Governance & Politics

The Political Battle in Iraq

Brookings

A US report on the political situation in Iraq

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-07-14

Democracy on Hold in Yemen

CEIP

A US article reporting on the progress of democratization in Yemen

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-14

Engaging Foreign Audiences

GAO

A 48-page US report on the State Department's outreach platforms overseas, the challenges and opportunities related to these platforms, a review State’s plans for these platforms, and assess the extent to which State has evaluated these platforms.

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-21

Why Palestinians Will Not Hold Elections, at Least for Now

CEIP

This US article explains how the Palestinian political system is entering into an extended period of stagnation characterized by authoritarian, police state rule, whether in the West Bank or Gaza

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-22

What Does “Reform” Mean in Saudi Arabia?

CEIP

An article on the status of political reform in Saudi Arabia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-30

Indonesia: The Deepening Impasse in Papua

Crisis Group

A 16-page report finding that the Indonesian government needs urgently to address discontent in Papua, its easternmost region, and recognise that the root of the problem is political, not economic

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-04

Elections and Opportunity in Myanmar

CFR

A US article on developments in Myanmar and possible future US policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-08

After Almaty: The Future of Karabakh Negotiations

ADA

An Azerbaijani article on the prospects for the Karabakh negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-09

Constitutional Referendum in Turkey

SETA

A 32-page Turkish policy paper addressing Turkey's current constitutional reform package

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-09

Thinking Differently in an Attempt to Break the Somali Impasse

Afro-Middle East Centre

This 12-page South African paper discusses the origin and history of the current Somali crisis, examines AU interventions, and argues that for the situation to be resolved, a different way of thinking through the issue must be employed

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-12

The Impact of Democracy Promotion on Party Financing in the East European Neighbourhood

EIoP

This 27-page paper investigates how the cooperation of European institutions (the EU, the Council of Europe, and the OSCE) in democracy promotion affects the success of European conditionality on party financing in the East European Neighbourhood

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-15

Policy Reforms and Homeland Security: The Question of Organisation

Australian Policy and History

A 2-page Australian article addressing the question of how to improve inter- security agency coordination

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-16

Instability and Humanitarian Conditions in Chad

CRS

A 14-page US report on the political and security situation in Chad

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-16

Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks

CRS

This 26-page US report covers recent political developments in Iraq

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-16

Building a More Resilient Haitian State

Rand Corporation

This 208-page US monograph supports the development of a Haitian state-building strategy by identifying the main challenges to more capable governance, evaluating existing plans for strengthening government institutions and improving the delivery of public services, and proposing a realistic and carefully limited set of critical actions

Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-17

Chad: Beyond Superficial Stability

Crisis Group

This report highlights Chad's chance to escape the political and military crisis of the past five years

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-17

Living From Fire to Fire

Moscow Times

A Russian article commenting on the government's inability to deal with disasters

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-19

Modernisation and a New Political Game in Russia?

CEPS

This 2-page commentary explains why 2012 will be a decisive year for Russia and an interesting one for the rest of the world

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-19

Thailand: No Longer the Land of Smiles?

Chatham House

This 19-page UK paper assesses the political situation in Thailand

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-19

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

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

Disaster Politics

CFR

A US article on the relationship of political systems to disaster mitigation

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22

The International Court of Justice and future of Kosovo

FRIDE

A 5-page Spanish policy brief examining the possible outcomes of the ICJ’s decision on Kosovo's declaration of independence and analyses the possibilities of accession for Kosovo and Serbia without Serbia recognising its neighbour

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-22

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

Kosovo and Serbia after the International Court of Justice Opinion

Crisis Group

This 36-page report looks at the real opportunity that Kosovo and Serbia currently have to resolve differences, establish bilateral relations and unblock their paths to greater European Union (EU) integration

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-25

America Leaves Iraq: A Strategic Appraisal

IDSA

An Indian commentary assessing the future prospects of Iraq as well as the strategic lessons learnt by the United States during its seven-year involvement in the country

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-27

Kuwait: Signs of Renewal

IISS

An article commenting on Kuwaiti stagnation since the Iraqi invasion

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-31

EU-27 Watch

CIFE

The 14-page July 2010 issue of EU-27 Watch offers Dutch contributions to the debate on the development of the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-02

