Governance & Politics
Democratization in Egypt: The Potential Role of Decentralization
Urban Institute
This 5-page US policy brief highlights the role decentralization can play in reforming Egypt's public sector to ensure its responsiveness to the needs of the people
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-09
The Effectiveness of the State, Intergovernmental Relations, and the Success or Failure of the International Strategy in Afghanistan
Urban Institute
This 8-page US policy brief describes the characteristics of the current intergovernmental system in Afghanistan and the burden it places on the delivery of citizen-focused services
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-28
International Experiences on Government Land Development Companies: What Can Be Learned?
Urban Institute
This 87-page US working paper reviews ten case studies in which governments have experimented with government land development corporations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-03
The Case for Evidence-Based Policy
Urban Institute
This 8-page revision of a US policy brief argues the case for evidence-based policy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-15
Democracy and Stability in West Africa: The Ghanaian Experience
Uppsala University
A 77-page Swedish paper drawing lessons from Ghana’s successes (and failures) in terms of striving towards ‘positive peace’, particularly with regard to state-making, nation-building, democratization and development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-03-09
A Collapsing Facade? The Russian Duma Elections in Perspective
UPI - FIIA
This 78-page Finninsh briefing paper analyzes current political trends in Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-09
A Collapsing Facade: The Russian Duma Election in Perspective
UPI
A 7-page Finnish briefing paper on the political direction of Russia under Putin
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-08
A Declining Technocratic Regime: Bureaucracy, Political Parties and Interest Groups in Japan, 1950-2000
UNRISD
A 39-page case study of the technocratic style of policy making in Japan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-02
Getting Past the Blame Game on Afghan Corruption
University of Liverpool
An op-ed on dealing with Afghan corruption
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-16
Transatlantic Cooperation on Democracy Promotion in the Middle East
United States Institute of Peace And FRIDE
The 4-page report of an international workshop containing recommendations for enhanced cooperation between the U.S. and the EU in respect of Middle East democracy promotion
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-26
Morocco: Betting on a Truth and Reconciliation Commission
United States Institute of Peace
This 16-page report explains the domestic and regional importance of the proposals made by Morocco's Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-07-13
Afghanistan: Old Problems, New Parliament, New Expectations
United States Institute of Peace
This briefing paper summarizes the views expressed at a meeting in the U.S. held to to review the recent parliamentary elections in Afghanistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-28
Transitional Governance: From Bullets to Ballots
United States Institute of Peace
A 24-page report examining the problems encountered by the US in trying to stabilize emerging nations
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-13
Syria and Political Change II
United States Institute of Peace
A US briefing on the prospects for political change in Syria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-07
Who Are Iraq's New Leaders? What Do They Want?
United States Institute of Peace
A 20-page US report, part of an ongoing study on Iraq's new political leaders and their visions for the future
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-07
Georgia's Rose Revolution: A Participant's Perspective
United States Institute of Peace
In this 12-page report Georgia's Rose Revolution is examined by one of the participants
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-27
The Rise of Islamist Militancy in Bangladesh
United States Institute of Peace
A 12-page US report tracing the recent rise in Islamist militancy in Bangladesh
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-30
Iraq
United States Institute of Peace
A 16-page report summarizing the lessons emerging from a constitution-making project that has particular relevance for consideration by members of a post-election Iraqi National Assembly and the Iraqi public
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-05
Promoting Middle East Democracy: European Initiatives
United States Institute of Peace
A 16-page report examining the European Union's multilateral engagement with the Arab world in respect of democracy promotion
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-12-06
Downward Spiral: HIV/AIDS, State Capacity and Political Conflict in Zimbabwe
United States Institute of Peace
A 52-page study tracing the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the economy and governance of Zimbabwe and concluding with a set of policy recommendations for the international community
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-30
Promoting Middle East Democracy: European Initiatives
United States Institute for Peace
A 16-page report examining the European Union's multilateral engagement with the Arab world in the area of democracy promotion
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-11-19
The Imperative for Action
United States Institute for Peace
A 49-page update of the report of the task force created to assess the extent to which the UN is fulfilling the purposes stated in its charter
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-23
Serbia at the Crossroads Again
United States Institute for Peace
This 20-page report examines whether Serbia will be able to pursue the path of reform under its new leadership
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-19
In Larger Freedom: Towards Development, Security and Human Rights for All
United Nations
A 62-page report by the U.N. Secretary-General, containing a series of proposals for reforming the United Nations and tackling global problems
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-28
Investing in the United Nations: For a Stronger Organisation Worldwide
United Nations
A 43-page report by the Secretary-General for reforming the United Nations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-07
Haiti's New Government Faces Historic Dilemmas
Unite States Institute of Peace
A briefing paper on the political challenges facing Haiti
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-05-17
Democratic Space in Asia-Pacific
UNDP
This 39-page working paper explores the concept of democratic space in the context of the Asia-Pacific region. It examines the factors that affect the quality and capacity of democratic space to give poor and marginalised groups meaningful opportunities to participate in politics and governance and exercise their human rights
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-02
Civilian Capacity in the Aftermath of Conflict
UN Secretary-General
