Policy Papers - February 14, 2007

Latin America and the Caribbean: Domestic and Transnational Insecurity

This paper will examine the two key axes of Latin American security dynamics: on the one hand, weak governance and citizen insecurity; and on the other, transnational organized crime and illicit flows.

Books - October 19, 2002

Ecuador vs. Peru: Peacemaking Amid Rivalry

Although the 1995 Cenepa war between Ecuador and Peru was the first military conflict in South America in more than five decades, the Ecuador-Peru relationship might be characterized as one of enduring rivalry—punctuated by the threat of armed combat.  

Meeting Notes - June 13, 2002

Lessons Learned: Peacebuilding in Haiti

A report on the January 23-24, 2002, IPA-UNDPA seminar on peacebuilding activities in Haiti.

Policy Papers - March 14, 2002

Sustainable Peace as Democratization: The Experiences of Haiti and Guatemala

Drawing upon the experience of international attempts to build lasting peace in Haiti and Guatemala, and also upon IPI's research and facilitation work in Haiti, the report offers some conclusions regarding the circumstances under which democratization and peacebuilding can become mutually reinforcing in fragile societies.  

Books - June 15, 1998

Building Peace in Haiti

Though its national life often has been characterized by violence, Haiti has not been victim of a full-fledged internal conflict, or civil war.  

Books - June 15, 1995

Rights and Reconciliation: UN Strategies in El Salvador

Using El Salvador as an example of the UN's recent multidimensional peacekeeping operations, Johnstone explores the delicate balance between the potentially conflicting goals of peace and justice.