Economic Reforms in Moldova: Avoiding the Ukrainian Trap

ICPS

This 36-page report examines how Ukraine’s reform experience could be valuable for Moldova as it could prevent the country from falling into the same traps aws Ukraine while revealing the obstacles to democratic transformations in the country

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-14

New Foreign Policy Actors in China

SIPRI

This 64-page Swedish policy paper makes clear that it is possible to identify the interest groups vying for a voice in Chinese foreign policy formulation and to explore their policy preferences. Uniquely informed by the authors’ access to individuals across the full range of Chinese foreign policy actors, this Policy Paper reveals a number of emergent trends, chief among them the changing face of China’s official decision-making apparatus and the direction that actors on the margins would like to see Chinese foreign policy take

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-14

General Elections in Sweden - 19th September 2010

The Robert Schuman Foundation

A French article previewing Sweden's September 2010 general elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-15

Bahrain's Electoral Campaign Starts to Ignite

CEIP

A US commentary on Bahrain's electoral campaign

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-15

New Syrian Brotherhood Leader: Continuity or Change?

CEIP

A US article speculating as to the future trajectory of the Syrian Muslim Brotherhood

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-16

An Introduction to Parliamentary Privilege

Parliamentary Library Research Service, Parliament of Victoria

This 63-page paper examines the law and practice of parliamentary privilege both in Australia and in other jurisdictions

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-16

Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People: From the San Remo Conference (1920) to the Netanyahu-Abbas Talks

JCPA

An Israeli article asserting Israel's right as the nation-state of the Jewish people

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19

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

The Vicious Circle of Politics, Mafia and Crime

IFIMES

A 6-page Slovene commentary on the current political situation in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-09-20

The KLA and the Kosovo War: From Intra-State Conflict to Independent Country

Berghof Conflict Research

This 46-page German study analyses the origins, development and post-war transformation of the Kosovo Liberation Army from the specific perspective of its members, who made the transition from opposing an oppressive state regime to participating in the construction of a new, more democratic system. In particular, it looks at commonalities between the KLA and other resistance/liberation movements across the globe, while also reflecting on distinct historical traits which make Kosovo’s transition to statehood quite unique and arguably unprecedented

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22

The Lebanese Army: Victim of the Politicians

CEIP

A US article discussing the political constraints on the development of the Lebanese Army

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22

Democracy in Poland 1989-2009. Challenges for the Future,

ISP

This 125-page publication analyzes key aspects of the political and social transformation in Poland and proposes adequate recommendations which could contribute to the visible progress in the Polish democracy

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22

Stimulating Local Public Employment: Do General Grants Work?

IZA

This 37-page discussion paper estimates causal effects of intergovernmental grants on personnel in different local government sectors

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-23

New Foreign Policy Actors in China

SIPRI

This 64-page Swedish policy paper shows that it is possible to identify the interest groups vying for a voice in Chinese policy formulation and to explore their policy preferences

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-23

Voting When the Stakes are High

CESifo

This working paper studies how turnout is affected by exogenous variation in governments’ financial flexibility to provide pork for their voters

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-23

Fayyad Is Not the Problem, but Fayyadism Is Not the Solution to Palestine’s Political Crisis

CEIP

This 9-page US commentary argues that by pretending that Fayyadism, combined with Israeli–Palestinian diplomacy, is delivering a state, policy makers virtually ensure that the negative trends they are ignoring will confront them when they are least prepared for them

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-27

Life After Luzhkov

CEIP

A US commentary on the implications of the dismissal of Yury Luzhkov

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-28

Reform in the Arab World

CEIP

This Q&A identifies the major obstacles to reform in the Arab region and talks about the path forward and role the international community can play in encouraging reform

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-28

The Same Old Modernisation Game? Russian Interpretations of Modernisation

CEPS

This 14-page working document aims to illustrate the diversity of and competition for the dominance of views on Russia’s future. It further analyses the obstacles to a successful realisation of the ambitious modernisation agenda and outline the implications for the new EU-Russia modernisation partnership

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-09-29

Mozambique: Balancing Development, Politics and Security

Chatham House

A 35-page UK paper considering the challenges posed to peace and security in Mozambique

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-30

Will China Change the Rules of Global Order?

