Governance & Politics
Democracy and Human Development in the Broader Middle East
German Marshall Fund of the United States
A 22-page paper synthesising the contributions of an international working group laying out the broad contours of a transatlantic strategy to promote democracy and human development in the broader Middle East
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-06-23
Democracy and Security in Britain After the 'Heathrow Plot'.
SWP
A 10-page commentary on the UK government's actions in response to terrorist threats
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
Democracy and Stability in West Africa: The Ghanaian Experience
Uppsala University
A 77-page Swedish paper drawing lessons from Ghana’s successes (and failures) in terms of striving towards ‘positive peace’, particularly with regard to state-making, nation-building, democratization and development
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-03-09
Democracy Assistance to Post-Conflict Ethiopia: Building Local Institutions?
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
A 104-page working paper tracing the main political developments in Ethiopia since 1991 and analysing the influence of the international community on civil society and the government sector
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-08-07
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
Democracy in Bangladesh: From Fragility to Collapse?
CCC
An article describing the weakening of democracy in Bangladesh
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-26
Democracy in Crisis in Latin America
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German commentary on the dissolution of the institutional foundations of democracy currently taking place in Latin America
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-26
Democracy in Latin America: Miles Traveled and Miles to Go
Brookings
A US essay commenting on the pace of democratization in Latin America
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-15
Democracy in Poland 1989-2009. Challenges for the Future,
ISP
This 125-page publication analyzes key aspects of the political and social transformation in Poland and proposes adequate recommendations which could contribute to the visible progress in the Polish democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-22
Democracy on Hold in Yemen
CEIP
A US article reporting on the progress of democratization in Yemen
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-14
Democracy Policy Under Obama: Revitalization or Retreat?
CEIP
A 58-page US paper explaining how, despite an initial inclination to lower the profile of U.S. democracy promotion, President Obama has had to confront a series of urgent, visible cases, from political upheaval in multiple Arab countries and unexpected events in Russia to thwarted elections in Côte d’Ivoire and beyond
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-01-13
Democracy Promotion: Cornerstone of U.S. Foreign Policy?
CRS
This 36-page US report reviews the democracy promotion agenda of the US Administration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-16
Democracy Support: A Fresh Start?
FES
This 8-page briefing paper analyses the challenges of the financial crisis and shifts in global power structures - notably towards China - to democracy support
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-19
Democracy, Reform and Military Suffocation in Indonesia: A Review Essay
Foreign Policy Research Institute
An essay reviewing the implications of the Indonesian elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-17
Democracy, the Undiscovered Country: Preparing for the 2010 Election
ICPS
A 5-page policy brief reviewing Ukraine's political scene prior to the forthcoming presidential elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-22
Democracy: A Short History
Evatt Foundation
A brief paper tracing the history of democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-10
Democracy’s Plight in the European Neighbourhood: Struggling transitions and proliferating dynasties
CEPS
This paper discusses whether international democracy promotion in the European neighbourhood is running out of steam
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-02
Democracy's Sobering State
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A 5-page U.S. article reviewing the state of democracy in the world
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-06
Democratic Audit of Australia: Populism vs Citizen Rights
Democratic Audit of Australia
A 12-page Australian paper highlighting the threat posed by populist majoritarianism
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-28
Democratic Consolidation in Georgia After the "Rose Revolution"?
Peace Research Institute Frankfurt
A 46-page German report analyzing the state of democratization in Georgia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-03-13
Democratic Control of Armed Forces in Military Interventions: A Challenge to Global Governance
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
A 26-page working paper focusing on issues relating to the democratic control of multinational military interventions authorised by the U.N.
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-04-21
Democratic Governance Challenges of Cyber Security
DCAF
This 50-page Swiss working paper examines the democratic governance concerns arising due to the pace at which states and private companies are reinforcing online security and preparing for cyber war
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-05
Democratic Space in Asia-Pacific
UNDP
This 39-page working paper explores the concept of democratic space in the context of the Asia-Pacific region. It examines the factors that affect the quality and capacity of democratic space to give poor and marginalised groups meaningful opportunities to participate in politics and governance and exercise their human rights
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-02
Democratic Transitions: Case Studies from Asia
FPRI
A US article studying how democracies have emerged in Asia in spite of the absence of a liberal political tradition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-20
Democratisation's Third Wave and the Challenges of Democratic Deepening
ABIA et al.
