Governance & Politics
The Geopolitics of Northern Mexico
FPRI
A US essay explaining the geopolitics of Northern Mexico
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-15
Understanding Turkey's 2011 General Election Results
FPRI
A 3-page US essay focusing on the result of Turkey's general election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-30
Constitutional Change and Foreign Policy in East Asia: A Conference Report
FPRI
Report of a conference held in the US to discuss constitutional change and foreign policy in East Asia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-23
The 2012 French Presidential Election and the Future of the Fifth Republic
FPRI
A 4-page US bulletin examining the forthcoming French Presidential Election and the future of the Fifth Republic
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-19
What’s Happened To Democracy In China?: Elections, Law And Political Reform
FPRI
A US article considering the progress of democracy in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-03
The Story of Indian Democracy
FPRI
A 4-page US essay on the development of democracy in India
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-06
Policy Disruption by NIE
FPRI
A US critique of the NIE report on Iran's nuclear capabilities and intentions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-24
The British General Election of 2010: A Moment of Reckoning for a Torn Country?
FPRI
A US overview of the state of politics and society in Great Britain
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-30
The Moroccan Spring
FPRI
This 2-page US essay considers the possibilities for democratization in Morocco
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-29
Russia Under Putin: Toward Democracy or Dictatorship?
FPRI
Transcript of a talk on the nature of government in Russia and the outlook
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-11
Is the Kim Family Regime Rational and Why Don't the North Korean People Rebel?
FPRI
A 3-page US essay considering whether the Kim regime is rational and why the people of North Korea have not rebelled
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-01
North Africa's Democratic Prospects
FPRI
This 7-page US essay discuss the dynamics and challenges facing Tunisia, Libya, Morocco and Algeria, the countries of the “Maghreb” (Arab-Islamic “West”), in the wake of the upheavals of 2011
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-01-13
Indonesia: Obama Must Go There
FPRI
A US essay outlining the development of democracy in Indonesia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-24
Iraq Endgame
FPRI
An analysis of the US Administration's new approach to Iraq
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-28
An Enemy from Within: The Iranian Regime and the New Political Challenge
FPRI
A 4-page US essay on strains within the Iranian leadership
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-29
The Rise Of China's Economy
FPRI
A 7-page US essay on the nature and implications of recent developments and long-term changes in the economy of China
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-29
Understanding Kenya
FPRI
A US backgrounder on the crisis in Kenya
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-14
Libya in Crisis ... What's Next?
FPRI
A 5-page US bulletin examining Libya's future prospects
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-03
Turkey's Changing Foreign Policy and Its International Ramifications
FPRI
A 3-page US commentary on Turkey's new friendship with Iran
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-09
Taiwan: Sovereignty and Participation in International Organizations
FPRI
A 5-page US bulletin considering the question of Taiwan's statehood
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-11
Mexico's 2011 Gubernatorial Elections and Their Impact on Policy
FPRI
A 12-page US essay on the implications of Mexico's forthcoming gubernatorial elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-29
The Continued Retreat of Democracy in Postcommunist Europe and Eurasia?
FPRI
A US essay examining the progress of democracy in Postcommunist Europe and Eurasia, and the challenges to it.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-05
Tunisia: Exemplar or Exception?
FPRI
This 3-page US bulletin considers Tunisia's political future, and the implications of the "Jasmine Revolution" for its immediate North African neighbors and the wider Arab world
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-19
Egypt: What the U.S. Should Do
FPRI
This 3-page US bulletin considers how the US should react to the uprising in Egypt
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-01-29
Sovereignty or Submission: Liberal Democracy or Global Governance?
