General Announcements - August 17, 2010
We Should Not Wait For the Bad News, Ed Luck Says At UN General Assembly Meeting
"Early warning should not be the beginning of the UN’s engagement in a situation of concern," said Dr. Edward C. Luck, IPI Senior Vice President for Research and Programs, while addressing the United Nations General Assembly during an informal meeting on early warning, assessment, and the responsibility to protect on August 9th. 
General Announcements - August 10, 2010
New Book on Political Violence in South and Southeast Asia
Assassinations, riots, state violence—these are some of the topics addressed in a new book, Political Violence in South and Southeast Asia, which features a chapter about Bangladesh by IPI Senior Policy Analyst Naureen Chowdhury Fink.
General Announcements - August 04, 2010
In Memoriam: Karen Ballentine (Aug 29, 1961 - July 23, 2010)
It was with great sadness that IPI learned last week of the death of our former colleague Karen Ballentine, who passed away on July 23, 2010 after a brave battle with cancer.
Panel Discussions - July 20, 2010
Compelling Non-State Armed Groups to Comply with Humanitarian Law
“All of today’s conflicts involve one or more non-state actors — groups whose political and military objectives are extensively analyzed but, if we are honest, we do not really know well,” said John Holmes, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, in his opening remarks at an IPI event on July 20th.
Policy Papers - July 02, 2010
Election-Related Disputes and Political Violence in Africa
Elections are the hallmark of representative democracy, allowing the people’s regular input in choices about leaders and policy. Yet they are also competitive processes, unleashing conflict and tensions that, if not constructively managed, could potentially destabilize the fabric of states and societies.
Meeting Notes - July 01, 2010
Deradicalization Programs and Counterterrorism
“Deradicalization” programs, which are geared toward peacefully moving individuals and groups away from violent extremism, have grown both in popularity and in scope of late, even in just the past five years.
Conferences - June 25, 2010
UN Security Council Members Meet in Istanbul
The International Peace Institute and the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN held an informal retreat on June 25-26th for the UN Security Council.
Panel Discussions - June 23, 2010
Promoting Deradicalization and Disengagement from Violent Extremism
The International Peace Institute partnered with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to convene experts, practitioners, and United Nations officials for a roundtable conference on “Promoting Deradicalization and Disengagement from Violent Extremism: What Role for the International Community and the UN?”
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Comment and Analysis
August 05, 2010
For These Founders, the Empire Mattered the Most
Warren Hoge
At a farewell reception two years ago for under secretary for peacekeeping operations, Jean-Marie Guéhenno, he was asked what had surprised him the most during his eight years in the
August 04, 2010
The Shifting of Political Positions in Africa
Adonia Ayebare
Africa's leaders gathered at Speke Resort Munyonyo on the shores of Lake Victoria on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital Kampala on July 25th for the African Union bi-annual summit.