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