Policy pointers

Governance & Politics

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

Fiscal Responsibility: What Exactly Does It Mean?

Levy Economics Institute

This 19-page US working paper considers the concept of sustainable government debt and the role of deficits in the economy

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15

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

Financing the United Nations

Friedrich Ebert Foundation - New York

This 2-page article covers the principal issues revolving around the financing of the United Nations

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-19

Filling the Void: Dispatch from Afghanistan

CEIP

A brief US analysis of the political and security situation in Afghanistan

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-28

Fidel's Final Victory

CFR

A 6-page article assessing Cuba's future without Castro and implications for US policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01

Fearing a 'Shiite Octopus': Sunni – Shi`a Relations and the Implications for Belgium and Europe

Egmont

This 45-page Belgian paper provides an evaluation of an alleged shift in the Sunni-Shi`a power balance, and points out the possible consequences for Belgium and the EU

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-15

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

Fatah and Hamas: The New Palestinian Factional Reality

Congressional Research Service

A 6-page overview of the new political realities in the West Bank and Gaza, the challenges facing Hamas and Fatah , and possible implications for US policy

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-14

Family Problems

"Inside Story"

An Australian article examining politics and corruption in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-01-20

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

Faint Signs of Cooperation Appear Among Pakistan's Opposition Parties

PINR

A US intelligence brief on recent developments among Pakistan's opposition parties

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-21

Failed States, Vicious Cycles, and a Proposal

CGD

This 14-page US working paper examines the problems of failed states, including the repeated return to power of former warlords, which he argues causes institutions to become weaker and people to get poorer

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-08

Eyes Wide Shut: The Social Consequences of Russia's Economic Crisis

CEIP

An 8-page US briefing on the social consequences of Russia's economic crisis

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-01-23

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

Extending Libya‘s Transitional Period: Capitalizing on the Constitutional Moment

USIP

This 4-page US brief examines the timeline for constitutional reform in Libya’s August 2011 Constitutional Declaration with an eye towards ensuring Libyans have sufficient time to negotiate and draft a new constitution that will support Libya’s transformation towards constitutional democracy

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2011-09-15

Extended Governance: The European Union's Policies towards it's Neighbours

A 4-page policy brief describing the macro institutional setup of the EU's Neighbourhood Policies

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-13

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

Exit the Commanders

GMFUS

A 3-page commentary on the recent resignation of the top Turkish commanders

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-11

Evo Morales's Reelection: Last Stand for Democracy?

AEI

A 6-page US brief arguing that Evo Morales's reelection on December 6 bodes ill for Bolivians and friends of democracy in the region

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-21

Everyday Democracy: Why We Get the Politicians We Deserve

Demos

A U.K. essay arguing that the diminution of legitimacy in our representative institutions needs to be arrested and reversed by 'everyday democracy', reconnecting people to their communities and the institutions that shape their daily lives

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-20

Ever More or Ever Better Scrutiny? Analysing the Conditions of Effective National Parliamentary Involvement in EU Affairs

EIoP

This 25-page paper argues that it is not the sheer level of scrutiny activities, but the quality of national parliamentary involvement that contributes to the accountability of EU politics

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-27

Evaluation of the Role and Impact of Regional Assemblies: Final Report

Communities and Local Government - UK

This 56-page UK report examines the collective role and impact of the UK's regional assemblies

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-03

Evaluating Political Reform in Yemen

CEIP

This 28-page paer evaluates Yemen's reforms since national unification and recommends steps that Yemeni and external actors can take to promote more meaningful reform

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-20

Evaluating Place-Based Approaches: A Window of Opportunity?

Policy Horizons Canada

A 3-page Canadian summary policy brief introducing the subject of place-based policymaking

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-21

Evaluating Health Policy Capacity: Learning from International and Australian Experience

Australia and New Zealand Health Policy

This 37-page Australian paper examines the factors that contribute to policy capacity in the health sector

Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-27

Evaluating Egyptian Reform

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 24-page U.S. paper assessing recent reform measures in Egypt and the country's next priorities

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-08

Europe's Uncertain Pursuit of Middle East Reform

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 20-page paper outlining the E.U.'s Middle Eastern policy during the 1990s and since 9/11, identifying the distinctive features of the European approach and offering suggestions for strengthening E.U. strategy in the Middle East

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-06

Europe's Role in Nation-Building: From the Balkans to the Congo

Rand Corporation

This 344-page US monograph contains case studies of recent European-led nation-building missions

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-07-26

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

Europe's Flawed Approach to Arab Democracy

CER

A 6-page critique of the EU's efforts to promote political reform in North Africa and the Middle East

