Governance & Politics

Anti-Political Sentiment in Contemporary Liberal Democracies

Australian Review

An 18-page Australian paper asking whether there is an imminent threat to the survival of liberal democracies

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-10

Uzbekistan: Stagnation and Uncertainty

Crisis Group

A 20-page report on the risk of civil conflict in Uzbekistan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-07

Enhancing Government Performance, Accountability and Foresight

GAO

A 10-page presentation on the role of supreme audit institutions in improving government

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-07

Engaging Islamists and Promoting Democracy: A Preliminary Assessment

USIP

This 16-page US report examines the experiences of US democracy promotion in Morocco, Jordan and Yemen

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-07

U.S. Democracy Promotion During and After Bush

CEIP

A 42-page US report on how the Bush Administration has affected US democracy promotion efforts

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-05

Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

World Bank

This 352-page study illustrates how high public expenditure and payroll taxes threaten economic growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-05

Securing, Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq

GAO

A 100-page US report on the performance of the Iraqi government in meeting legislative, security and economic benchmarks

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-05

The Best Practice Regulation Handbook

OBPR - Australia

A 168-page handbook setting out the Australian government's enhanced framework for analyzing regulatory proposals

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-04

Engineering Electoral Systems: Possibilities and Pitfalls

NIMD

This 24-page Dutch publication provides an introduction into the different electoral systems existing round the world

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-02

Sudan's 2009 Elections: Critical Issues and Timelines

USIP

This US briefing summarizes the state of electoral preparations in Sudan and identifies critical conditions for ensuring the timely organization of the elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-31

Iraq: Government Formation and Benchmarks

CRS

A 6-page updated US report on the progress of government formation in Iraq

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-31

Determinants of Direct Democracy

CESifo

This 23-page paper investigates the demographic, economic, political and cultural determinants of direct democracy in 87 countries

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29

What Europeans Think About Turkey and Why

CER

A 7-page briefing paper on European public opinion regarding Turkish accession to the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29

Faint Signs of Political Evolution Appear in Somalia's Devolutionary Cycle

PINR

A US analysis of the current political and security situations in Somalia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-22

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

The EU Reform Treaty: Easier Signed than Ratified?

EPC

A 5-page policy brief assessing the chances of success for the EU Reform Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-18

Voters Spoke but Will Abe Listen?

Stimson Center

A US commentary on the current political landscape in Tokyo

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-17

Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for US Interests

CRS

A 31-page updated report on recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and their implications for US policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-16

Behavioural Economics and Public Policy

Productivity Commission - Australia

Papers delivered at an Australian roundtable held to discuss the utility of behavioural economics in the context of public policy (single page linking to each paper)

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-11

Kuwait: Politics in a Participatory Regime

CEIP

A 28-page paper examining Kuwait's progress towards democratization

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-09

Ecuador: Overcoming Instability?

Crisis Group

A 36-page report examining the roots of instability in Eucuador

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-07

Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution

ZEI

A 106-page German discussion paper offering a 'visionary' constitutional project and a 'realistic' one, relying on the current draft of the Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-05

Political Reform and the Reconfiguration of National Identity in Syria

Arab Reform Initiative

A 10-page essay on Syrian identity and the prospects for democratization

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-04

Lebanon's Future at a Crossroad

Arab Reform Institute

A 7-page essay on Lebanon's political crisis

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-04

Building Democracy in Burma

USIP

This 77-page US working paper explores how to make Burma's institutions adequate to the task of managing democratic governance

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-04

The Ulama in Pakistani Politics

RSIS

A 48-page Singaporean working paper assessing the position of the ulama in Muslim societies, and specifically in Pakistani politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-03

Iraq: Government Formation and Benchmarks

CRS

A 6-page updated US report on the current status of Iraq's government

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-03

Kosovo's Future Status and U.S. Policy

CRS

This 6-page US report discusses the issue of Kosovo's future status

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-03

Central and Eastern Europe: Caught between the EU, US and Russia

Wilson International Center

A US House testimony examining democratic transition in Central and Eastern Europe

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-02

American Policy and Pakistan

Brookings Institution

This 3-page US House testimony reports on the situation in Pakistan and the implications for US policy

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-31

Siloviki versus Liberal-Technocrats: The Fight for Russia and its Foreign Policy

DIIS

A 70-page Danish report analyzing the political situation in Russia and the implications for foreign policy

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-30

Reflections on Multilevel Legitimacy

MPI

This 20-page German working paper examines political legitimacy in the context of European integration

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-20

Hamastan vs. Fatahland: A Chance for Progress in the Middle East?

SWP

An 8-page German commentary on the implications of recent events in Gaza

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-19

An Islamist Government in Morocco?

