional work is based in the
African Great Lakes, West Africa, the Caucasus, the Andean region of South America, Sri
Lanka, Nepal and the Philippines. At both regional more...

This report seeks to broaden the scope of peace and conflict impact monitoring by highlighting issues of concern to women, and by showing how these issues may enrich the field. It also describes the experiences and tools used by women’s organizations in holding peace and conflict impact assessment and mainstreaming gender into conflict-sensitive environment.

This guide is provides recommendations on the development of realistic action plans on women, peace and security. The guide is designed as a resource for governments, United Nations and regional organisations as well as non-governmental organisations

The African Post-Conflict Reconstruction Policy Framework was developed through a broad consultative process facilitated by NEPAD Secretariat. The policy framework sets out an African agenda for post-conflict reconstruction which aims to, among other things, address the nexus between the peace, security, humanitarian and development dimensions of post-conflict reconstruction and peacebuilding

"The United States Institute of Peace is an independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent international conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase conflict management capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide. The Institute does this by empowering others with knowledge, skills, and resources, as well as by directly engaging in peacebuilding efforts around the globe."

The Virtual Diplomacy Initiative, one of the Centers of Innovation, explores the role of information and communications technologies (ICTs) in the conduct of foreign affairs, particularly their effect on international conflict management and resolution.

The Initiative reguarly supports research through grants, reports, and events.

IWPR builds democracy at the frontlines of conflict and change through the power of professional journalism. IWPR programs provide intensive hands-on training, extensive reporting and publishing, and ambitious initiatives to build the capacity of local media. Supporting peace-building, development and the rule of law, IWPR gives responsible local media a voice.

The Training for Peace (TfP) in Africa programme is an international training and research programme commissioned and funded by the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Its primary purpose is to contribute towards capacity building within the broader ambit of peace operations at the practical and conceptual level in Africa.

The Institute for Justice and Reconciliation was established to promote reconcilation, transitional justice and democratic nationa-building in Africa by means of research, analysis and selective intervention.