FPRI
This 5-page US essay addresses the global governance concept
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-20
Kenya Update
FPRI
A Further update on the security and political situations in Kenya
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-11
Countering Democratic Regression in Europe and Eurasia
FPRI
A US essay asserting that democracy is now on the defensive throughout much of the Europe and Eurasia. This regression should be of serious concern to both the United States and to the European Union member states. These anti-democratic trends can and should be reversed, drawing upon the lessons of the last twenty years of postcommunist transition experience
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-08
Al Qaeda's View of the Arab Spring
FPRI
This 4-page US essay considers the manner in which al Qaeda confronted the ideological challenge presented by the Arab Spring
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-04
Russia's Looming Crisis
FPRI
This 56-page US essay asserts that Russia is facing a momentous political crisis
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-27
The Arab Uprisings of 2011: Ibn Khaldun Encounters Civil Society
FPRI
This 9-page US essay attempts to put the "Arab Spring" in perspective
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-11
Reclaiming Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
FPRI
An examination of recent political transformations in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-06
Kazakhstan at a Crossroads: Human Rights and Democracy
FPC
A 17-page UK background paper on human rights and democracy in Kazakhstan
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-12-09
Spotlight on Georgia
FPC
This 143-page UK paper examines the growing human rights and governance challenges facing Georgia
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-12-09
Exploring Turkishness: Laicite, Religion and Socio-Political Dissociative Personality Disorder in Turkey
FPC
A 3-page article examining the Turkish state's approach to regulating religion and its role in defining Turkish identity
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-11
Brand China
FPC
This 30-page UK paper examines China's world image, its self-image and the implications of the misalignment between the two
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-17
Reconnecting the European Parliament and its People
FPC
This 83-page UK pamphlet sets out a radical agenda for reforming the European Parliament's relationship with the public
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-05
Springtime in Sudan
Foreign Policy/NPR
A 3-page US article on political developments in Sudan
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-14
China After Jiang: Two Strengths and Five Unresolved Issues
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A commentary questioning whether China's new leaders have the political strength to deal with the difficult choices facing them
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-25
The UN At 60
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A U.S. paper assessing the state of the United Nations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-13
Understanding Palestinian Politics
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A paper examining the key players and factions in post-Arafat Palestinian politics
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-11-25
Party Politics and Foreign Policy in East Asia
Foreign Policy Research Institute
Report of a conference held to discuss the interrelationship of party politics and foreign policy in East Asia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-08
Democracy, Reform and Military Suffocation in Indonesia: A Review Essay
Foreign Policy Research Institute
An essay reviewing the implications of the Indonesian elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-17
Understanding Uzbekistan
Foreign Policy Research Institute
A short U.S. article describing the fragile balance of Uzbekistan's domestic politics
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-12
Who Are the Progressives in Iraq? The Left, the Right and the Islamists
Foreign Policy in Focus
A 4-page U.S. article examining Iraq's political parties and assessing the possible results of future elections
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-10-05
Implications of the Seventh Majlis Elections in Iran
Foreign Policy in Focus
A 2-page analysis of the implications of the recent election in Iran
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-12
Struggling for Nepal
Foreign Policy in Focus
An 8-page article urging a return to multi-party government in Nepal as essential to solving the country's problems
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-05
Putin's 'Party of Power' and the Declining Power of Parties in Russia
Foreign Policy Centre
A 37-page analysis of recent elections in Russia and the implications for the future of the multiparty system in Russia
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-04-14
Political Change in Russia: Implications for Britain
Foreign Policy Centre
This 30-page pamphlet, on how the U.K. should address Russia's growing democratic deficit, is the first publication in "The Future of Russia Project", aiming to publicise the recent reversal of freedoms in Russia and discuss the U.K's policy dilemma
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-12-04
Political Abuse of Judicial Process in Europe's East: A New Security Threat?
Foreign Policy Centre
A 7-page policy brief outlining some of the negative trends in rule of law compliance in the CIS.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-24
Five Years of President Putin: An Assessment
Foreign Policy Centre
A 10-page report of a conference held to assess President Putin's five years in power
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-05-12
Political Abuse of Judicial Process in Europe's East: A New Security Threat?
