Governance & Politics
Inside North Korea: A Joint U.S.-China Dialogue
USIP
The report of a US-Chinese conference held to discuss North Korea's economy, the role of external actors on North Korea's decision-making and the two countries' visions for the future of the Korean peninsula
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-08
Toward the End of Poverty in Haiti
USIP
Report of a US meeting held to discuss the challenge of reducing poverty in Haiti
Poverty & Hunger, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-19
Kosovo: What Can Go Wrong?
USIP
A US briefing discussing potential drivers of conflict in Kosovo during the forthcoming status decision and thereafter
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-14
The Future of Democracy in Bangladesh
USIP
Report of a roundtable meeting held to discuss the future of democracy in Bangladesh
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-14
Nigeria 2007: Building Blocks for a Peaceful Transition Workshop Report
USIP
Report of a workshop held to discuss electoral violence in Nigeria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-14
Kosovo: Breaking the Deadlock
USIP
A US briefing on the way forward to Kosovan independence
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-25
The EU’s Experience with Security Sector Governance
USIP
This 20-page US report examines the EU’s experience in supporting the transformation of ministries of interior to draw lessons for assistance programs and make recommendations for future cooperation
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-08
Pakistani Public Opinion on Democracy, Islamist Militancy and Relations with the U.S.
USIP
A 47-page report of a public opinion survey of urban Pakistanis on salient policy issues
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-04
Traditional Dispute Resolution and Stability in Afghanistan
USIP
This 6-page US brief discusses the problem of dispute resolution in Afghanistan and its relevance to stability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-22
Trends in Electoral Violence in Sub-Saharan Africa
USIP
This 5-page US brief seeks to provide an overview of some characteristics of electoral violence in sub-Saharan Africa and identify responses taken by national governments and the international community to address electoral violence
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-22
Opposition Alliances and Democratization in Egypt
USIP
The report of a dialogue discussing the future of democracy in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-07-15
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
The Way Forward: Building Libya’s New Security Forces
USIP
A US article explaining why finding a long-term security solution will be one of the biggest issues facing the new leadership
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-15
Lebanon's Unstable Equilibrium
USIP
A 10-page US briefing assessing how Lebanon can ensure ongoing political progress and stability
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-11-27
Iraq: Politics Unfrozen, Direction Still Unclear
USIP
A US briefing summarizing the views of a cross-section of Iraqi leaders and experts on the current political situation and future prospects for Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-08
Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?
USIP
A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16
Belgium, from Model to Case Study for Conflict Resolution
USIP
This 3-page US brief analyzes the current political crisis in Belgium from a conflict resolution perspective
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-02-08
A Toxic Cocktail: Pakistan's Growing Instability
USIP
The report of an expert discussion group on the potential for worsening conflict in Pakistan and the prospects for stability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-08
The Link Between DDR and SSR in Conflict-Affected Countries
USIP
A 13-page US report arguing that disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) and security sector reform (SSR) processes should be interrelated and mutually reinforcing
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-09
Scenarios for Sudan: Avoiding Political Violence Through 2011
USIP
A 12-page US report on the risks of further violence in Sudan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-09
Making Sense of the U.N. Impasse on Syria
USIP
A US perspective on the implications of the United Nations Security Council rejection of a resolution on the violence in Syria
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-19
Beyond Tahrir: The Trajectory of Egypt's Transition
USIP
A report on a US speech made by a senior figure in Egypt's Supreme Council of the Armed Forces on the aims of the military
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-02
Mass Atrocities in Syria: the International Response
USIP
A US article examing the international response to the mass atrocities in Syria
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-02
Paper versus Steel: Haiti's Challenge of Constitutional Reform
USIP
A US briefing on the challenges presented by constitutional reform in Haiti
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22
Negotiating Peace in Darfur
USIP
A US briefing on peacemaking efforts in Darfur
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22
Making Bosnia Work: Why EU Accesion is not Enough
USIP
This 10-page US briefing spells out the preconditions for a fully successful EU accession for Bosnia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-07-15
Nepal in Transition: Developing Security and Rule of Law Strategies
USIP
A briefing based on a series of dialogues held to consider the key issues facing Nepal
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-16
Keeping an Eye on an Unruly Neighbour
USIP, CSIS
A 28-page US working paper setting out Chinese views on how to achieve economic reform and stability in North Korea
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17
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
Improving Access to Government Through Better Use of the Web
W3C
Recognizing that governments throughout the world need assistance and guidance in achieving the promises of electronic government through technology and the Web, this document seeks to define the variety of issues and challenges faced by governments
Governance & Politics, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2009-05-13
The Muslim Brotherhood: On the Record
Washington Institute
A 3-page US collection of statements by Muslim Brotherhood leaders on the full gamut of critical issues, from their potential role in a post-Mubarak government to relations with the United States, the Palestinians, and Israel
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-08
Provincial Politics in Iraq: Fragmentation or New Awakening?
