Governance & Politics
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
After Bhutto's Murder: A Way Forward for Pakistan
Crisis Group
A 12-page briefing proposing a strategy for the maintenance of stability in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-03
After Egypt
ORG
This 4-page UK security briefing seeks to assess the significance of the developments of the past four weeks across the Arab world and attempts to put this in a wider context
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-03
After Pakistan's Elections: Dealing with a Fractured Government
CSIS
This 3-page US brief examines how a divided political leadership in Pakistan will tackle the country's formidable problems
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-14
After the Butler Report: Time to take on the Group Think in Washington and London
British-American Security Information Council
A paper criticising the "group think" held to be responsible for "stretching" intelligence prior to the Iraq war and recommending steps to prevent repetition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-18
After the Election: Will Japan be Different?
Brookings
A US commentary on possible internal and external implications of the August 30 parliamentary election in Japan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-20
After the European Council: A Europe of Projects Without a Plan?
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 2-page commentary analyzing the results of the June European Council in respect of the future of the Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-01
After the European election: A more conservative EU
CEPS
A brief assessment of the outcome for Europe and for the European Parliament itself in the aftermath of the European parliamentary elections
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-14
After the Taiwan Election: Restoring Dialogue while Reserving Options
Hoover Institution
A 28-page US analysis of the implications of the recent presidential election in Taiwan for future cross-strait relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-20
Agile Government: A Provocation Paper
SSA - Victoria State, Demos
A 28-page paper to generate ideas and provoke debate about the concept of agile government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Ahmadinejad versus Khamenei: IRGC Wins, Civilians Lose
AEI
This 5-page US analysis argues that the conflict between the supreme leader and the president in Iran is likely to continue. However, the IRGC may be the main beneficiary of the continual battles between the two civilian leaders of the Islamic Republic
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-08
Aiding Governance in Developing Countries: Progress Amid Uncertainties
CEIP
A 42-page US report on how aid practitioners have begun accumulating important insights about how to improve governance aid
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-01
Air Strikes, and Questions, Mount Over Libya
CFR
A US analysis of the objectives of the international air campaign in Libya
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-23
AK Party Survives Closure Case: What is Next?
SETA
This 10-page Turkish policy brief examines the possible implications of the Turkish Constitutional Court's decision on the legality of the AK Party
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-08-13
Al Qaeda's View of the Arab Spring
FPRI
This 4-page US essay considers the manner in which al Qaeda confronted the ideological challenge presented by the Arab Spring
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-04
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
Algeria Under Bouteflika: Civil Strife and National Reconciliation
CEIP
A 24-page US paper examining President Bouteflika's efforts to restore stability to Algeria
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-06
Algeria: A Second Term for Bouteflika
Africa Institute of South Africa
An analysis of the 2004 presidential election in Algeria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-24
Algeria: President Bouteflika's Second Presidential Term
Danish Institute for International Studies
A 10-page Danish brief considering how Algeria's newly-reelected president will deal with the power of the Algerian military and the state of the country's economy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-11
Algeria's Deceptive Quiet
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish policy brief considering why the Arab spring has so far passed Algeria by
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
Alternative Futures for Russia to 2017
CSIS
A 71-page US report examining the significant drivers of Russia's future and offering some alternative scenarios for that future
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-03
Alternatives to Consensus at the WTO
Vox EU
A US article examining the alternatives to consensus at the WTO
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20
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
American Options in Syria
CFR
This 4-page US article proposes a strategy for bringing down the Assad regime
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-10-31
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
An Alternative Afghanistan Strategy
CEIP
A 114-page US report arguing that a long-term commitment to building an effective Afghan state is the only way to achieve victory and defend U.S. national security objectives.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-20
An Assessment of Putin's Economic Policy
Peterson Institute
A US article assessing Russian economic policy under the Putin Presidency
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-25
An Emergency Management Framework for Canada
Public Safety Canada
A 20-page second edition of Canada's framework designed to guide ministers responsible for emergency management to work together to improve and enhance the emergency response
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-11
An Enemy from Within: The Iranian Regime and the New Political Challenge
FPRI
A 4-page US essay on strains within the Iranian leadership
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-29
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
An Introduction to U.S. Foreign Policy Making
British American Security Information Council
This paper is the first of a three-part series designed to explain the world view of the neoconservatives in the U.S.
