Governance & Politics
Reforming Legislatures: Is One House Better than Two?
CESifo
This 42-page working paper proposes a theoretical framework casting some lights on the drawbacks of bicameral state legislatures and on the effects of proposed constitutional reforms in the US
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-10
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Crisis
CESifo
This 18-page working paper investigates the effects of economic crises on the subsequent economic performance, economic reform, democratization and institutional change
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-07
The Economic Effects of Direct Democracy: A First Global Assessment
CESifo
This 43-page working paper assesses the economic effects of direct democratic institutions
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-21
It's the Media, Stupid - How Media Activity Shapes Public Spending
CESifo
This 38-page working paper examines the allocation of public spending across jurisdictions contingent on media activity
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21
Letter From Sana’a: The Link Between Governance and Security in Yemen
CFR
This 2-page US article illustrates how Yemen's central power vacuum is being filled by interest groups -- including al Qaeda’s regional offshoot, al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-15
Somalia: A New Approach
CFR
A 60-page US report proposing a strategy to combat terrorism and promote development and stability in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-18
Sovereign Wealth and Sovereign Power
CFR
This 64-page report studies the strategic consequences of American indebtedness
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15
Burnt Orange: What Ukraine’s Presidential Election Means for Democracy
CFR
A 2-page US article on the implications of Ukraine's presidential election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
Harnessing International Institutions to Address Climate Change
CFR
This 27-page US working paper examines the existing climate-related efforts and capabilities, as well as the future potential, of a variety of international institutions
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-05
Will the Chinese Communist Party Survive the Crisis?
CFR
A 2-page US article assessing how the global financial crisis may affect the continued rule of the Chinese Communist Party
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-13
Beyond Darfur: Sudan's Slide Toward Civil War
CFR
A 5-page US article on the risk of civil war in Sudan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-15
The Great Crash, 2008: A Geopolitical Setback for the West
CFR
A 7-page US essay warning that the financial crisis has called into serious question the credibility of western governments and may precipitate an eastward shift of power
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-13
The Challenges of Global Health Governance
CFR
This 32-page US working paper examines the complicated landscape of global health governance, assesses the capabilities of existing institutions, and recommends more effective strategies for policy implementation
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-28
Letter From Johannesburg: The ANC’s Party Crashers
CFR
This 2-page US article considers the future of South African opposition politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-27
Will the Chinese Communist Party Survive the Crisis?
CFR
This 2-page US article explains how Beijing's shrinking economy may threaten one-party rule in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-27
Mexico's Drug War
CFR
A US backgrounder on Mexico's worsening drug problem
Drug Abuse, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-11-25
A Tale of Two Africas
CFR
A US commentary comparing the differing aftermaths of recent elections in Ghana and Guinea
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-20
South Sudan's Challenge to Africa's Colonial Borders
CFR
A US brief on the implications of South Sudan independence for other secession movements in sub-Saharan Africa
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-07-11
Pivotal Elections for Emerging Peru
CFR
A US brief on political prospects in Peru
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-12
Bolivia on the Brink
CFR
A 56-page US report addressing the ongoing social, political and economic challenges facing Bolivia
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-23
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
Pakistan's Institutions and Civil Society
CFR
A US backgrounder on Pakistan's institutions
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-28
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
Libya's Leadership Crossroads
CFR
This US brief explaining that the elements that would allow for a smooth and peaceful transition of power in Libya are absent
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-28
Intensifying Diplomacy on Sudan
CFR
A US brief on diplomatic efforts designed to induce the key political actors in Sudan to manage successfully the referenda and the post-referenda environment
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-08
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
CFR
A US backgrounder on Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-21
Egypt's Post-Mubarak Path
CFR
A US analysis brief on Egypt's post-Mubarak direction
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-13
Disaster Politics
CFR
A US article on the relationship of political systems to disaster mitigation
Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22
Planning for Post-Mugabe Zimbabwe
CFR
This 56-page US report examines the prospects for regime change in Zimbabwe
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-12-08
Syrian Regime's Unsteady Hand
CFR
A US analysis of the Syrian government's reaction to demonstrations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-11
Nigeria: Elections and Continuing Challenges
CFR
A 53-page US report suggesting immediate and mid-term courses of action for Nigerians and the international community, in the interest of the country's stability
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-04-20
What Sadr's Return Means for Iraq
CFR
A US article on the implications of Sadr's return to Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-18
Fidel's Final Victory
CFR
A 6-page article assessing Cuba's future without Castro and implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-01
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
Nepal’s Two Boulders
CFR
A US article considering the future political stability of Nepal
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-06-09
Understanding Kenya's Politics
CFR
A US backgrounder to Kenya's political framework
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-31
Saving Yemen
CFR
A 3-page US article arguing that the US needs to balance its security objectives alongside political reform and development initiatives in order to maintain stability in Yemen
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25
Thailand: A Democratic Failure and Its Lessons for the Middle East
CFR
This US brief warns that initial, exuberant glimpses of democratic reform can prove a mirage, and toppling a dictator hardly guarantees a smooth path to consolidated democracy
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-01
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
The Silk Road Through Afghanistan
CFR
A 2-page US article focusing on the future of Afghanistan's economy
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-05
Meanwhile in the Maghreb
CFR
This US article considers how nervous the ruling regimes in Algeria and Morocco should be about their political futures
