Governance & Politics
China and Asian Regionalism: Pragmatism Hinders Leadership
RSIS
This 44-page Singaporean working paper examines China's role in regional multilateralism
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-28
China and Human Rights: Power to the Party
Chatham House
A 3-page UK article on the state of human rights in China
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-22
China and Taiwan in the South Pacific: Diplomatic Chess versus Political Rugby
Lowy Institute
This 20-page Australian policy brief examines the effects of the competition between China and Taiwan for diplomatic recognition by South Pacific island states
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-22
China Ends in Hong Kong: Will Peking Abrogate Self-Government?
German Institute for International Politics and Security
This 4-page commentary considers the intentions of the PRC towards Hong Kong
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-22
China: Bogus Boom?
AEI
This 4-page US essay attempts to assess the reality behind China's economic statistics
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-02
China: Democratising One-Party Rule?
FRIDE
This 40-page Spanish ppaer examines the complex relations between nationalism, economic development and political change in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-07
China: No Time to Party
Chatham House
This 2-page UK article looks at the questions of stability, accountability and justice facing China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-03
China’s Team of Rivals
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the political implications of China's economic downturn
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2009-02-25
China’s Worried Response to the Uprisings in the Middle East
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the reaction of the Chinese Communist Party to the success of popular movements in the Middle East
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-25
China's Dilemma: Social Change and Political Reform
CFR
This 3-page US article comments on emerging tensions between Chinese society and the authoritarian state
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-01
China's Economic Fluctuations and Their Implications for its Rural Economy
CEIP
A 110-page updated US report on the size and nature of China's economy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-30
China's Energy Governance: Perception and Reality
CIS
A 4-page US analysis of the reality of Chinese energy politics
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-21
China's Grassroots Movement Toward Greater Freedom
CIPE
A 9-page article examining how a grassroots social revolution is leading China toward a more liberal society
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-08-29
China's Stubborn Anti-Democracy
Hoover Institution
A US article assesses the rate of democratization in China
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-27
Cities: Who Decides?
Grattan Institute
The 56-page Australian report of an investigation into decision-making in eight of the world’s most successful cities, and the governance arrangements accompanied their broad-based improvement
Urban Issues, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-18
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 64-page Australian study concluding that citizen participation in policymaking and service design has been debated or attempted, but too infrequently realised
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-29
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 64-page paper acknowledges the growing expectations of citizens to be more effectively involved in policymaking and service design, and explores the responsibilities and capacities of the Australian Public Service (APS) to initiate and facilitate such engagement
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-25
Citizens' Engagement in Policymaking and the Design of Public Services
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 64-page Australian paper is primarily concerned with how the development of public policy might benefit from thoroughgoing engagement with citizens and other groups
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-25
Civil Society After Dictatorship: a Comparison of Portugal and Spain, 1970s–1990s
Kellogg Institute
A 42-page US working paper that explains variations in patterns of civil society among third-wave democracies by comparing the cases of Portugal and Spain
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-04-06
Civil Society and Democratization in the Arab World
Middle East Review of International Affairs
A 20-page article attacking the "civil society" thesis that argues that vigorous civic activism can generate democratic regime change in the Arab world
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-12-07
Civil Society and NGOs in China - State of Play and Prospects
European Policy Centre
A paper examining whether a civil society with genuinely independent NGOs exists in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-24
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
Cleaning Up the UN in an Age of U.S. Hegemony
C.D. Howe Institute
A 12-page commentary proposing a formula for reforming the United Nations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-21
Climate Policy Integration, Coherence and Governance
PEER
This report assesses the degree to which climate change issues need to be considered and integrated into tax policies, transportation policies, land use planning, etc.
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-07
Cloud Computing Strategic Direction Paper
Department of Finance and Deregulation - Australia
This 43-page Australian paper describes the whole of government policy position on cloud computing
Science & Technology, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-21
Co-ordinating the War on Terrorism
Rand Corporation
This 23-page U.S. occasional paper addresses how the war on terrorism should be co-ordinated within the executive branch of the federal government
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-03-31
Colombia: Making Military Progress Pay Off
Crisis Group
A 12-page policy briefing examining Colombia's progress towards security
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-29
Colombia: Moving Forward with the ELN?
Crisis Group
A 20-page policy briefing examining the need for the Colombian government and the ELN to restore momentum in their negotiations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12
Colombia: New Prospects for Peace?