Foreign Policy Centre
This 7-page policy brief outlines some of the negative trends in rule of law compliance in the CIS
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-24
Free and Fair: Making the Progressive Case for Removing Trade Barriers
Foreign Policy Centre
A 204-page collection of essays analysing why trade continues to be such a sensitive political issue and mapping out how to muster the public support necessary for liberalising international trade
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-12-04
The OAS and Democracy in the Americas
Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Canada
A 3-page Canadian article tracing the growth of democracy in Latin America and identifying the contribution made by the OAS
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-22
General Elections in Serbia, 11th May 2008
Fondation Robert Schuman
A French analysis of the forthcoming Serbian general elections
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-22
Political Parties and Voter Privacy: Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and United States in Comparative Perspective
First Monday
A study of international practices by political parties in handling personally identifiable data about citizens’ behavior and attitudes
Personal Privacy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-09
Role of the International Actors in Promotion of Political Change in the Arab World: Case Studies of Egypt and Syria
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
A 44-page Finnish study describing the challenges posed by semi-authoritarian Arab regimes to external efforts in support of political reform
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-23
Making a Difference - Why and How Europe Should Increase its Engagement in Ukraine
Finnish Institute of International Affairs
A 6-page Finnish briefing paper underscoring the importance of the political transformation in the Ukraine for Europe
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-06
Why the EU fails: Learning from Past Experiences to Succeed Better Next Time
FIIA
The 79-page report of a conference held to discuss the current problems of the EU and their causes
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22
Ghosts of Crises Past
FIIA
A 24-page Finnish paper comparing Japan\'s response to global warming with its earlier response to the 1970s oil crisis
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2010-08-22
Europe's Flawed Arab Spring: Is the EU Really Willing to Support Arab Democracy?
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary asserts that The EU’s proposal for a new partnership with the Mediterranean represents little more than a re-branding of existing policies and ignores the consequences of the Arab uprising
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-07
The Arab uprising: Causes, prospects and Implications
FIIA
A 10-page Finnish briefing paper examining the Arab uprising
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-15
Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation in Global Governance
FIIA
A 51-page Finnish working paper offering an overview of new forms of international cooperation that go beyond traditional intergovernmental multilateralism.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
The Stockholm Programme: Europe's Next Step to be an "Area of Freedom, Security and Justice"
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper explaining the scope and implications of the EU's Stockholm Programme
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-04
Moscow After the Smoke: A Change of Thinking is Needed
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on Russia's preparedness to deal with rapid climate fluctuations
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper highlighting the political drivers of Russia's economic policy responses to the global economic crisis
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-12-05
Moldova deserves more from the EU
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on political stability in Moldova
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2012-03-16
Integration Reloaded: Streamlining Moldova's European course
FIIA
A 10-page Finnish brief concluding that the EU has to assist Moldova in solidifying nascent pluralism and improving its long-term ability to implement reforms
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-04-20
Japanese Governance Reform: Daybreak in the Land of the Rising Sun?
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper commenting on the implications of the recent elections for the lower house of Japan’s Diet
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-29
Russia's Politics Amidst the Global Economic Crisis: An Empty Scoreboard?
FIIA
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper assessing the response of Russia's political leadership to the global financial crisis
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-07
The Sustainability of Russia's Resurgence
FIIA
A 6-page Finnish paper analyzing the sustainability of Russia's resurgence
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-10-06
The Great Regression? Financial Crisis in an Age of Global Interdependence
FIIA
This 63-page Finnish report provides a comprehensive overview of the dynamics of the global financial crisis and the challenges it poses for governance across the board
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-08
Germany after the Elections: A Liberal Dawn?
FIIA
This 9-page Finnish briefing paper interprets the results of the recent German elections
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-10-29
A Eurosceptic Big Bang: Finland's EU Policy in Hindsight of the 2011 Elections
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper explains how the broad consensus on EU affairs in Finland has broken down, at least temporarily
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-24
Securing Russia? New Security Law Raises More Questions Than It Answers
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on Russia's new “Federal Law On Security”
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-23
Kosovo, Law and Order: Balancing Rule of Law Principles after the President’s Resignation
FIIA
A 2-page Finnish commentary on the implications of the resination of Kosovo's President
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
Medvedev's Take on the Power Vertical: Are the Rules of the Game Changing in Russia?