FRIDE

This 12-page Spanish backgrounder examines the possibility of an Islamist government in Morocco

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-19

Crisis in Turkey: Just Another Bump on the Road to Europe?

ISS-EU

This 54-page occasional paper examines the background to the ongoing political crisis in Turkey

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-19

Governance Matters, 2007: Worldwide Governance Indicators 1996-2006

World Bank

This 94-page updated study measures progress in improving governance and fighting corruption

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-17

An Italian Strategy for Relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty

IAI

This 12-page paper offers an Italian perspective on relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-13

Democratization and Human Rights in Central Asia

CEPS

This 11-page policy brief examines the progress made in Central Asia to introduce democratic reform and respect for human rights

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2007-07-11

What Exactly is Happening in Turkey?

CEPS

A 3-page commentary on current political moves in Turkey

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11

Political Trends in the New Eastern Europe: Ukraine and Belarus

SSI

A 50-page US monograph containing two reports interpreting domestic and foreign relations trends in, respectively, Ukraine and Belarus

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-11

Egypt: Don't Give Up on Democracy Promotion

CEIP

This 8-page US policy brief assesses the chances of success for US democracy promotion in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-10

The Governance of Britain

Ministry of Justice -UK

This 63-page UK policy document discusses how to modernize the role of the executive in Britain's system of governance

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-04

Hurrah for an End to EU Navel Gazing

CER

A 4-page briefing note commenting on the implications of the proposed EU reform treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-03

Battling the Lion of Damascus: Syria's Domestic Opposition and the Asad Regime

Washington Institute

This 47-page US policy focus takes a comprehensive look at the past victories of the Syrian opposition and its more recent failures

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-30

Haiti: Hope for the Future

USIP

This 12-page US report examines recent progress in Haiti and the country's remaining challenges

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-30

Should Democracy be Promoted or Demoted?

Stanley Foundation

A 16-page US paper arguing for a continued US effort to promote democracy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-30

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

Sierra Leone: Reform or Relapse? Conflict and Governance Reform

Chatham House

A 49-page UK report exploring the degree to which the underlying causes of the recent civil war in Sierra Leone have been tackled

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-29

What Next after Kim Jong-il?

Nuautilus Institute

A US article on the possible future regime in North Korea

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-28

Hamas Coup in Gaza

IISS

A 2-page article analyzing the implications of Hamas' seizure of control in Gaza

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-28

Democracy in Bangladesh: From Fragility to Collapse?

CCC

An article describing the weakening of democracy in Bangladesh

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-26

A Statistical Analysis of the Quality of Impact Assessment in the European Union

AEI-Brookings

A 27-page study of the quality of the impact assessments of EU initiatives

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-25

Serbia's European Choice

CER

An 8-page policy brief examining the choices currently facing Serbia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-24

Enduring Crisis in Ukraine: A Test Case for European Neighbourhood Policy

SWP

This 4-page German commentary examines the political paralysis in the Ukraine, and possible EU response

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21

Grand Strategy for a Divided America

"Foreign Affairs"

This 5-page US article argues that US overseas commitments need to be scaled back to a level that is politically acceptable domestically

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-21

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

Building the Future: The EU's Contribution to Global Governance

ISS-EU

A 146-page paper envisaging the advent of global governance and considering the EU's contribution

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-20

Russia's Oil and Gas Challenges

CRS

A 20-page updated US report on the prospects for Russia's oil and gas industries

Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-19

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

Georgia's Ossetia Conflict: Make Haste Slowly

Crisis Group

This 38-page report examines recent moves by the Georgia government to make progress on the Georgia-Ossetia conflict

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-15

Why Should Kosovo Get International Recognition?

IFIMES

An article examining the historical case for Kosovan independence

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-15

Political Islam in Algeria

CEPS

A 10-page working paper analyzing how Islamic parties in Algeria are building a new relationship with democratic mechanisms in Europe

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14

Political Islam in Morocco

CEPS

This 13-page working paper examines the potential challenges to relations with Europe posed by the growing electoral popularity of Morocco's Islamists

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14

Nationalism and Religious Extremism in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo Since 1990

IFIMES

This article explores the structural complexity of the relation between nationalism and religion

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-14

Sarkozy, Secularism and Turkey's European Future

CER

A commentary on recent political developments in Turkey

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-01

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

Better Regulation: A Regional Perspective

EPC

A 19-page European issue paper addressing the opportunities and challenges resulting from the transfer of legislative competence to the regional level

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-27

Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival

EPC

A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27

State Failure Revisited I: Globalization of Security and Neighbourhood Effects

INEF

This 56-page German paper examines state failure through the focus of the globalization of security and neighbourhood effects

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-25

Does Subjective Left-Right Position Have a Causal Effect on Support for Redistribution?