ISS
A 5-page analysis of the political situation in Colombia following the Betancourt release
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-08-08
Colombia: Presidential Politics and Peace Prospects
Crisis Group
A 39-page report proposing steps that President Uribe needs to take if peace prospects for Colombia are to improve
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-27
Colombia: Towards Peace and Justice?
Crisis Group
This 33-page report urges the Colombian government to change its policy on the demobilization of paramilitaries as a step towards achieving lasting peace
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-16
Combatting International Terrorism: New Powers for the Security Council?
Clingendael
A 24-page Dutch paper considering how new powers for the UN security council might help combat international terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-07
Comparative Perspectives on Bills of Rights
National Institute of Social Sciences and Law
A 31-page document comprising conference papers describing the bills of rights experiences of the U.K., South Africa, New Zealand and Hong Kong
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-20
Comparing Apples with Mangoes and Durian: Human Rights Systems in Europe and South East Asia
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
A 12-page paper comparing the human rights systems in Europe and South East Asia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-22
Compulsory Voting in Australian National Elections
Department of Parliamentary Services - Australia
A 36-page Australian research brief considering the principle of compulsory voting in national elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-02
Conflict and the New Political Participation in Southeast Asia
Asia Research Centre
A 21-page working paper evaluating the hybrid regime theory of government and offering an alternative approach
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-15
Conflict Risk Alert: Egypt: The Revolution Returns
Crisis Group
A conflict risk alert in respect of Egypt's political situation
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-25
Conflict Risk Alert: Syria
Crisis Group
A media release highlighting the options facing the Syrian leadership
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-25
Congo: A Comprehensive Strategy to Disarm the FDLR
Crisis Group
This report examines the failed attempts of the past to dismantle the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an insurgency with roots that go back to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. It recommends a new approach to help end great civilian suffering and restore state authority in the eastern Congo. Executive summary and recommendations only
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-09
Congo: A Stalled Democratic Agenda
Crisis Group
This overview of a French briefing examines the failure of the Congo leaders elected in 2006 to radically change governance and to fulfil the democratic aspirations of their citizens
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-08
Congo: The Electoral Process Seen from the East
Crisis Group
This summary briefing examines voter registration and the beginning of the campaign on the ground in the Kivu provinces and the Ituri district and highlights the electoral stakes in a region that remains fundamental for durable stability in the country
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-09-06
Congo's Elections: Making or Breaking the Peace
Crisis Group
This 39-page report warns of the possibility that Congo's forthcoming elections may lead to unrest, and calls for adequate international monitoring
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-28
Congressional Gifts and Travel: Legislative Proposals for the 109th Congress
Congressional Research Service
A 10-page report analyzing the proposals for changing the rules governing the acceptance of gifts and travel expenses by members of the U.S. Congress
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2006-01-31
Connecting Ideas: Collaborative Innovation for a Complex World
Australian Institute for Social Research
This 62-page Australian report argues that complex social, economic and environmental challenges require a fundamental shift in the way we approach problem solving and innovation, one that values the contributions of all disciplines
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-20
Consensus and Democracy in Indonesia: Musyawarah-Mufakat Revisited
IDE
This 16-page Japanese discussion paper analyzes customary practices of consensus decision making, called musyawarah‐mufakat, as a basis of democratic stability in Indonesia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-07
Constitutional Change and Foreign Policy in East Asia: A Conference Report
FPRI
Report of a conference held in the US to discuss constitutional change and foreign policy in East Asia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-23
Constitutional Court and the Closure of Political Parties in Turkey
SETA
A 4-page Turkish policy brief discussing the limits to the freedom of political parties in Turkey
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-12
Constitutional Referendum in Turkey
SETA
A 32-page Turkish policy paper addressing Turkey's current constitutional reform package
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-09
Constitutional Reform Processes and Political Parties: Principles for Practice
NIMD
This 60-page Dutch publication provides a set of guiding principles for constitutional reform based on practical experiences of constitutional reform processes in a number of countries
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-04-30
Constitutional Review and Democratic Consolidation: A Literature Review
IDE
This 26-page Japanese discussion paper reviews the literature on the prevalence of constitutional review across the world, and particularly in emerging democracies, during the last two decades