Washington Institute
This 52-page US report examines the challenges and options facing Iraq's decisionmakers as they seek a formula to balance local authority and national unity
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15
Syrian Army Shows Growing Signs of Strain
Washington Institute
A 3-page US policy brief analyzing the strains currently besetting the Syrian army
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-03
Pushback or Progress? Arab Regimes Respond to Democracy's Challenge
Washington Institute
A study of how Arab regimes have responded to democratization pressures
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-27
Kirkuk in Transition: Confidence Building in Northern Iraq
Washington Institute
This 68-page US policy paper draws attention to near-term strategic opportunities in Kirkuk, focusing on bottom-up (local) approaches that the United States can facilitate in parallel with support of top-down (national) initiatives
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-09
Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends
Washington Institute
A 49-page US policy focus examining the various factors making 2007 a pivotal year for Turkish democracy, secularism and foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-22
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
How to Assess Political Fissures in Iran
Washington Institute
The 3-page report Report of a US forum held to discuss developments in Iran that may indicate either lost ground for reform-minded activists or cracks in the very foundation of the Islamic Republic
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-18
Supreme Succession: Who Will Lead Post-Khamenei Iran?
Washington Institute
This 26-page US policy focus shows how the Iranian succession question could present a unique opportunity for Washington to soften the regime's anti-American posture or, failing that, to ensure that the IRGC's ambitions do not jeopardize other regional states
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-02-19
Countering Islamists at the Ballot Box: Alternative Strategies
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
A 24-page US policy focus proposing alternative strategies for the US in dealing with the success of Islamists at the ballot box
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-01-03
Iran after the 2012 Parliamentary Elections
Wilson Center
A US address assessing the outcomes of Iran’s parliamentary elections that took place on March 2 and the repercussions for the country’s political, economic, and social future
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-19
Defusing the Bomb: Overcoming Pakistan's Population Challenge
Wilson Center
The report of a US conference held to discuss the challenges posed by Pakistan's explosive population growth
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-28
Saudi Arabia's Ailing Gerontocracy
Wilson Center
This US article analyzes the line to the Saudi crown
Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-01-04
UN Reform: Progress, Prospects and Priorities
Wilson Center
This 29-page paper discusses how UN reform has progressed
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-30
Post Occupation Iraq: The Brittleness of Political Institutions
Wilson Center
This 16-page US paper states that Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki is undermining Iraqi democracy and failing to deliver much-needed government services, such as electricity and infrastructure
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-24
The Iran Primer: Power, Politics and U.S. Policy
Wilson Center, USIP
A project by 50 of the world’s top scholars on Iran representing some 20 foreign policy think tanks, nine universities, and senior foreign policy officials from six U.S. administrations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-10
Central and Eastern Europe: Caught between the EU, US and Russia
Wilson International Center
A US House testimony examining democratic transition in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-02
Bosnia on the Road to European Integration: A status Report
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
An article reporting on Bosnia's progress towards stability and self-sustenance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-05-26
Russian Economic Report 2010
World Bank
This 29-page report looks at Russia's economic progress and prospects
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-28
How to Build M&E Systems to Support Better Government
World Bank
This 172-page report highlights the experience of several countries which have succeeded in building a well-functioning government monitoring and evaluation system
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-10-09
Governance Matters IV: Governance Indicators for 1996-2004
World Bank
A 61-page report providing a set of worldwide governance indicators covering 209 countries.