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper examining the nature and weaknesses of Governance in Russia and suggesting how the West might encourage reform
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-02-08
Soft Power Works Better: Sanctions Unlikely to Bring Down Lukashenko
FIIA
This 2-page Finnish commentary urges the EU needs to maximize its soft power in order to erode the Belarusian regime and counteract fear and indifference among the population
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-23
Islamist Opposition Parties and the Potential for EU Engagement
FIIA
This 108-page Finnish report considers whether and how the EU should engage with Islamist groups
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-20
Parties in Russia: From a Pseudo-system towards Fragmentation
FIIA
An 8-page Finnish briefing paper on the political situation within Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-16
New Approaches to Democracy Support
FES
This 9-page briefing paper discusses the theoretical foundations of democracy support and a new orientation of approaches and strategies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-11
Democracy Support: A Fresh Start?
FES
This 8-page briefing paper analyses the challenges of the financial crisis and shifts in global power structures - notably towards China - to democracy support
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-19
Towards A Socially Responsible and Democratic Global Economic System:
FES
This 9-page US briefing paper proposes principles for strengthening reform efforts to increase transparency and accountability in the governance of financial institutions in order to move towards a more socially responsible and democratic global economic system
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-11
Sustainable Global Governance for the 21st century
FES
This 52-page US report provides recommendations for the UN to position itself to effectively manage new global challenges, such as the economic and financial crisis, climate change, the food and energy crises
Governance & Politics, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2009-09-17
Socio-Political Factors and National Security
EWI
An article on the challenges to security in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-15
Qaddafi's Tobruk
EWI
A commentary illustrating how the campaigns of WWII provide strategic insights on today’s conflict in Libya
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-03-24
Democracy: A Short History
Evatt Foundation
A brief paper tracing the history of democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-10
Democracy & the Environment
Evatt Foundation
An Australian paper analyzing how democratic governments have responded to the challenge of climate change
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-24
Global Governance Could Take a Leaf from the EU's Book
Europe's World
An article looking at some of the EU devices that could help shape global governance thinking
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-16
The West's Hollow Talk of Arab Democracy
Europe's World
An article arguing that the non-democratisation of the Arab region results from an unholy alliance between Western interests, local autocrats and what is claimed to be its ‘cultural specificity
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-18
Europe is Failing to Shape the Global Governance Debate
Europe's World
This article argues that the EU’s enthusiasm for reshaping global governance has dwindled, and now looks more like indifference
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-12
Global Governance is a Challenge for Democracy (But an EU Opportunity)
Europe's World
An article offering lessons from European experience for the creation of global government mechanisms
Governance & Politics, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-03-05
A Citizens Compact: Reaching Out to the Citizens of Europe
European Policy Institutes Network
A 10-page paper proposing the adoption of a 'Citizens Compact', as a way of reducing the EU's democratic deficit without treaty reform
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-10-08
Enhancing the Role of Science in the Decision-Making of the European Union
European Policy Centre
A 50-page working paper examining how science can best be used by EU institutions responsible for risk management
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-18
EU-Japan Think Tank Roundtable
European Policy Centre
A 31-page issue paper reporting on the proceedings of this roundtable, addressing EU and Japanese views on global governance, with particular attention to the reform and possible expansion of the U.N. Security Council
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-02-09
Civil Society and NGOs in China - State of Play and Prospects
European Policy Centre
A paper examining whether a civil society with genuinely independent NGOs exists in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-24
The International Criminal Court: Prospects for the Future
European Policy Centre
Summary of a policy dialogue covering the rationale for creating the ICC, its development, political significance and challenges currently faced
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-06-18
Making Europe Work: Improving the Transposition, Implementation and Enforcement of EU Legistlation
European Policy Centre
This 37-page working paper deals with the implementation and enforcement of EU legislation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-18
Will the Constitutional Treaty Contribute to the Legitimacy of the European Union?
European Integration Online Papers
A 21-page article exploring whether the European Constitutional Treaty may provide greater legitimacy for governance in the European Union
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-18
Post-Islamic Revolution
European Institute
An article arguing that events in Egypt confirm the recent movement in the Arab world away from belief in a theocratic Islamic state
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-18
Pragmatism Rather than Backlash: Moroccan Perceptions of Western Democracy Promotion
EUROMESCO
This 29-page study examines the perceptions in Morocco of Western democracy promotion amongst its main “targets” – namely, NGOs, political party activists and parliamentarians, representatives of the judiciary and the state, journalists, and academics
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-19