A48-page independent report considering how communities emerging from conflict can deal with a critical shortage of the capacities needed to secure a sustainable peace — the core capacities to run a government, to re-establish institutions of justice, to reintegrate demobilizing fighters, to revitalize the economy, to restore basic health and education, and many more
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-10
21st Century Challenges: Reexamining the Base of the Federal Government
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 96-page U.S. report designed to assist Congress in reviewing and reconsidering the base of Federal spending and tax programs
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-02-21
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
Improving How To Understand and Assess the USA's position and progress
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 246-page study of the state of practice of national key indicator systems in the U.S. and around the world
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-12
United Nations: Sustained Oversight is Needed for Reforms to Achieve Lasting Results
U.S. Government Accountability Office
An 18-page U.S. Congressional testimony offering observations for U.N. Reform
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-07
United Nations: Preliminary Observations on Internal Oversight and Procurement Practices
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 18-page testimony to a U.S Senate Committee reports on an investigation made into the internal oversight and procurement practices in the UN
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-07
High Risk Series: An Update
U.S. Government Accountability Office
This 95-page U.S. report updates work designed to identify federal programs as high risk due to particular vulnerability to fraud, waste, abuse and mismanagement
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-25
United Nations
U.S. Government Accountability Office
A 69-page US report on the progress of UN management reform initiatives
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-06
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
United Nations: Reforms Progressing, but Comprehensive Assessments Needed to Measure Impact
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 64-page report comments on the status and impact of recent U.N. reforms and identifies remaining challenges
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-15
Results-Oriented Government: GPRA Has Established a Solid Foundation for Achieving Greater Results
U.S. General Accounting Office
This 280-page U.S. report examines the effectiveness of the Government Performance and Results Act towards creating a results-oriented performance planning, measurement and reporting environment in government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-11
Foreign Assistance: U.S. Anticorruption Programs in Sub-Saharan Africa Will Require Time and Commitment
U.S. General Accounting Office
A 74-page U.S. study into corruption in sub-Saharan Africa, its causes, U.S. anti-corruption assistance and lessons learned
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-18
The Future of Afghanistan
U.S. Army War College
A 16-page article focusing on the means by which the Afghan government might foster greater long-term development in governance, security and economic growth
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-03-05
Democratization Reforms in Turkey (1993-2004)
Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation
A 42-page Turkish study analyzing recent constitutional and other legal reforms in fundamental civil rights and liberties, political rights, the rule of law and civil-military relations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-22
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
Benchmarking Australia's Intergovernmental Fiscal Arrangements
Treasury - New South Wales
This 225-page study compares and benchmarks Australian and international arrangements for the allocation of taxation powers and expenditure responsibilities between central and subnational governments
Taxation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-05-29
What Evidence Should Social Policymakers Use?
Treasury - Australia
This 18-page Australiian paper proposes a hierarchy of research methods that can help policymakers sort through a daunting body of research, and may also inform governments' decisions on how to evaluate social policy interventions
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-12
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
A Palestinian Deal in the Season of Remarkable Change
The National
A US op-ed on the Fatah-Hamas agreement
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-05
The Muslim Brotherhood
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
A 96-page Israeli backgrounder on the worldview, objectives and methods of the Muslim Brotherhood
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-29
The Turkish IHH, Which Has a Record of Supporting Terrorist Groups, has Close Relations with Turkey's AKP Government
The Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
An Israeli article describing the links between the Turkish IHH and the present Turkish government
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-02
The Damascus Puzzle
The Jerusalem Report
An Israeli article considering the complexity of Syria's political situation
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-05-07
Report of the International Narcotics Control Board for 2010
The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB)
This 160-page report highlights the International Narcotics Control Board's concerns about issues such as designer drugs, synthetic cannabinoids and precursor chemicals and also presents regional developments and recommendations for governments
Drug Abuse, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-10
Preventing and Detecting Electoral Malpractice (England and Wales edition)
The Electoral Commission
This 90-page UK document is designed to alert police forces to issues that may arise in the run-up to polling day, on polling day itself and at related events
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-13
The Mumbai Terrorists' Other Target
The Brooklings Institution
A US article explaining how the eventual strategic implications of the Mumbai attack could be devastating, because it could further destabilize Pakistan and accelerate that failing state's collapse into a failed one.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-08
Negotiating the Cyprus Problem(s)
TESEV
A 24-page Turkish paper articulating the Turkish Cypriot viewpoint regarding the negotiations, the property question and the relationship between Turkey and North Cyprus
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-26
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
The Significance of Iran's Presidential Election
Tel Aviv Notes
This Israeli paper interprets the implications of the result of the Iranian presidential election
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-07-11
The British Question: What Explains the EU's New Angloscepticism?
SWP
A 4-page commentary on the growth of Angloscepticism among the mainland European governments
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-10
Libya after Qaddafi: State Formation or State Collapse?
