2013-2014 Essay Contest Question Announced!
Contest Deadline: February 10, 2014, 11:59 PM EST
On November 8, 2013, coordinator and student registration will open online. The process will be similar to years past: coordinators will register online first, receive a link to the student registration system by email, and then students will be able to register and submit their essays (by February 10, 2014 at 11:59 EST) using that link. The final step for submission is approval of the essay by the coordinator by February 11, 5pm EST. In the case that a coordinator or student does not have access to the Internet, the student or coordinator should contact the contest staff for instructions on how to make a submission by mail.
National Peace Essay Contest 2013-2014 Topic and Question
Security Sector Reform, Political Transition, and Sustainable Peace
Transitioning to peace and democratic governance raises challenging questions about how to handle security forces. What do you do with a police force that has been trained to serve a repressive government and protect the status quo? What do you do with an army that has been fighting in a civil war? What do you do with rebel forces that may know how to fight but know very little about civilian life? Read More
Contest Resources
- Download the 2013-2014 Contest Guidebook - Contains the essay question, requirements, and directions for entering the contest. (7000 KB PDF)
- Study Guide
- Sign up to receive NPEC updates
Other Resources
- Security Sector Governance at USIP
- Publications and Tools
- Explore the Global Peacebuilding Center
- PeaceMedia (media archive)
See more at the USIP website [HERE].