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-27
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
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
An Open Government Implementation Model: Moving to Increased Public Engagement
IBM Center for The Business of Government
This 37-page report presents an Open Government Implementation Model (OGIM) for guiding government agencies towards open government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-21
An Opportunity Lost? Constitutional Changes in Georgia at the Start of the Shaakashvili Presidency
Center for International Private Enterprise
This 6-page commentary argues that the new constitutional amendments strengthen the presidency at the expense of parliament
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-27
An Orienting Principle for Foreign Policy
Hoover Institution
This US essay studies the deficiencies of “Grand Strategy”
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-01
Analyzing Iran's Domestic Political Landscape
USIP
A US briefing summarizing a meeting held to discuss the implications of the Iranian parliamentary election results
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-03
Angola as a Global Player
Chatham House
The 14-page report of a conference held to discuss Angola's potential
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-05
Annual Report of the Office of the Correctional Investigator, 2007-2008
Office of the Correctional Investigator
A 73-page report on the Canadian prison service
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-04
Anti-Political Sentiment in Contemporary Democracies
Australian Review of Public Affairs
An 18-page Australian paper examining whether there is an imminent threat to the survival of liberal democracy and identifying areas requiring reform
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-14
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
Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study
NCVER
This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-02
Apres le Deluge
German Council on Foreign Relations
A 3-page commentary on the implications of the rejection of the European Constitutional Treaty by the French and Dutch electorates
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-25
Arab Public Opinion Aired on the Social Networks, March 2012
INSS
This Israeli article presents some of the prevalent ideas aired on the Arab social networks in recent weeks
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-27
Arab Reform and Foreign Aid
CSIS
A 113-page study of the experience of Morocco in dealing with the economic and political reform initiatives being promoted by the US and EU
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-11-15
Arab Reform: A Retrospective and Look Ahead
CEIP
The seven page report of a conference held to consider how reform has progressed over the past five years in Arab countries (note: links within this report are to papers in Arabic)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-04
Arab Royal Houses Seek Affordable Medicines
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how Arab royal houses are reacting tho the Arab Spring
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-18
Arab Spring or Autumn?
ORG
This 4-page UK briefing assesses the state of the 'Arab Spring', principally in relation to Bahrain, Syria and Libya, and questions, whether the 'Spring' is already turning into 'Autumn'
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-05-13
Are Australian MPs in touch with constituents?
Australian Democratic Audit
This 12-page paper examines, using an international matrix, the strength of the linkage between Australian citizens and their elected representatives
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-21
Are Public Sector Workers Motivated by Money?
Centre for Health Economics Research and Evaluation
A 16-page lecture showing that incentive schemes can bring about increased productivity in public service
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-05-09
Are the Kurds Still Kingmakers in Iraq?
CEIP
A US article describing the political situation of the Kurds in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-28
Arguing and Bargaining in the European Convention
Center for Transatlantic, Foreign and Security Policy Studies
A draft 18-page paper investigating the relative contributions of argument and persuasion to the adoption of the European Convention Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-07
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
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
A 30-page US report covering recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-11
Armenia: Internal Instability Ahead
International Crisis Group
A 37-page report detailing the factors underlying Armenia's potential instability and spelling out necessary reforms
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-10-18
Armies and Civilians in the Arab Awakening: An Inevitable Compromise?
CEIP
A US article arguing that in consequence of the Arab transitions, civil-military relations will be redefined and renegotiated in every case
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-31
Artisanal Mining and Post-conflict Reconstruction in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
SIPRI
This 20-page Swedish background paper examines the problems of mineral resource governance in the DRC
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-19
Asif Zardari and the T.I.N.A. Factor
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the political situation in Pakistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-05
Assessing Political Reform in Indonesia
APEC Economies Newsletter
A 2-page article tracing Indonesia's rapid progress towards a democratic framework of government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-13
Assessing the CAPC/CPNP Joint Management Infrastructure as a Model for FTP Collaboration: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Canadian Policy Research Networks
A report examining the effectiveness of Canada's Joint Management Infrastructure for overseeing social programmes involving different levels of government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-11
Assessing the Impact of Public Participation: Concepts, Evidence and Policy Implications
Canadian Policy Research Networks
This 52-page Canadian research report explores what is known about assessing the impact of citizen engagement on the policy process and on the subsequent behaviour of the citizen participants
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-24
Assessing the Public Interest in the 21st Century: A Framework
Canadian Public Research Networks
This 50-page study, commissioned by the Government of Canada as part of its effort to improve legislation, seeks to define and understand the meaning of "the public interest"
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-17
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
Audit Values: Reflecting the Complexity of Representative Democracy
Democratic Audit of Australia
A 5-page Australian paper considering the principles inspiring the international democratic audit framework and tensions between majoritarian and liberal principles
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-31
Auditing the Independence of the Auditor-General
Democratic Audit of Australia
A 19-page seminar paper examining the independence and accountability of the office of Auditor-General in Australia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-08
Australian Electronic Governance Conference 2004
Centre for Public Policy
Papers covering a wide range of topics relating to electronic governance, presented at this April 2004 confence in Australia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-31
Authoritarian State Building in the Middle East: From Durability to Revolution
FSI
A 40-page US working paper explaining variation in the durability of authoritarian regimes in the post-colonial Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-03
Authoritarian State Building in the Middle East: From Durability to Revolution
CDDRL
A 40-page US working paper that explains the variation in the durability of authoritarian regimes in the post-colonial Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-11
Authoritarianism and Political Party Reform in Pakistan
Crisis Group
This 40-page report stresses the urgency of the need for democratization in Pakistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-06
Averting Further Crisis in Malawi
Brookings
A US article arguing that timely intervention by the international community, and particularly the African Union, is necessary to resolve the situation in Malawi
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-22
Azerbaijan: Defence Sector Management and Reform
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing examines the difficulties faced by Azerbaijan in upgrading its military
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-30
Azerbaijan: Independent Islam and the State
Crisis Group
This 29-page report examines the relationship between independent Muslim communities in Azerbaijan and the state
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-26
Azerbaijan: Turning Over A New Leaf?