SFI

This 40-page Danish paper uses a comparative analysis of Sweden, Germany and Norway to study the connection between political values and support for redistribution

Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-25

Political Islam in Egypt

CEPS

A 20-page working paper examining changes in Egyptian political Islam and considering possible democratic models for Egypt

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-25

Pakistan: Shrinking Control

CSIS

A US commentary on the stability of Pakistan's government

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-24

The Challenge of Economic Reform in the Arab World: Toward More Productive Economies

CEIP

This 20-page US paper examines the major factors responsible for hindering meaningful economic reform in the Arab world

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24

Demilitarizing Algeria

CEIP

A 34-page US paper examining the power relationship between the civilian and military branches of the ruling elite in Algeria

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-23

Seeing the Light

Audit Commission - UK

A 60-page UK report designed to encourage local authorities to consider innovation as one way to achieve sustained performance improvement

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-23

The Difficult Stabilization of Afghanistan

CSS ETH

A 3-page Swiss paper discussing the problems of political stabilization in Afghanistan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-20

African Peer Review Mechanism Standards

SAIIA

A 614-page indexed collection of standards against which governance in Africa can be measured

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-17

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

Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?

USIP

A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16

Nepal in Transition: Developing Security and Rule of Law Strategies

USIP

A briefing based on a series of dialogues held to consider the key issues facing Nepal

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-16

Contested Capitalism: Financial Politics and Implications for China

RSIS

A 47-page Singaporean working paper examining the nature of China's developing institutions

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-16

The Democratic Challenge: Transparency, Accountability and Effectiveness in Intelligence

CCC

A group of articles examining how democracies confront the dilemma of creating and maintaining intelligence services that are effective and under democratic civilian control ( single page linking to each article)

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16

The Quirk Review of Community Management and Ownership of Public Assets

Communities and Local Government - UK

A 57-page independent UK review examining the barriers limiting the ownership and management of more public assets by community organisations

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-15

Administrative Theory, Interpersonal Relations and Anti-Corruption Practice in Papua New Guinea

Crawford School

A 13-page Australian paper studying anti-corruption as a practical, administrative activity, and examining its application to Papua New Guinea

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-15

The Empire of Lies

Manhattan Institute

An essay pointing to the weaknesses behind China's booming economy

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-10

Nigeria: Current Issues

CRS

This 23-page US report surveys the current political and security situation in Nigeria

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-07

Representation without Taxation: The Fiscal Consequences of Electoral Institutions

Harris School

This 39-page US working paper investigates the link between electoral density and fiscal policy

Taxation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-03

Moderate Islamists as Reform Actors: Conditions and Programmatic Change

SWP

A 98-page German research paper examining the implications of the rise of reforming Islamist parties for the 'Greater Middle East'

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-03

Fourteenth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada

Privy Council Office - Canada

A 65-page Canadian report setting out the future direction of the Federal public service in Canada

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-02

Political Islam in Turkey

CEPS

This 16-page working paper examines the sustainability of the pro-European discourse in Turkey

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25

Toward a Reform Agenda for the Niger Delta

CSIS

The 13-page report of a conference held to discuss the importance of the Niger Delta's challenges to Nigeria's stability

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-04-25

A Face of Islam: Muhammad-Sodig Muhammad-Yusuf

CEIP

A 36-page US paper providing an in-depth analysis of Uzbekistan's most prominent theologian and his relevance to the potential problems of Central Asia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25

Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends

Washington Institute

A 49-page US policy focus examining the various factors making 2007 a pivotal year for Turkish democracy, secularism and foreign policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-22

Who Rules Ahmadinejad's Iran?

USIP

A brief explanation of Iran's internal politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-22

From Munich to Munich

SSI

A 3-page US essay explaining Russia's foreign policy in terms of domestic despotism

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-22

Corruption and Anti-Corruption

Crawford School of Economics and Government

A 13-page Australian policy brief offering three different perspectives on political corruption

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-21

Nigeria: Elections and Continuing Challenges

CFR

A 53-page US report suggesting immediate and mid-term courses of action for Nigerians and the international community, in the interest of the country's stability

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-04-20

Assistance Programs Constrained in Burma

GAO

This 46-page US report describes how the Burmese government has restricted the efforts of international organisations to alleviate Burma's pressing problems

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2007-04-20

Iraq and the Kurds: Resolving the Kirkuk Crisis

Crisis Group

A 30-page report highlighting the urgency of settling the status of Kirkuk

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-19

A Closer Look at the Progress of Reform in Georgia

CIPE

A 6-page article describing the extent of reform in Georgia since the 2003 'Rose Revolution'

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-06