Governance & Politics
Picking a Fight: Khairat al-Shater v. SCAF
CEIP
A US commentary on the tension between the Muslim Brotherhood and the military in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-19
Peru: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 17-page US report on progress towards economic and political stability in Peru
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-28
Personal Reflections on the Crisis in Kenya
IDS
A report from an observer of the crisis in Kenya
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-23
People and Community at the Heart of Systems and Bureaucracy: South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative
This 24-page report considers the Social Inclusion Initiative which has become the bedrock of South Australia's approach to delivering public value to the most marginalised people through joined-up government
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20
Peace-Building without External Assistance: Lessons from Somaliland
CGDev
This 37-page paper examines how the lack of recognition of Somaliland by the international community—and the consequent ineligibility for foreign financial assistance—has shaped the region's political development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-15
Peace Talks in the Philippines: Ways out of the Impasse
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the status of the peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-07
Peace in Papua: Widening the Window of Opportunity
Council on Foreign Relations
This 44-page report offers recommendations for resolving the conflict between Papua and Indonesia
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-20
Peace in Northern Uganda
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing clarifies the limitations of current peace talks in Northern Uganda
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-15
Paying for Success: How to Make Contracting Out Work in Employment Services
Policy Exchange
This 82-page UK report examines how different countries have reformed the way in which they provide employment services to jobseekers
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15
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
Partnerships and Collaborative Advantage: Some Reflections on New Forms of Network Governance
Centre for Public Policy
This 26-page Australian paper considers whether the old rigidities in bureaucratic and institutional thinking really have something new to say
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-14
Parties, Movements and Prospects for Change in Egypt
Arab Reform Bulletin
A US analysis of the political situation in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-20
Parties of Power as Roadblocks to Democracy: The Cases of Ukraine and Egypt
Centre for European Policy Studies
This policy brief argues that parties of power obstruct democratic consolidation
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-06
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
Parliaments and Development
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper discussing what shapes parliamentary performance in developing countries and what donors can do to enhance it
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-17
Parliamentary Elections in the Republic of Moldova: A Three-Way Test
EPC
A 2-page commentary arguing that the political impasse in Moldova poses a three-way test for the country, Russia, and the EU
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-12-11
Parliamentary Dawn
SWP
An 8-page German commentary examining the implications of the new self-confidence of the European Parliament
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-23
Parallel Institutions in Egypt’s Civil Society
CIPE
This 7-page article examines the role of parallel institutions in Egypt's civil society and the challenges facing them
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
Paraguay: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 10-page US report on the political and economic situation in Paraguay and the state of US-Paraguayan relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-24
Papua: The Dangers of Shutting Down Dialogue
Crisis Group
A 24-page report stressing the importance of continuing dialogue between Indonesia and the Papuan People's Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-24
Papua: Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing paper aims to correct common misconceptions concerning the situation in Papua
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-06
Paper versus Steel: Haiti's Challenge of Constitutional Reform
USIP
A US briefing on the challenges presented by constitutional reform in Haiti
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22
Palestinian Security Reform: A Moment of Truth
FPRI
A US analysis of the Palestinian security situation and its consequences for negotiating with Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-10
Palestinian Politics After Arafat: What's Next?