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-14
Contending Nationalisms in Southeast Asia
Asia Research Centre
A 24-page working paper examining the differing natures of national identity in Southeast Asia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-04
Contested Capitalism: Financial Politics and Implications for China
RSIS
A 47-page Singaporean working paper examining the nature of China's developing institutions
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-16
Contested Governance: Culture, Power and Institutions in Indigenous Australia
CAEPR
A 376-page collection of papers examining the dilemmas and challenges involved in the issue of indigenous governance
Indigenous Affairs, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-19
Contribution of Behavioural Economics to Regulatory and Policy Impact Analysis
PRI
This 9-page Canadian brief explores how behavioral economics may contribute insights through analysis of the impact of regulations and policies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-13
Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector
Productivity Commission - Australia
A 504-page Australian study of the not-for-profit sector, focusing on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04
Coordinating Interdependence: Governance and Social Policy Redesign in Britain, the European Union and Canada
Canadian Policy Research Networks
This paper compares recent changes in the institutions and practices of social policy governance in the European Union, Canada and Britain
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-19
Corporate Taxation and the Impact of Governance, Political and Economic Factors
CESifo
This 44-page paper uses two international data sets to investigate how governance, political and economic factors influence corporate tax rates
Taxation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04
Correcting Course: Victims of the Justice and Peace Law in Colombia
Crisis Group
A 37-page paper arguing that the Uribe government has neglected the defence and promotion of victims' rights
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-04
Corruption and Anti-Corruption
Crawford School of Economics and Government
A 13-page Australian policy brief offering three different perspectives on political corruption
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-21
Corruption and Democracy in Australia
Democratic Audit of Australia
Part of an audit to assess Australia's strengths and weaknesses as a democracy, this 82-page study examines the interaction of corruption and democracy in Australia
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2004-08-17
Corruption by Design? A Comparative Study of Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China
Crawford School of Economics and Government
A 48-page Australian discussion paper examining the anti-corruption experience of Singapore
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-27
Corruption in Jordan: It’s the Mechanisms, Not Manifestations, that Matter
CEIP
This US article explains how, in Jordan, a network of laws is in place that acts to entrench corruption
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-11
Corruption in Reconstruction: The Cost of National Consensus in Post-War Lebanon
Center for International Private Enterprise
A 6-page paper describing how the need for consensus led to corruption becoming endemic in post-civil war Lebanon
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-12-10
Cote D'Ivoire: Peace as an Option
Crisis Group
The executive summary and recommnendations of a report assessing the prospects and prerequisites for peace in Cote D'Ivoire (complete report available only in French)
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-18
Could a Hard Core Run the Enlarged EU?
Centre for European Reform
This 9-page briefing paper examines the feasibility of a Germany-France-UK axis being able to assume leadership of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-19
Countdown in Sudan
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on dangers to the peace process in Sudan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-08
Countering Democratic Regression in Europe and Eurasia
FPRI
A US essay asserting that democracy is now on the defensive throughout much of the Europe and Eurasia. This regression should be of serious concern to both the United States and to the European Union member states. These anti-democratic trends can and should be reversed, drawing upon the lessons of the last twenty years of postcommunist transition experience
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-08
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
Countering Threats to Security and Stability in a Failing State: Lessons from Colombia
CSIS
This 91-page US report analyzes why Colombia was on the road to possible state failure, how the process was reversed, and what will be needed to sustain progress
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-23
Crackdown in Bahrain
Chatham House
This UK commentary argues that Bahrain's internal problems will not be solved militarily, and the intervention of Sunni troops from overseas in a Shia-majority country will add to sectarian tensions in the wider Middle East.
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-23
Creating a Global Economic Council - Six Easy Steps
DIIS
A 4-page Danish policy brief outlining how to establish a promising alternative to the G20. It proposes six "easy steps", starting from the existing Bretton Woods system
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-11-02
Crime, Violence, and the Crisis in Guatemala: A Case Study in the Erosion of the State
SSI
This 70-page US monograph discusses the various criminal groups active in Guatamala and outlines a strategy for improving public order, strengthening government institutions, and combating the root causes that inform criminal activity.
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-16
Crimea in the European Neighbourhood.
