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Books - July 13, 2004
Western Sahara: Anatomy of a Stalemate
The long-running conflict over the sovereignty of Western Sahara has involved all the states of northwest Africa and many beyond since Spain ceded the territory to Morocco and Mauritania in 1976. Erik Jensen traces the evolution of the conflict from its colonial roots to its present manifestation as a political stalemate.
Books - May 13, 2004
West Africa's Security Challenges: Building Peace in a Troubled Region
The authors provide a context for understanding the region's security dilemmas, highlighting the link between failures of economic development, governance, and democratization on the one hand, and military insecurity and violent conflicts on the other.
Meeting Notes - November 14, 2002
Security and Development in Sierra Leone
A report from a workshop held in New York on June 10-11, 2002.
Meeting Notes - June 13, 2002
Democracy and Land Reform in Zimbabwe
A report on the February 25, 2002, IPA [now IPI] meeting in New York.
The Global Observatory
New Book by “Ground Zero” Imam: Moderation in the Face of Extremism
While promoting interfaith understanding, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf was attacked by extremists who used the issue to fan the flames of Islamophobia.
Key Global Events to Watch in May
A list of key upcoming meetings and events with implications for global affairs.
The Global Observatory is a new website by IPI, providing timely analysis on peace and security issues, interviews with leading policymakers, interactive maps, and more.