Brookings Institution
A 38-page transcript of a Washington briefing to discuss the end of the Arafat era and its implications for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and peace process and American policy in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-11-15
Palestinian Initiatives for 2011 at the United Nations
CRS
This 32-page US report provides information on the U.N. framework and process for options being discussed,including overviews of the following topics: the United Nations and recognition of states, observer status in the United Nations, and the criteria and process for United Nations membership. The report also analyzes the prospects for avoiding U.N. action by reaching an Israel-PLO agreement to resume negotiations, as well as the possibility of a compromise U.N. resolution that could set forth parameters for future Israeli-Palestinian negotiations but stop short of addressing the question of Palestinian statehood beyond expressing aspirations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-28
Palestinian Elections and the Hamas-Fatah Power Struggle
CEIP
A US article examining the prospects for Palestinian elections in the context of the Hamas-Fatah power struggle
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-22
Palestinian Elections and the Hamas-Fatah Power Struggle
CEIP
A US article examining the prospects for Palestinian elections in the context of the Hamas-Fatah power struggle
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-14
Palestine: Salvaging Fatah
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the current state of the 50-year-old movement which has been the heart of Palestinian nationalism. It argues that while Fatah has begun long-overdue internal reforms to revitalise the movement, much remains to be done. In particular, Fatah’s leaders need to clarify its political strategy if it is to play an effective role in leading Palestinians towards a two-state solution
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12
Palestine: Hizb al-Tahrir Flourishes Where Hope Withers
Arab Reform Bulletin
A 2-page article describing a Palestinian movement whose support is expanding
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-09
Palestine Divided
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing argues that the current reconciliation process between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) is a continuation of their struggle through other means.
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-17
Pakistan's Tribal Areas: Appeasing the Militants
Crisis Group
A 38-page report examining the interrelated issues of governance, militancy and extremism in the Pashtun-majority tribal areas of Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Pakistan's Scheduled 2008 Elections: Background
CRS
This 15-page US report provides an overview of Pakistan's political setting and current status
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-06
Pakistan's Political Future: An Alternative Perspective
CSIS
The 23-page transcript of an address on Pakistan's political future and the discussion following it
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-31
Pakistan's Political Crisis and State of Emergency
CRS
A 13-page US report analyzing the current political crisis in Pakistan and its implications for Pakistan and for Pakistan-US relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-11-12
Pakistan's Local Polls: Shoring Up Military Rule
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing on the rigging of recent local elections in Pakistan by the military government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-25
Pakistan's Institutions and Civil Society
CFR
A US backgrounder on Pakistan's institutions
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-28
Pakistan's Crisis: What Role for the EU?
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief examines how the EU can strengthen its engagement in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-12-05
Pakistani Public Opinion on Democracy, Islamist Militancy and Relations with the U.S.
USIP
A 47-page report of a public opinion survey of urban Pakistanis on salient policy issues
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-04
Pakistan’s Stability: The Global Stakes
IPCS
A 4-page Indian issue brief considering the stability of Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-14
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
CRS
A 32-page US report examining proliferation and security issues concerning Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-18
Pakistan’s IDP Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing examines the operations against religious militants in Malakand Division and their impact on internally displaced persons (IDPs) and local communities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-05
Pakistan’s Future: The Bellagio Papers
Brookings
A 157-page series of papers written by the participants in a conference in Bellagio, Italy in May 2010 that examined the future of Pakistan
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-20
Pakistan: Transition to What?
IISS
A US article analyzing Pakistan's needs for the maintenance of stability
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-14
Pakistan: The Worsening Conflict in Balochistan
Crisis Group
A 39-page report on the deteriorating situation in Balochistan and the urgent need for a political solution
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-15
Pakistan: The Myth of an Islamist Peril
Carnagie Endowment for International Peace
This 8-page policy brief argues that the risk from an Islamist takeover in Pakistan is a myth created by the Pakistan military to consolidate its hold on power
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-09
Pakistan: The Forgotten Conflict in Balochistan
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the tensions in Balochistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-22
Pakistan: The Army's Growing Political Role
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean comentary on the longer-term implications of the political affiliations of the Pakistan military
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-29
Pakistan: Shrinking Control
CSIS
A US commentary on the stability of Pakistan's government
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-24
Pakistan: Political Impact of the Earthquake
Crisis Group
A 16-page report criticising the response of the Pakistan government to the October 2005 earthquake
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-17
Pakistan: Luck Running Out?