A 62-page Irish working paper assessing international democratic assistance and the lessons learned
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-11
Democratization and Human Rights in Central Asia
CEPS
This 11-page policy brief examines the progress made in Central Asia to introduce democratic reform and respect for human rights
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2007-07-11
Democratization and Security in Central and Eastern Europe and the Post-Soviet States
DGAP
The 104-page report of a conference held to highlight the different trajectories and processes of democratization in states of former communist rule
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-11-03
Democratization in Egypt: The Potential Role of Decentralization
Urban Institute
This 5-page US policy brief highlights the role decentralization can play in reforming Egypt's public sector to ensure its responsiveness to the needs of the people
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-09
Democratization in the European Neighbourhood
Centre for European Policy Studies
A 240-page book on the process of democratization in the wider European Neighbourhood since 2004
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-07
Democratization Reforms in Turkey (1993-2004)
Turkish Economic and Social Studies Foundation
A 42-page Turkish study analyzing recent constitutional and other legal reforms in fundamental civil rights and liberties, political rights, the rule of law and civil-military relations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-22
Democratizing Public Services: Lessons from Other Jurisdictions and Implications for Health Care Reform in BC
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
This 45-page Canadian paper argues that health care reform will not be fully effective unless the forms of governance are democratized
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-06
Designing an Integrated Strategy for Peace, Security and Development in Post-Agreement Sudan
Netherlands Institute of International Relations
A 102-page occasional paper synthesizing Sudan's key problems in governance, security and development and to outline policy interventions for a sustainable peace
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-22
Determinants of Constitutional Change: Why Do Countries Change Their Form of Government?
CESifo
A country’s form of government has important economic and political consequences, but the determinants that lead countries to choose either parliamentary or presidential systems are largely unexplored. This paper studies this choice by analyzing the factors that make countries switch from parliamentary to presidential systems (or vice versa)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-24
Determinants of Direct Democracy
CESifo
This 23-page paper investigates the demographic, economic, political and cultural determinants of direct democracy in 87 countries
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29
Devout Democracies
American Enterprise Institute
This article discusses the interaction of democratization and religion in the Middle East
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-29
Diasporas and Fragile States
DIIS
This 4-page Danish policy brief examines the influence of diasporas on fragile states
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-10-16
Difficult Development of Parliamentary Politics in the Gulf
CEIP
A US article arguing that meaningful reform to governance in Gulf states will depend not just on shows of popular discontent but on the representative institutions in those countries taking on a much more significant role in challenging the government on the public’s behalf
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-14
Dignity, Democracies & Dynasties – in the Wake of the Revolt on the Arab Street
CEPS
A 3-page commentary considering what may follow after the heady days of revolutionary euphoria in Tunis and Cairo
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-18
Direct Representation: Towards a Conversational Democracy
Institute for Public Policy Research
A 24-page U.K pamphlet addressing the problem of disconnection between political representatives and the represented
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-22
Disaster Politics
CFR
A US article on the relationship of political systems to disaster mitigation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22
Discussion: The State of Arab Liberalism
Middle East Review of International Affairs
Transcript of a forum on Arab Liberalism and Democracy in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-01-04
Dissonance in Development: Foreign Aid and State Formation in Malawi
NUPI
The main focus of this 190-page Norwegian thesis is on how foreign aid and development affects the state
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-01-12
Do Better Paid Politicians Perform Better? Disentangling Incentives from Selection
IZA
This 51-page discussion paper finds that a higher wage attracts more educated candidates, and that better paid politicians size down the government machinery by improving internal efficiency. Importantly, most of this performance effect is driven by the selection of competent politicians, rather than by the incentive to be reelected
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-23
Do Democratic Transitions Produce Bad Economic Outcomes?
Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law
This 16-page working paper examines the effect of democratization on economic performance
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-01-26
Do Policy Networks Lead to Network Governing?
Danish National Institute of Social Research
A 28-page Danish working paper challenges the notion that the creation of local policy networks necessarily leads to network governing
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-08
Do the Post-Communist Transitions Offer Lessons for the Arab World?
FPRI
A 5-page US essay on the usefulness of analogies between the Arab Spring and post-communist transitions
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15
Does Bosnia/Herzegovina Need the Institution of the High Representative (OHR)?