"The Washington Quarterly"

This 20-page US essay examines China's potential role in the future of global order

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-30

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

Seizing Momentum in Bosnia

FRIDE

This 5-page Spanish policy brief examines possible scenarios for a revised international presence that could help promote the EU reform agenda in Bosnia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01

Sudan: Negotiating Southern Independence

SWP

A 7-page German commentary assessing the prospects for the Sudan referendum on southern independence

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-01

An Orienting Principle for Foreign Policy

Hoover Institution

This US essay studies the deficiencies of “Grand Strategy”

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-01

Waging War, Building States

Hoover Institution

This US essay examines the growing importance of nation-building as part of security strategy

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-01

The Challenges of Nation-Building in Africa

IISS

The text of an address by the Rwandan President on the challenges to nation-building in Africa

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-03

The Zimbabwean Crisis: Opportunities for Reform

IISS

The transcript of an address on the future for Zimbabwe

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-03

Seeking Solutions for Afghanistan: A Report on the Abu Dhabi Process

EastWest Institute

A 28-page report laying out several recommendations for rebuilding regional cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan following Afghanistan’s National Consultative Peace Jirga

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-03

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

Democratic Governance Challenges of Cyber Security

DCAF

This 50-page Swiss working paper examines the democratic governance concerns arising due to the pace at which states and private companies are reinforcing online security and preparing for cyber war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-05

Can the AKP's Kurdish Gamble Pay Off?

GMFUS

This 3-page analysis considers Turkey's political dilemma in respect of Kurdish demands for greater autonomy

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-06

Intensifying Diplomacy on Sudan

CFR

A US brief on diplomatic efforts designed to induce the key political actors in Sudan to manage successfully the referenda and the post-referenda environment

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-08

Iraqi Politics Picks up the Pace

CEIP

A US commentary on the current political situation in Iraq

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-08

Catalysts for Rights: The Unique Contribution of the UN's Independent Experts on Human Rights

Brookings

This 103-page US report assesses how the UN's independent experts work to promote international human rights norms at the national level. He concludes that the system is one of the most effective tools for human rights promotion worldwide

Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-10

Reform of the Multilateral Development System: Call for a High-Level Commission

Brookings

A US article calling for a radical reform of the multilateral development system

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-10

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

Time to Promote Sovereignty in Gaza

SETA

An 8-page Turkish policy brief stating that elements of Israel’s foreign and defence policy system are considering how to win international support for a second disengagement from Gaza that will end Israel’s status as an occupying power in the Gaza Strip

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-12

External Democracy Promotion in Ukraine and Moldova

DIIS

A 28-page Danish working paper looking at the role of the EU in supporting the political transformation of Moldova and Ukraine after independence in 1991 and at the domestic context which is of crucial importance if democracy promotion efforts are to be successful

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-18

Cities: Who Decides?

Grattan Institute

The 56-page Australian report of an investigation into decision-making in eight of the world’s most successful cities, and the governance arrangements accompanied their broad-based improvement

Urban Issues, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-18

Public Policy: Why Ethics Matters

ANU E Press

This 326-page Australian book explains how ethics can have a profound impact, both on the character of the policy process and the choices made by decision-makers

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-18

Somalia: Line in the Sand -- Identification of MYM Vulnerabilities,

SSI

A 54-page US monograph examining the continuing instability in Somalia, its causes and possible implications

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-20

Iran Primer: The Basij Resistance Force

PBS.org

A US article on the place of the Basij Resistance Force in Iranian politics

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-10-21

Saudi Fatwa Restrictions and the State-Clerical Relationship

CEIP

A US commentary on the implications of Saudi King Abdullah’s decree that only officially approved religious scholars would be allowed to issue fatwas

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-28

Iraq: Movement Without Progress

CEIP

A US analysis of the 2010 Iraqi parliamentary elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-01

Media Freedom Restricted as Egyptian Parliamentary Elections Approach

CEIP

A US commentary on how the Egyptian government is restricting media freedom as the November parliamentary elections approach

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-01

China's Dilemma: Social Change and Political Reform

CFR

This 3-page US article comments on emerging tensions between Chinese society and the authoritarian state

