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	Using Entrepreneurship to Promote Stability in Fragile Regions September 2012 \| Peace Brief by Raymond Gilpin and Steven Koltai USIP’s Center for Sustainable Economies hosted a series of blogs on entrepreneurship in conflict-affected states on the International Network for Economics and Conflict from March to July 2012. This Peace Brief synthesizes the main conclusions and pertinent lessons for policymakers and practitioners. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict
	USIP, PSA Commence Congressional Briefing Series September 2012 The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and the non-profit Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) on September 27 held the first meeting in their “Congressional Briefing Series--Topics on International Conflict Resolution and Prevention.” Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention
	The Security Challenges Facing Nigeria September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by David R. Smock David R. Smock, USIP's senior vice president for the Centers of Innovation and director of Religion and Peacemaking Center, discusses the threat of Boko Haram and the threat it poses to security in Nigeria. Countries: Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	USIP Experts Draw on Afghan History for Transition Lessons September 2012 Frances Z. Brown and William Byrd, two of USIP's Afghanistan specialists, discuss the challenges facing Afghanistan in transitioning to full national control over its security and domestic affairs as international military activity and other assistance wind down. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform
	The Day After Project and the European Union Parliament September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by Steven Heydemann Steven Heydeman, USIP's senior adviser for Middle East Initiatives, discusses The Day After project and the support it has received since the Septeber 10 launch in Berlin. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Rule of Law
	Security Sector Transformation in the Arab Awakening September 2012 \| Special Report by Donald J. Planty Countries transitioning to democracy must change old models of organizing the police, armed services, and intelligence services, which typically were characterized by mistreatment of the public, for models that stress transparency, accountability, and citizen involvement. Yet each new government in the Middle East and North Africa must tailor its reforms carefully and patiently in order to avoid backlash among security services. Countries: Africa, Asia, Egypt, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	USIP Celebrates the International Day of Peace 2012 September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by USIP Staff The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for people all over the world from all walks of life to take a step to build peace. In this post, we recap a remarkable week in the history of USIP, and give suggestions on getting involved with peacebuilding.
	Marking International Day of Peace – September 21, 2012 September 2012 \| News Feature by George Moose Ambassador George Moose, vice chairman of USIP’s board of directors, released the following statement in honor of the International Day of Peace on September 21.
	USIP Condemns Incendiary Film and Violent Reactions September 2012 \| News Feature by Jim Marshall USIP President Jim Marshall statement condemning the “Innocence of Muslims” film and the violent reactions to it.
	Institute Partnership Underway for Overseas Graduate School Instruction in Peacebuilding September 2012 The Institute’s Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding, in collaboration with Future Generations Graduate School, has begun teaching peacebuilding to international development practitioners in courses that have been conducted online as well as in India and Kenya. The new USIP role addresses an often unmet need: practical education in peacebuilding for people working in community development. Countries: India, Kenya \| Issue Areas: Training

	Using Entrepreneurship to Promote Stability in Fragile Regions September 2012 \| Peace Brief by Raymond Gilpin and Steven Koltai USIP’s Center for Sustainable Economies hosted a series of blogs on entrepreneurship in conflict-affected states on the International Network for Economics and Conflict from March to July 2012. This Peace Brief synthesizes the main conclusions and pertinent lessons for policymakers and practitioners. Issue Areas: Economics and Conflict
	USIP, PSA Commence Congressional Briefing Series September 2012 The U.S. Institute of Peace (USIP) and the non-profit Partnership for a Secure America (PSA) on September 27 held the first meeting in their “Congressional Briefing Series--Topics on International Conflict Resolution and Prevention.” Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention
	The Security Challenges Facing Nigeria September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by David R. Smock David R. Smock, USIP's senior vice president for the Centers of Innovation and director of Religion and Peacemaking Center, discusses the threat of Boko Haram and the threat it poses to security in Nigeria. Countries: Nigeria \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	USIP Experts Draw on Afghan History for Transition Lessons September 2012 Frances Z. Brown and William Byrd, two of USIP's Afghanistan specialists, discuss the challenges facing Afghanistan in transitioning to full national control over its security and domestic affairs as international military activity and other assistance wind down. Countries: Afghanistan \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Political Reform
	The Day After Project and the European Union Parliament September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by Steven Heydemann Steven Heydeman, USIP's senior adviser for Middle East Initiatives, discusses The Day After project and the support it has received since the Septeber 10 launch in Berlin. Countries: Syria \| Issue Areas: Political Reform, Rule of Law
	Security Sector Transformation in the Arab Awakening September 2012 \| Special Report by Donald J. Planty Countries transitioning to democracy must change old models of organizing the police, armed services, and intelligence services, which typically were characterized by mistreatment of the public, for models that stress transparency, accountability, and citizen involvement. Yet each new government in the Middle East and North Africa must tailor its reforms carefully and patiently in order to avoid backlash among security services. Countries: Africa, Asia, Egypt, Israel and the Palestinian Territories, Libya, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen \| Issue Areas: Conflict Analysis and Prevention, Negotiation and Diplomacy, Political Reform, Rule of Law, Security Sector Reform/Governance
	USIP Celebrates the International Day of Peace 2012 September 2012 \| Olive Branch Post by USIP Staff The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for people all over the world from all walks of life to take a step to build peace. In this post, we recap a remarkable week in the history of USIP, and give suggestions on getting involved with peacebuilding.
	Marking International Day of Peace – September 21, 2012 September 2012 \| News Feature by George Moose Ambassador George Moose, vice chairman of USIP’s board of directors, released the following statement in honor of the International Day of Peace on September 21.
	USIP Condemns Incendiary Film and Violent Reactions September 2012 \| News Feature by Jim Marshall USIP President Jim Marshall statement condemning the “Innocence of Muslims” film and the violent reactions to it.
	Institute Partnership Underway for Overseas Graduate School Instruction in Peacebuilding September 2012 The Institute’s Academy for International Conflict Management and Peacebuilding, in collaboration with Future Generations Graduate School, has begun teaching peacebuilding to international development practitioners in courses that have been conducted online as well as in India and Kenya. The new USIP role addresses an often unmet need: practical education in peacebuilding for people working in community development. Countries: India, Kenya \| Issue Areas: Training