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores how the EU must develop a long-term conflict prevention strategy based on dialogue, aid, investments and prospective Ukrainian accession
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-17
Crisis in Honduras
Brookings
This US article analyses the political crisis in Honduras
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-06
Crisis in Nepal: Recent Developments
Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies
A 12-page Indian report focusing on major issues in Nepalese politics between October 2005 and March 2006
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-18
Crisis in the Congo
CFR
This contingency planning memorandum describes the Congo's vulnerability to electoral violence and renewed rebellion in the lead up to national elections in November
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-31
Crisis in the Palestinian Authority
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how the failure of the American effort to restart the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians over the final settlement has created a political crisis in the Palestinian Authority
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-25
Crisis in Turkey: Just Another Bump on the Road to Europe?
ISS-EU
This 54-page occasional paper examines the background to the ongoing political crisis in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-19
Crisis? What crisis?’ Anatomy of the regulatory Failure in Finance.
DIIS
This 40-page Danish working paper identifies the key presumptions underlying efforts to strengthen the ‘international financial architecture’ (IFA) over the past decade.
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-24
Critical Connections: Islamic Politics and Political Economy in Indonesia and Malaysia
IDE
A 38-page Japanes discussion paper exploring Islamic politics in two Muslim-majority countries in Southeast Asia, Indonesia and Malaysia, by linking their trajectories, from late colonial emergence to recent upsurge, to broad concerns of political economy, including changing social bases, capitalist transformation, state policies, and economic crises
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-06-13
Critical Dialogue between Diverse Opposition Groups: Final Report
Arab Reform Initiative
The 83-page report of four conferences held to attempt a consensus for Arab reform
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-03
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
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Israel and Palestine after the UN
Crisis Group
This 52-page report examines the upcoming Palestinian bid at the UN
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-20
Cyberspace Governance: The Next Step
CFR
This 4-page US memorandum argues that by focusing on some of the norms of interstate cyberconflict, and on thresholds and legitimate targets in particular, the United States will be better able to begin shaping international cyberspace governance
Science & Technology, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-21
Cyclone Nargis: Catalyst for Change in Myanmar?
Brookings Institution
A US article assessing the likelihood of regime change in Myanmar
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
CRS
A 23-page US report providing a brief overview of the early history of the Cyprus reunification negotiations, a more detailed review of the negotiations since 2008, and a description of some of the issues involved in the talks. A side issue involving trade between the European Union and Turkish Cyprus is also addressed
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-08-17
Day or Night?
CEIP
A US article assessing the future direction of government in Sudan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-11
De-Radicalizing Jihadists the Libyan Way
CEIP
A US article describing the Libyan de-radicalization process
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-07
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
Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival
EPC
A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27
Decentralization and Foreign Aid Effectiveness: Do Aid Modality and Federal Design Matter in Poverty Alleviation?
CESifo
This 27-page working paper empirically studies the impact of decentralization on foreign aid effectiveness
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-13
Decentralization and the Productive Efficiency of Government: Evidence from Swiss Cantons
IZA
A 31-page discussion paper examining the association between expenditure decentralization and the productive efficiency of government, using a dataset from Swiss Cantons
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-09
Decreasing Inequality Under Latin America’s ‘Social Democratic’ and ‘Populist’ Governments: Is the Difference Real?
CEPR
This 19-page US study argues that there is no statistical basis to claim that “social democratic” governments in Latin America have been more effective at reducing inequality than “left-populist” ones
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-03
Deepening Palestinian Divisions in the Shadow of a Possible Renewal of the Peace Process
Dayan Center
This 5-page Israeli commentary examines how the hardening of Palestinian divisions is likely to influence the Israeli-Palestinian political process, which is showing signs of revival
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-01-25
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
Delivering Efficiently: Stengthening the Links in Public Service Delivery Chains
Audit Commission - UK
A 67-page study examining how public services are delivered in the UK, the nature of the links between elements in the public service delivery chains and how these can be made more efficient
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-14
Demilitarizing Algeria
CEIP
A 34-page US paper examining the power relationship between the civilian and military branches of the ruling elite in Algeria
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-23
Democracy & the Environment
Evatt Foundation
An Australian paper analyzing how democratic governments have responded to the challenge of climate change
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-24
Democracy and Constituencies in the Arab World
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 28-page paper arguing that democratic reform in Arab countries depends on the creation of broad- based political organisations pushing for democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-26
Democracy and Economic Development: Democracy and Peace-Building
Institute for Research on Public Policy
Two Canadian studies published as one paper. The first surveys research on the link between democracy and economic growth. The second examines the link between democratization and peace-building (51 pages in total).
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-04-22