IFIMES
An article examining whether the Office of the High Representative and EU Special Representative continues to have a role in the reconstruction of Bosnia/Herzegovina
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-26
Does Morocco Have a Place in the GCC?
CEIP
A US article commenting on the GCC's invitation to Morocco to join the organisation
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-26
Does Subjective Left-Right Position Have a Causal Effect on Support for Redistribution?
SFI
This 40-page Danish paper uses a comparative analysis of Sweden, Germany and Norway to study the connection between political values and support for redistribution
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-25
Does Terrorism Work?
Maurice Falk Institute
This 52-page Israeli paper examines whether terrorism is an effective tool to achieve political goals
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-11
Doing Business in Disputed Regions
DGAP
A 19-page German proposal for a new focus on private sector support for statebuilding
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-12-13
Doing the Unthinkable
Kyiv Post
An article on the current political situation in Ukraine
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-11
Domocratization in Postcommunist Europe: Illiberal Regimes and the Leverage of International Actors
FSI Stanford
A US working paper discussing the success of the EU in the democratization of Eastern and Southeast Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Donations to Political Parties in the United Kingdom
Democratic Audit of Australia
This paper examines the impact of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2004 on political funding in the UK
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-05
Don't Forget Syria
ISS
A 2-page European analysis warning the international community not to neglect developments in Syria
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-06
Don't Think Twice about Japanese Politics. It's All Right.
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese commentary on the nature of Japanese politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25
Downloading Democracy? Potential and Limitations of the Internet for Advancing Citizens' Rights in Latin America
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
This 17-page German essay describes how the Internet has contributed to democratization in Latin America, and offers proposals for extending the benefit
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-21
Downward Spiral: HIV/AIDS, State Capacity and Political Conflict in Zimbabwe
United States Institute of Peace
A 52-page study tracing the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the economy and governance of Zimbabwe and concluding with a set of policy recommendations for the international community
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-07-30
DR Congo: Stage Victory
SWP
A 4-page German commentary on the events surrounding Congo's presidential elections
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-10-25
Duma Elections and Protests
CCS et al.
This 18-page publication analyses the results of the December Duma elections and the subsequent mass protests
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2012-03-17
Duma Elections: Expert Analysis
CEIP
Several US analyses of Russia's election results and what the public response might mean for the country’s future
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-16
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
E Pluribus Unum: Decision-Makers and Decision-Making in Iran
ISS
A 4-page policy brief on governmental decision-making in Iran
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-08
E-Consultation: Enabling Democracy Between Elections
IRPP
The objective of this 40-page Canadian paper is to present the strengths and weaknesses of e-consultation in theory and practice, but also to provide evidence of this position as a valuable, if not essential, part of a new era of democratic governance.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21
Early Economic Recovery in Fragile States: Priority Areas and Operational Challenges
Clingendael
This 90-page Dutch report focuses on how economic activities can contribute to overall stability as part of an integrated reconstruction strategy in fragile states
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-06
Early Recovery in Post-conflict Countries: A Conceptual Study
Clingendael
This 94-page Dutch research report discusses the policy strategies and operational frameworks of selected bilateral donors, regional and multilateral organisations working for recovery in post-conflict situations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-11
East Timor: The Crisis Beyond the Coup Attempt
Nautilus Institute at RMIT
An Australian paper examining the crisis in East Timor
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-19
Economic Constraint and Ukraine’s Security Policy
IFRI
This 24-page French paper examines the motivations for extending Russia's Crimean bas lease as well as the history of military reform in the country to find that economic interests rather than ideological issues have motivated decision making in this area
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-31
Economic Crime and Punishment in North Korea
Peterson Institute
A 24-page US working paper describing how the North Korean regime disproportionately targets politically suspect groups, particularly those involved in market-oriented economic activities
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-08
Economic Freedom and the Trade-Off between Equality and Growth
NCPA
A 17-page US paper on the consequences of governmental paolicies that aggressively redistribute income
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-01
Economic Freedom of the World: 2005 Report
Fraser Institute
This 206-page (annual) report contains an index measuring the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom, and a chapter comparing the respective impacts of economic freedom and democracy on peace/conflict
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-12
Economic Reforms in Moldova: Avoiding the Ukrainian Trap
ICPS
This 36-page report examines how Ukraine’s reform experience could be valuable for Moldova as it could prevent the country from falling into the same traps aws Ukraine while revealing the obstacles to democratic transformations in the country
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-14
Ecuador: Overcoming Instability?