International Crisis Group
A 44-page report on the political situation in Azerbaijan, with recommendations for action by the international community
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-05-14
Azerbaijan's 2005 Elections: Lost Opportunity
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing analyses the implications of the November parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-25
Azerbaijan's 2005 Legislative Elections: Outcome and Implications for U.S. Interests
Congressional Research Service
A 6-page U.S. report discussing Azerbaijan's democratization process
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-13
“Oil-for-Food” When Oil Is Down (and the Ruble Is Weak)
AEI
A 7-page US brief on Russia's dependence on food imports
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26
“Unbearable Legacies: The Politics of Environmental Degradation in North Korea”
Nautilus Institute
A 9-page report dealing with environmental degredation in North Korea
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-03
Back from the Cold? The EU and Belarus in 2009
EUISS
This 111-page paper aims to provide in-depth empirical analysis on Belarus which, due to its long-standing isolation, remains a blank spot on the European map
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-04
Back in the (Former) USSR
American Enterprise Institute
A 6-page U.S. essay considering the local and regional implications of the Ukrainian elections and the events surrounding them.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-01
Back to Basics: Israel’s Arab Minority and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Crisis Group
This 55-page report examines the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel, emphasising that beyond immediate government measures, Jews and Arabs must answer profound questions for a sustainable two-state solution
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-15
Back to the Barracks: The Tunisian Army Post-Revolution
SADA
A US article assessing the role the Tunisian military will play in the aftermath of the recent elections
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-04
Bad News Makes Headlines: Security Challenges Posed by Pakistan
IPPR
This 7-page UK paper attempts to offer a balanced understanding of Pakistani politics and their implications for Western policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-25
Bahrain: Reaching a Threshold
FRIDE
This 40-page Spanish working paper argues that Bahrain has reached an impasse in its reform process
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-14
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 27-page US report on Bahrain's governance and security issues and US policy towards the state
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-23
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 32-page updated US report focusing on the political and security situation in Bahrain
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-19
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 35-page US report studies the political and security situation in Bahrain and assesses the implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-26
Bahrain's Electoral Campaign Starts to Ignite
CEIP
A US commentary on Bahrain's electoral campaign
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-15
Bahrain's Sectarian Challenge
Crisis Group
A 29-page report on the danger of escalating violence in Bahrain if the grievances of its Shiite community are not addressed
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-05-09
Bangkok: How Did it Come to This?
Inside Story
An Australian analysis of the events leading to the recent violence in Bangkok
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-19
Bangladesh at the Crossroads
USIP
A 12-page report of a study into the internal and external policies of the Bangladeshi government and their ramifications
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17
Bangladesh Today
Crisis Group
A 39-page background report analyzing the problems facing Bangladesh today
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-24
Bangladesh: Elections and Beyond
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing sets out the necessary preconditions for stability in Bangladesh
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13
Bangladesh: Political and Strategic Developments and U.S. Interests
CRS
This 20-page US report deals with political and strategic developments concerning Bangladesh
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-04
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
Barroso's Galacticos? The New European Commission
Centre for European Reform
A 5-page assessment of the new European Commission appointed by E.U. president Barroso
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-13
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
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
Behind the Bamboo Curtain: Chinese Leadership, Politics and Policy
Carnegie Endowment for World Peace and China Vitae
Papers given at a U.S. conference analyzing how the Chinese leadership deals with issues, divides power, manages internal tensions and views the world (single page linking to all papers)
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-12-01
Behind the Tensions in Syria : The Socio-Economic Dimension
Dayan Center
A 6-page Israeli analysis of the causes of unrest in Syria
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-03-30
Beijing and Washington Must Work Together for Long-Term Peace in the Taiwan Strait
Brookings Institution
A commentary proposing an agreed Washington-Beijing response to Pres. Chen's provocative stance over the Taiwan Strait
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-16