Chatham House
A 2-page UK article commenting on the current crisis in Pakistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-28
Pakistan: Discord in the Northern Areas
Crisis Group
A 30-page report examining growing tension in the Federally Administered Northern Area of Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-02
Pakistan: Dealing with the Taliban
Chatham House
A UK article commenting on the apparent capitulation of the Pakistani government to the 'Pakistani Taliban'
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-29
Pakistan: Countering Militancy in FATA
Crisis Group
This 39-page policy report examines the Talibanisation in FATA, and argues that only reforms that encourage political diversity, enhance economic opportunity, and guarantee civil and political rights will address the problem
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-21
Pakistan: Change in Mindset Needed to Counter Threats from Within
JIIA
This 4-page Japanese article argues that to avoid the "Afghanistanization" of Pakistan, a change in the mindset and strategy of the army and the ISI is of crucial importance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-14
Pakistan: Can the United States Secure an Insecure State?
Rand Corporation
A 260-page US book providing an empirical analysis of developments in Pakistan and seeking to inform U.S. efforts to achieve an effective foreign policy strategy toward the country
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-19
Pakistan State-Society Analysis
IFP/Clingendael
This 47-page Dutch study aims to identify the underlying causes of weak interaction between state institutions and citizens, and to achieve a thorough understanding of the complex power dynamics that characterise state-society relations. The picture emerging from the exploration of how deep structures, formal and informal institutions, and the current context, shape the nature of the Pakistani state and its interaction with society
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-27
Pakistan on the Tightrope
MERIA
An Israeli article examining the political and security isituation in Pakiistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-22
Pakistan on the Brink: Regional Perspectives and Implications
MIT-CIS
A US analysis focusing on the regional implications of a continued status quo or deterioration in Pakistan's political situation
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-12-03
Pakistan on the Brink
IISS
A 2-page commentary on the triple challenge to stability in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-06
Pakistan on a Precipice?
ORG
The summary of an off-the-record discussion on the ongoing instability and declining security situation in Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-03
Pakistan Crisis Alert: Emergency Rule or Return to Democracy?
Crisis Group
This 4-page briefing examines the deteriorating situation in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-15
Pakistan and the Challenge of Islamist Terror: Where to Next?
MERIA
This Israeli article examines Pakistan's role in the "war on terror" in light of the transition from the Musharraf presidency to that of Zardari
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-31
Pakistan after Musharraf: Trouble and Opportunity
CSIS
A 2-page article examining future prospects for Pakistan and suggesting directions for US policy towards the country
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-09-05
Pakistan after Musharraf
Parliamentary Library - Australia
An Australian background paper on post-Musharraf Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-18
Outside Income and Moral Hazard: The Elusive Quest for Good Politicians
IZA
This 45-page paper, based on Italian data, examines the trade-off between the quality of elected officials and the effort they exert in political life
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-07
OSCE Democracy Promotion: Grinding to a Halt?
FRIDE
This 28-page Spanish paper examines the OSCE's problems
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-09
Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capacity
CLG
A 120-page review of the literature on how learning takes place between organisations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17
Opposition Alliances and Democratization in Egypt
USIP
The report of a dialogue discussing the future of democracy in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-15
Open Government and e-Government: Democratic Challenges from a Public Value Perspective
Center for Technology in Government
This 9-page US paper considers open government (OG) within the context of egovernment and its broader implications for the future of public administration
Governance & Politics, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2011-07-13
Opaque and Messy Elections
CEIP
A US commentary on Egypt's recent parliamentary elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-01
On-line Social Networks in Syria
Dayan Center
A 4-page Israeli article describing how the Syrian government made the Internet accessible only after confirming that they had the ability to control and monitor its content
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-04
On Track: Moldova Wants EU Integration, but Needs to do its Homework First
CEPS
This 2-page commentary asserts that moves by Moldova towards further visa liberalisation and a deep and comprehensive free trade area with the EU will largely depend on the sustainability and operability of the new government
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-09
On the Measure of Power and the Power of Measure in International Relations
DIIS
An 18-page Danish working paper examining the pitfalls of unreflected power analysis
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-12-02
Oman: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 16-page US report on political and security issues in respect of Oman
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-25
Old Players and New in the Bahraini Elections