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-05-19
Public Sector Reform: What Works and Why
World Bank
This 120-page study evaluates public sector reform in developing countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-18
Governance Matters, 2007: Worldwide Governance Indicators 1996-2006
World Bank
This 94-page updated study measures progress in improving governance and fighting corruption
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-17
Public Sentinel: News Media and Governance Reform
World Bank
This 446-page book examines the institutional or collective roles of the news media as watchdogs over the powerful, as agenda setters calling attention to social needs in natural and human-caused disasters and humanitarian crises, and as gatekeepers incorporating a diverse and balanced range of political perspectives and social actors
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-12-17
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
The Impact of Disasters on International Trade
World Trade Organisation
A 26-page working paper examining the impact of major disasters on international trade flows
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-11
Dynamism in Islamic Activism
WRR
This 238-page Dutch report investigates the characteristics and dynamics of Islamic activism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-28
WRR 2010 Framing Paper: Decision Making in a Changing Climate
WRR
The 24-page framing paper for the 2010 World Resources Report, which details the empirical findings and lessons learned that will present guidance on decision making and explore the implications for development assistance
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
Making and Breaking Promises: The European Union under the Treaty of Lisbon
ZEI
This 35-page German discussion paper examines whether the Treaty of Lisbon will lead to enhanced openness and effectiveness in the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-10
Global Voices on Regional Integration
ZEI
A 246-page German discussion paper consisting of a number of contributions from the world's regions on the phenomenon of regional integration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-14
Global Voices on Regional Integration
ZEI
A 248-page German discussion paper comprising articles on regional integration
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-10
Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution
ZEI
A 106-page German discussion paper offering a 'visionary' constitutional project and a 'realistic' one, relying on the current draft of the Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-05
North Korea in 2008: Twilight of the God?
"Asia Survey"
A 9-page US paper tracing recent developments in North Korea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-01-21
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
The Temporary Return of Putin Co.
"Foreign Affairs"
A 3-page US article arguing that Russia's ruling clan won't hold power forever
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-06
Grand Strategy for a Divided America
"Foreign Affairs"
This 5-page US article argues that US overseas commitments need to be scaled back to a level that is politically acceptable domestically
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-21
A Tunisian Solution for Egypt’s Military
"Foreign Affairs"
This US article explains that Egypt’s military does not have the stranglehold on power that many think, and a real Tunisian solution -- a civilian government free of military involvement -- could come to Egypt as well
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-23
Postcolonial Time Disorder
"Foreign Affairs"
This 2-page US article argues that many Arab leaders suffer from what can be called postcolonial time disorder, or PTD, meaning that they still subscribe to an out-of-date philosophy of governance, according to which authoritarianism is the only cure for external or internal political challenges
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-23
Kenya's Great Rift
"Foreign Affairs"
A US commentary on the current unrest in Kenya
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-09
God's Country?
"Foreign Affairs"
This 7-page essay discusses the domestic and international implications of the growing political power of the evangelicals in the US
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-31
Burma and the Road to Normality
"Inside Story"
An Australian report on the political transformation of Burma
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2012-03-12
Egypt’s Leaders in Waiting
"Inside Story"
This Australian article considers posssible leadership options for Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-21
"We Cannot Achieve What We Want With Hatred"
"Inside Story"
An Australian article reporting on the changing political environment in Burma
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-11-03
Burma’s Parliament Emerges from the Shadows
"Inside Story"
An Australian article describing how Burma's national legislature has begun flexing its muscles
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-27
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
Beyond Burma’s Stalemates
"Inside Story"
This article looks at the challenges for Burma and its democracy movement as the military attempts to remake the country's immage
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-18
The Gnashing of Putin’s Teeth
"Inside Story"
An article arguing that the recent crackdown on demonstrators in Moscow could be helping to unite the opposition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-18
The Hamas Split and the Future of the Palestinian Peace Talks
"Inside Story"
This Australian article describes how Hamas is undergoing an internal power struggle, which gives the West an opportunity to steer the organisation away from extremism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-23
Family Problems
"Inside Story"
An Australian article examining politics and corruption in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-01-20
Democracy Assistance: Political vs. Developmental
"Journal of Democracy"
A 15-page US article arguing that the West can more effectively promote democracy by crafting policies that embrace both political reform and socioeconomic development as paths toward increased political freedom.
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-01-23
Putin's Three-ring Circus
"Moscow Times"
An op-ed assessing the future internal impacts of Pres. Putin's management style
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-27
Government Payment for Health Care: Causes and Consequences
"New England Journal of Medicine"
A 3-page US commentary on the role of Government in paying for health care
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-06
Turkey's Uncertain Future: A Symposium
"The American"
Five views on whether the ruling political party in Turkey is a threat to that country's democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-30
Beyond Cairo: Prospects for Change in the Middle East
"The Hill"
A US article assessing the implications of the momentous events in Tunisia and Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-25
Not Much to Celebrate
"The Jerusalem Report"
An Israeli analysis of the continuing imbalance between ruling authorities and civil society in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-09
The Damascus Puzzle
"The Jerusalem Report"
An Israeli article considering the likelihood of regime change in Syria
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-04
Will China Change the Rules of Global Order?
"The Washington Quarterly"
This 20-page US essay examines China's potential role in the future of global order
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-09-30