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-11-15

Europe’s Painful Farewell: An Essay on the Decline of the Old World

CIS

This Australian paper argues that the European Union has not been a successful model to organise and coordinate European affairs and now Europe is unable to deal with current challenges effectively

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-15

European Foreign Policy and the Euro Crisis

CEIP

A US Q&A concluding that the euro crisis demonstrates the fundamental need for cooperation and in the long run EU member states will be drawn closer together

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-02

Europe@50: Back to the Future

EPC

A 118-page compilation of essays examining facets of the European Union on the 50th anniversary of its foundation

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-28

Europe is Failing to Shape the Global Governance Debate

"Europe's World"

An article claiming that the EU’s enthusiasm for reshaping global governance has dwindled, and now looks more like indifference

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20

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

Europe in the 21st century: Perspectives from the Lisbon Treaty

CEPS

A 297-page collection of essays analysing the changing equilibria in common policies, institutional settings and mechanisms of legitimisation of the European Union and sketching out possible scenarios for the 21st century

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-09

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

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

EU Standards of Democratic Governing: The Only Way to Desovietize Public Administration in Ukraine

ICPS

A 5-page Ukrainian article arguing that the root cause of the failure of Ukraine's government is the incomplete, fragmented desovietization of the country

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-15

EU Justice and Home Affairs in the Western Balkans

CEPS

This 34-page working paper examines the routes by which the EU can bring states in the Western Balkans closer to EU standards in justice and home affairs

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23

EU Democracy Promotion in Nigeria: Between Realpolitik and Idealism

FRIDE

This 28-page Spanish study examines how EU democracy promotion has played out in Nigeria

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-09

Ethnicity, Separatism and Terrorism in Xinjiang

IPCS

A 12-page Indian report examining the nature of ethnic, religious and militant influences on the Uyghur-Chinese state relationship

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-14

Ethnicity and Elections under Authoritarianism: The Case of Kazakhstan

IDE

This 35-page Japanese discussion paper examines Khazak government strategy to avoid ethnic voting in an attempt to explain why ethnic divisions were rarely reflected in the struggle for power in the republic

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-14

Ethnic Strife in Xinjiang

IISS

A 2-page article explaining how latest incidents have again raised questions about China’s policies for managing its ethnic minority populations and strategically important border regions

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2009-09-16

Estonia as an Engine of Integration

German Institute of International and Security Affairs

This 5-page German commentary discusses the lead set by Estonia in ratifying the Constitutional Treaty of the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-22

Establishing Electoral Administration Systems in New Democracies

IDE

This 38-page Japanese discussion paper seeks to identify the conditions for establishing an autonomous and capable electoral administration system in newly-democratized countries

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-07

Escaping the Conflict Trap: Promoting Good Governance in the Congo

Crisis Group

A 35-page report calling for Kinshasa and donors to increase efforts to create a transparent and accountable government

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-23

entitled "Global Governance for Sustainable Developmet: The Need for Policy Coherence and New Partnerships

EADI

The 48-page report of a conference held to discuss aspects of global governance for sustainable development

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09

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

Enhancing Open and Accountable Government

State of Queensland

A 219-page Australian discussion paper prepared as part of a comprehensive review of freedom of information in Queensland

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-12

Enhancing Open and Accountable Government

Queensland Government

This 219-page Australian discussion paper reviews issues surrounding the freedom of information issue in Queensland

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-06

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

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

Engaging with Russia: The Next Phase

Trilateral Commission

A 185-page report examining how the Russian Federation is developing in the post-Soviet Era and the challenges it faces

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-22

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

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

Engaging Citizens: One Route to Health Care Accountability

Canadian Policy Research Networks

This report reviews the experience with citizen engagement in Canada and elsewhere and assesses its value in improving accountability in health care decision-making

Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-16

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

Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward

Crisis Group

This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.

Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-16

Endgame in the Balkans

German Council on Foreign Relations

This 7-page article examines the new political landscape in Southeast Europe

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-09

Empowering Engagement: A Stronger Voice for Older People

DWP

The UK Government's response to John Elbourne's Review of Older People's Engagement with Government

Ageing, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-04

Empowering Afghanistan: The Elements of a “Civilian Surge”

SDA, NATO

The 20-page report of a debate on Afghanistan's future

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-08-01

Elusive Finality: Despatch from Newly-Independent Kosovo

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on the current situation in Kosovo

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-18

Electoral Reform Green Paper: Strengthening Australia's Democracy

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

This 260-page green paper considers a range of ideas aimed at improving Australia's electoral processes

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-27

Electoral Reform Green Paper: Donations, Funding and Expenditure

Australian Government

This 102-page Australian paper covers issues relating to the disclosure of political donations, and the funding and expenditure of political parties and others involved in the political process

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-22

Elections: Electronic Voting Offers Opportunities and Presents Challenges

U.S. General Accounting Office

This 47-page U.S. testimony assesses the vulnerabilities associated with electronic voting systems

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-13

Elections, Political Transitions and Foreign Policy in East Asia

FPRI

Report of a US conference examining the impact of elections and political transitions on foreign policy in East Asia

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-24

Elections in Tunisia Face Credibility Test

CEIP

A US commentary on the credibility of the current Tunisian elections

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-05

Elections in Kurdistan: A Model Democracy or a Return to Factionalism?