CEIP
A background article on the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Bahrain
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-03
Old Cards Reshuffled
SWP
A 5-page German commentary on the current security and political situation in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-27
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Of Power and Providence
Hoover Institution
This paper uses a historical perspective to explain the changing relationship between the United States and the European Union
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-21
October 21 Polls Fast Approaching in Poland
PINR
A US analysis of the imminent elections in Poland
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-17
Obstacles on the Path of Tunisia’s Democratic Transformation
CEIP
A US analysis explaining how the absence of a unified voice for the revolution has led to a an incoherent and muddled transition process in Tunisia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-31
Observing or Participating in Regime Change: Kyrgyz Perspective on the Role of International Election Observation Missions in 2005
Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
A 62-page analysis of international election observation missions during the poliical upheavals in Kyrgystan in 2005
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-27
Observations on the National Strategies Related to Terrorism
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 19-page congressional testimony addresses U.S. strategies related to Homeland security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-23
Obama's Presidency Bolstered by Political Success
IISS
A commentary on the current status of the Obama presidency
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-22
Nyetizdat: How the Internet Is Building Civil Society in Russia
AEI
This 10-page US outlook examines the importance of the Internet in current Russian politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-13
Nurturing Instability: Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugee Camps
Crisis Group
This 46-page report examines conditions in Lebanon's Palestine refugee camps and recommends steps to improve the situation of their inhabitants and reduce risks
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
Not Your Grandfather’s Eastern Bloc: The EU New Member States as Agenda Setters in the Enlarged European Union
OSI
This 69-page study analyses the positions of the 10 new Member States in Central and Eastern Europe in seven key areas including energy, foreign policy and economy
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-05
Not Worth a Blue Ribbon
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy Research
A 4-page critique of the 9/11 Commission report
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-17
Not Much to Celebrate
"The Jerusalem Report"
An Israeli analysis of the continuing imbalance between ruling authorities and civil society in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-09
Not Just Politics: A Different Approach to Supporting Ethnic Minorities in China
Clingendael
A 3-page Dutch article arguing that the most effective way for Western nations to help minorities in China is through efforts in the socio-economic realm
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-13
North Korea's International Economic Relations
Peterson Institute
A 45-page US working paper examining North Korea's external economic relations and their effect on reform
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-20
North Korean Paradoxes: Circumstances, Costs and Consequences of Korean Unification
Rand Corporation
A 94-page study of the economic, political and security issues associated with Korean unification
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-07-12
North Korea: The Nadir of Freedom
FPRI
A US bulletin describing the nature of North Korea's society
Governance & Politics, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-29
North Korea-Russia Relations: A Strained Friendship
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing examines the bilateral relations between Moscow and Pyongyang
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-04
North Korea under Tightening Sanctions
Crisis Group
A 15-page report warning that the recent tightening of economic sanctions, compounded with domestic problems, could trigger North Korean instability as the country’s human security tragedy continues to deteriorate
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-13
North Korea Likely to Conduct Second Nuclear Test
CNS
A 7-page US article examining the likelihood of a second North Korean nuclear test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-23
North Korea in 2008: Twilight of the God?
"Asia Survey"
A 9-page US paper tracing recent developments in North Korea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-21
North Korea Contingency Planning and U.S.-ROK Cooperation
Asia Foundation
A 24-page US report examining the main issues on which the United States and South Korea would need to coordinate policies in response to possible North Korean instability at each stage of an unfolding contingency, with a focus on different functional areas of cooperation
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-11-23
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
No time to wind-down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief explaining that Bosnia continues to show no clear signs of reconciliation and there is a lack of commitment to the process of EU accession
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-10-28
No Time to Wind Down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A Spanish policy brief examining the highly volatile nature of Bosnian politics and the challenges faced by an international community that has grown impatient, frustrated and increasingly unsure how to resolve the Bosnian quagmire
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16