SWP
This 8-page German commentary argues that scenarios for the post-Qaddafi era include a new deal among former regime elites that would lead to renewed instability in the medium-term, or a more protracted, but ultimately more sustainable, state-building process
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-07
Separatism in Africa
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the secession of South Sudan and its likely consequences
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-18
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
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-08
Blue Overshadows Orange: The New President of Ukraine Will Put Domestic Policy First
SWP
This 8-page German commentary analyzes the challenges facing Ukraine's new president
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-16
Russia's Internal Abroad
SWP
This 34-page German research paper considers whether new approaches in Russia's Caucasus strategy stand up against the security policy challenges coming from the region?
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-13
Croatia in the Run-up to the Elections
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the current political scene in Croatia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-11-09
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
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
Croatia after the Assassinations: Chances for New Reform Dynamics
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the pressures for political reform in Croatia, following two assassinations
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2008-12-05
A Change of Paradigm in Afghanistan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the need for political responsibility to be transferred to the Afghan government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-06-30
Weak States and Successful Elites
SWP
A 27-page German research paper examining how the governments of externally dependent crisis states engage with Western policy prescriptions
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-18
Bangladesh: Successes in the Fight against Islamist Militancy
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on how the Bangladeshi government and judiciary have achieved remarkable successes in the fight against Islamist militancy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-07
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
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
The End of "Euro-romanticism" in Ukraine
SWP
This 4-page German commentary explains the Origins of anti-Western sentiments in the current Ukrainian presidential campaign
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-01-04
International Statebuilding
SWP
A 40-page German research paper examining the challenges posed by statebuilding
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-09
Promotion of Democracy and Foreign Policy in India
SWP
A 27-page German research paper examining whether India can be a partner to the West in the promotion of democratic regimes
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-10-29
Iceland on Course for the EU: Accession as a Last Resort
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the likelihood of Iceland acceding to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-16
Dealing with Debt Crises in the Eurozone
SWP
A 38-page German research paper suggesting a future framework for sovereign debt crisis management and prevention in the euro area
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-06
Tunisia Leads the Way Again
SWP
This 4-page German commentary taking an optimistic view of the chances for successful democratisation in Tunisia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-06
Greenland on the Way to Independence?
SWP
A 7-page German commentary on the challenges and opportunities presented by Greenland's new status as a self-governing territory
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-08-31
Putting the President into Presidency
SWP
This 8-page German commentary examines the likely European repercussions of the Czech political situation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-26
Elections in Latin America: The Problematic Use of a Democratic Institution
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on certain states in Latin America,where elections not only serve as a source of democratic legitimation and a form of political oversight, but are also used by both ruling parties and opposition forces in certain situations as a means to extend their own power
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-17
The Modernization of European Cohesion Policy
SWP
A 34-page research paper providing a German perspective on the modernization of the EU Cohesion Policy
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-26
Protest, Revolt and Regime Change in the Arab World
SWP
A 71-page German research paper spotlighting different dimensions of a process of dynamisation that has spread to touch all Arab countries in some way or other
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-16
Burma's Forgotten Conflicts: A Risk for the Region's Security
SWP
This 8-page German commentary deals with the huge potential for violence that is contained in the conflicts that are coming to a head between the central government in Burma and the ethnic minorities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-18
Upsurge Amidst Political Uncertainty: Nationalism in post-2004 Turkey
SWP
A 20-page paper addressing the status of nationalism in Turkey and its implications for Turkey's application for EU membership
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-12-02
Democracy and Security in Britain After the 'Heathrow Plot'.
SWP
A 10-page commentary on the UK government's actions in response to terrorist threats
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
DR Congo: Stage Victory
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the events surrounding Congo's presidential elections
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
The Opportunities and Limits of Global Governance by Clubs
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the place of club governancein the multilateral system
Governance & Politics, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-09-16
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
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
Reprogramming the EU’s Home Affairs Policy
SWP
A 9-page German commentary on the major issues concerning the upcoming Stockholm Programme
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-18
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
Legal Analysis of the Global Financial Crisis from an EU Perspective
Swedish Institute for European Studies
This 8-page Swedish policy analysis looks into legal and institutional issues that are linked to the financial crisis from the EU's point of view. He also offers readers a short assessment of the measures taken during the G20 in London in April 2009 and focuses on the possible impact of the crisis on the EU's future development
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-13
The United Nations in 2015: Some Alternative Futures
Stimson Center
The 15-page summary of a workshop held in the U.S. to discuss the future of the UN
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-08-16
Edging Towards Reform: Kuwait's Security Sector
Stimson Center
A commentary on democratization in Kuwait, with special reference to the security sector
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-14
Increasing Pakistan's Sense of Security
Stimson Center
A US commentary on the causes of Pakistan's growing insecurities
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-16
Voters Spoke but Will Abe Listen?
Stimson Center
A US commentary on the current political landscape in Tokyo
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-17
Friend or Foe: Yemen’s Salih Regime, Internal Crisis, and Counterterrorism
Stimson Center
This US article argues that Yemen’s viability as a partner in the fight against terrorism is called into question
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
Victorian Approaches to Joined Up Government: An Overview
State Services Authority
A 68-page Australian report overviewing current approaches to joined-up government in Victoria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-26
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
Making Multilateralism Work:
Stanley Foundation: How the G-20 Can Help the United Nations
This US paper asks whether the G-20 could play useful roles in broader institutional reform
Governance & Politics, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2010-04-11