Dayan Center

A 4-page Israeli commentary on this years elections in Iraqi Kurdistan

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-30

Elections in Japan: Poised for Power

Chatham House

This 3-page UK article asks whether Japan's new government has the vision to tackle the challenges facing it

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-05

Elections in Azerbaijan

German Institute for International and Security Affairs

An 8-page German commentary describing the mounting political crisis facing the president of Azerbaijan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-01-09

Elections in Africa: Mixed Blessings for Growth and Poverty Alleviation

DIIS

This 4-page Danish policy brief finds that although elections motivate political elites to be responsive to popular demands in Africa, the impacts on peoples’ livelihoods are ambiguous

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-30

Elections and Violence in Nigeria: The Question of Citizenship in Sub-Saharan Africa

Brookings

A US article considering the ramifications of citizenship in sub-Saharan Africa

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-05-16

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

Elections

GAO

A 56-page US report on challenges encountered in the use of electronic voting systems in the US

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-11

Election Campaign with the Taste of Blood

IFIMES

A Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Albania

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-06-23

Election Campaign and Party Financing in Canada

Democratic Audit of Australia

A 10-page paper comparing political party funding in Canada and Australia and interpreting its consequences

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-14

Election 2004: How Democratic are Australia's Elections?

Australian Review of Public Affairs

An 8-page commentary on democratic shortcomings in Australia's electoral system, focusing on the regulation of political finance and government advertising

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-14

Elected Governments, Undemocratic Policies and Unrealized Economic Opportunities

Center for International Private Enterprise

A 7-page commentary on the tendency of some democratizing countries to abandon democratic reform

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2004-10-29

Egypt's Sinai Question

Crisis Group

This 37-page report examines the Sinai region in the wake of recent terrorist attacks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-31

Egypt's Real Debates Begin

CFR

A US brief on the uncertainties facing Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-01

Egypt's Muslim Brothers: Confrontation or Integration?

Crisi Group

A 36-page report examining Egypt's ruling NPD's hard-line stance and the Muslim Brothers' approach to political participation

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-18

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood and Political Power: Would Democracy Survive?

Middle East Review of International Affairs

A 9-page assessment of whether Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood would be moderated by sharing or achieving power

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-06

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

CFR

A US backgrounder on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-21

Egypt's Local Election Farce: Causes and Consequences

CEIP

A 10-page US commentary on Egypt's local elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-05

Egyptian Democracy and the Sectarian Litmus Test

CEIP

A US commnentary on sectarian violence in Egypt

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-18

Egyptian Democracy and the Muslim Brotherhood

ISS

A 36-page paper containing insights, analysis and recommendations on Egyptian democracy and the Muslim Brotherhood

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-05

Egypt’s Transition Six Months On: From Diversity to Divisiveness

Brookings

A series of observations made about the state of Egypt’s turbulent transition made by a recent visitor

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-15

Egypt’s Transition in Crisis: Falling into the Wrong Turkish Model?

CEIP

A US commentary on the political situation in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-10

Egypt’s Transition in Crisis

CEIP

A US article claiming that Egypt risks following the wrong Turkish model, with the military, backed by other key institutions and secular political parties, acting against Islamist movements

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-06

Egypt’s Salafi Challenge

Brookings

This US article considers the implications of the unexpected rise of the Salafis in Egypt’s parliamentary election

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09

Egypt’s Revolution: Two Lessons from History

CEIP

A US article arguing that popular protest and international pressure must continue and the army must support the protesters or remain neutral for real democratic change to be achieved in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14

Egypt’s Next President

CEIP

A US analysis of the forthcoming presidential election in Egypt and its likely outcome |

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-11

Egypt’s Next Phase: A Competition for Influence and Support

"Inside Story"

An Australian article explaining how five currents – a changing class structure, a decline in the regime’s legitimacy, eroding institutions, the absence of a meaningful national narrative and a dramatic demographic shift – have flowed through the interstices of Egyptian society to set the stage for the popular eruption

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-02-11