Crisis Group
A 36-page report examining the roots of instability in Eucuador
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-07
Edging Towards Reform: Kuwait's Security Sector
Stimson Center
A commentary on democratization in Kuwait, with special reference to the security sector
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-06-14
Effectiveness and Efficiency: Priorities for Reducing Red Tape
Australian Council of Social Service
This 9-page Australian briefing sets out priorities for improving the viability and effectiveness of community services by reducing the overly onerous and unnecessary burden of red tape
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-24
Efficient and Inefficient Welfare States
IZA
This 47-page discussion paper shows that cross country differences in the generosity and the quality of the welfare state are associated with differences in the trustworthiness of their citizens
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-15
Egypt and Islamic Sharia: A Guide for the Perplexed
CEIP
This US Q&A explains what the Islamic sharia is—and is not—and how it might be interpreted in Egypt’s new political system
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19
Egypt Can’t Replicate the Turkish Model: But It Can Learn From It
CEIP
A US article arguing that although reformists tout the “Turkish model” as an example for Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood, the countries’ different neoliberal trajectories suggest that Egypt’s Islamist parties have a much more difficult road ahead
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-13
Egypt in Transition
CRS
A 25-page US report providing a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-12
Egypt in Transition
CRS
This 19-page US report provides a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-28
Egypt in Transition
CRS
This 24-page updated report provides a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-02
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 32-page US report providing an overview of U.S.-Egyptian relations, Egyptian politics, and U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-07
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 34-page US updated report providing an overview of Egyptian politics and current issues in US-Egyptian relations
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-02
Egypt: Don't Give Up on Democracy Promotion
CEIP
This 8-page US policy brief assesses the chances of success for US democracy promotion in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-10
Egypt: Security, Political and Islamist Challenges
SSI
This 161-page US monograph approaches 3 issues in contemporary Egypt; failures of governance and political development, Islamism and counterterrorism
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-10-27
Egypt: What the U.S. Should Do
FPRI
This 3-page US bulletin considers how the US should react to the uprising in Egypt
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2011-01-29
Egypt’s Constitution: Conflicting Visions
CEIP
This US article raises the possibility that a new Egyptian constitution may produce a dysfunctional and undemocratic outcome
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-10
Egypt’s Democratic Transition: Five Important Myths About the Economy and International Assistance
CEIP
A joint report on Egypt's economic prospects and needs
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-08
Egypt’s Electoral Commission: Who’s Running the Show?
CEIP
This 2-page US article discusses the independence of Egypt's Electoral Commission
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-23
Egypt’s Judges in a Revolutionary Age
CEIP
This 26-page US paper examines the possibilities for judicial independence in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-23
Egypt’s Leaders in Waiting
"Inside Story"
This Australian article considers posssible leadership options for Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-21
Egypt’s New Brotherhood Leadership: Implications and Limits of Change
CEIP
A 2-page US article describing how contentious leadership elections and recent arrests of major figures are testing Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-20
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
Egypt’s Next President
CEIP
A US analysis of the forthcoming presidential election in Egypt and its likely outcome |
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-11
Egypt’s Revolution: Two Lessons from History
CEIP
A US article arguing that popular protest and international pressure must continue and the army must support the protesters or remain neutral for real democratic change to be achieved in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-14
Egypt’s Salafi Challenge
Brookings
This US article considers the implications of the unexpected rise of the Salafis in Egypt’s parliamentary election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09
Egypt’s Transition in Crisis
CEIP
A US article claiming that Egypt risks following the wrong Turkish model, with the military, backed by other key institutions and secular political parties, acting against Islamist movements
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-06
Egypt’s Transition in Crisis: Falling into the Wrong Turkish Model?
CEIP
A US commentary on the political situation in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-10
Egypt’s Transition Six Months On: From Diversity to Divisiveness
Brookings
A series of observations made about the state of Egypt’s turbulent transition made by a recent visitor
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-15
Egyptian Democracy and the Muslim Brotherhood
ISS
A 36-page paper containing insights, analysis and recommendations on Egyptian democracy and the Muslim Brotherhood
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-05