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-01

Yemen: Political Dynamics and the International Policy Framework

Chatham House

The transcript of a UK speech on what the UK and the international community can do to assist Yemen

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-02

Beyond Orthodox Approaches: Assessing Opportunities for Democracy Support in the Middle East and North Africa

NIMD, Hivos

This 62-page Dutch policy paper offers an exploration of how organisations can best support democratisation in the Middle East and North Africa region

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-05

U.S. Military Forces and Police Assistance in Stability Operations: The Least-Worst Option to Fill the U.S. Capacity Gap

SSI

This 57-page monograph examines the history of U.S. foreign police training from 1961 to the present and explores the key principles for developing effective local police in the current complex and challenging operational environment

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-11-05

Al-Shabaab Tries to Take Control in Somalia

FPRI

A US essay on the struggle for control in Somalia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-08

The Iran Primer: Power, Politics and U.S. Policy

Wilson Center, USIP

A project by 50 of the world’s top scholars on Iran representing some 20 foreign policy think tanks, nine universities, and senior foreign policy officials from six U.S. administrations

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-10

Surprises from Ukraine: Democracy Moves Out and Russia Moves In

SWP

This 4-page German commentary assesses current political tendencies in Ukraine

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-10

Has Sali Berisha Privatized State Institutions?

IFIMES

A Slovene article analyzing the current political situation in Albania

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-12

Brazil’s Executive-Legislative Relations under the New Coalition Government

Brookings

A 4-page US paper concluding that unified government in the multiparty coalitional-based presidential regime might not necessarily lead to an easier life for the newly-elected Brazilian president in regard to her relations with the Brazilian Congress

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-15

The Elusive Myth of Democratic Egyptian Elections

Brookings

This 8-page US brief examines the extent of democracy in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-15

The Geopolitics of Northern Mexico

FPRI

A US essay explaining the geopolitics of Northern Mexico

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-15

Madagascar: Crisis Heating Up?

Crisis Group

The executive summary of a report examining the international and national mediation attempts for Madagascar that failed, leaving a political standoff

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-19

Reforming Afghanistan’s Broken Judiciary

Crisis Group

A 44-page report recommending that the Afghan government and international community must prioritise the rule of law as the primary pillar of a vigorous counter-insurgency strategy that privileges the protection of rights equally alongside the protection of life

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-19

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

A 29-page US report providing an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20

Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance

CRS

This 50-page US report providing an overview of the political situation in Afghanistan

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20

Somalia: Current Conditions and Prospects for a Lasting Peace

CRS

A 36-page US report on the prospects for stability in Somalia

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-20

Egypt’s Electoral Commission: Who’s Running the Show?

CEIP

This 2-page US article discusses the independence of Egypt's Electoral Commission

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-23

Saving Yemen

CFR

A 3-page US article arguing that the US needs to balance its security objectives alongside political reform and development initiatives in order to maintain stability in Yemen

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

Managed Successions and Stability in the Arab World

FRIDE

This 28-page Spanish working paper assesses the succession scenarios in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Yemen and explores the sources of instability these prospective leadership changes may bring about

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

Capable Communities: Towards Citizen-Powered Public Services

IPPR

This 28-page UK report asks how, in practical terms, citizens can act together to improve the way public services work for them

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

The Urban Middle Class in the Instability of New Democracies

IDE

This 33-page Japanese discussion paper seeks to explain why an urban middle class, which is expected to stabilize democracy, seeks to expel democratically elected leaders through extra-constitutional action

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25

Brazil's Rousseff has a Tough Act to Follow

IISS

A 3-page commentary on the challenges facing Brazil's incoming president

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

Don't Think Twice about Japanese Politics. It's All Right.

JIIA

A 4-page Japanese commentary on the nature of Japanese politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25

Rethinking the Economic Borders of the State

SMF

This 29-page UK essay discusses how the shape of the state should change to confront the twin challenges of economic growth and environmental sustainability?

Governance & Politics, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2010-11-26

Toward a Solution to the Kurdish Question: Constitutional and Legal Recommendations

TESEV

This 62-page Turkish report aims to develop concrete proposals towards a democratic solution to the Kurdish Question and offers a comprehensive review and analysis on current legislation to the public and policymakers

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-26