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-07
Iraq's Slow, Steady Political Progress
CFR
A US brief assessing Iraq's political progress
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-20
Elections and Opportunity in Myanmar
CFR
A US article on developments in Myanmar and possible future US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-08
Egypt's Real Debates Begin
CFR
A US brief on the uncertainties facing Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-01
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
Somalia's Transitional Government
CFR
A backgrounder examining the challenges to Somalia's Transitional Federal Government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-24
Young Democracies in the Balance: Lessons for the International Community
CGD
An 8-page brief exploring the underlying reasons for backsliding in the world's fledgeling democracies
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-23
Failed States, Vicious Cycles, and a Proposal
CGD
This 14-page US working paper examines the problems of failed states, including the repeated return to power of former warlords, which he argues causes institutions to become weaker and people to get poorer
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-03-08
Surrendering Sovereignty: Lessons from the South Pacific (and Australia)
CGD
This 48-page US working paper investigates why and when weak states delegate selected governance functions to others--and why a stronger state, such as Australia, would agree to take on the job
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-04
A Fresh Look at Global Governance: Exploring Objective Criteria for Representation
CGD
This 27-page US working paper considers what would constitute a representational and effective system of global governance in today's geopolitical climate
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-02-10
Iraq’s Last Window: Diffusing the Risks of a Petro-State
CGD
A 26-page US working paper outlining the benefits of an oil dividend policy for Iraq
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-19
Peace-Building without External Assistance: Lessons from Somaliland
CGDev
This 37-page paper examines how the lack of recognition of Somaliland by the international community—and the consequent ineligibility for foreign financial assistance—has shaped the region's political development
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-15
Ukraine’s Political Crisis: The Domestic and Foreign Policy Implications of the Georgia Conflict
Chatham House
An 8-page summary of a UK roundtable held to discuss Ukraine's political crisis
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-11-19
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
No Shortcut to Stability: Justice, Politics and Insurgency in Afghanistan
Chatham House
This 50-page UK report investigates the relationship between issues of justice (including governance and respect for human rights) and stability in Afghanistan, especially, although not exclusively, in relation to the rise of violent insurgency
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-17
The Special Tribunal for Lebanon and the Quest for Truth, Justice and Stability
Chatham House
This 23-page UK paper is a summary of an expert consultation which examined the impact of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon on Lebanon and the wider region and its contribution to international justice
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-17
Pakistan: Luck Running Out?
Chatham House
A 2-page UK article commenting on the current crisis in Pakistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-28
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page updated UK briefing paper defining the potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in Yemen, a strategically important Red Sea country
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-06
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
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
A 12-page UK briefing paper explaining how Yemen presents a potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in this strategically important Red Sea country
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-13
Somaliland's Prospects
Chatham House
The 8-page transcript of a speech by Somaliland's president about his plans for the country and its regional role
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-01
Iraq: No End in Sight
Chatham House
This UK article warns that the path of Iraqi politics towards 'normalisation' remains fraught and fragile
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-11
Ten Russian Propositions
Chatham House
This 6-page UK programme paper summarizing the political and economic situation in Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-11
Yemen: Political Dynamics and the International Policy Framework
Chatham House
The transcript of a UK speech on what the UK and the international community can do to assist Yemen
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-02
Yemen: Fear of Failure
Chatham House
This UK briefing paper describes the potent combination of problems for policy-makers confronting the prospect of state failure in this strategically important Red Sea country
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-12-29
Mozambique: Balancing Development, Politics and Security
Chatham House
A 35-page UK paper considering the challenges posed to peace and security in Mozambique
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-09-30
Right Response: Understanding and Countering Populist Extremism in Europe
Chatham House
This 46-page UK report examines the drivers behind the support for populist extremist parties and considers possible political responses
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-22
Yemen: The Way Forward
Chatham House
The 8-page transcript of a UK event held to discuss the challenges faced by Yemen's transitional government, expected political developments, and the country's political and economic prospects
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-13
'Bread, Dignity and Social Justice': The Political Economy of Egypt's Transition
Chatham House
A 20-page UK briefing paper examining the Political Economy of Egypt’s Transition
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
Pakistan: Dealing with the Taliban
Chatham House
A UK article commenting on the apparent capitulation of the Pakistani government to the 'Pakistani Taliban'
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-29
Uganda's Election: Challenges Ahead
Chatham House
A UK commentary on the political situation in Uganda
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-18
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
Libya - Revolutionary Forty Years On
Chatham House
A 4-page UK article looking at Libya's relations with the West
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-05
Elections in Japan: Poised for Power
Chatham House
This 3-page UK article asks whether Japan's new government has the vision to tackle the challenges facing it
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-05
Sierra Leone: Reform or Relapse? Conflict and Governance Reform
Chatham House
A 49-page UK report exploring the degree to which the underlying causes of the recent civil war in Sierra Leone have been tackled
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-29
Israeli Settlements: Time for a Solution
Chatham House
This UK article considers what can be done to resolve the settlers issue, and whether it will strain US-Israeli relations and undermine an Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-08
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
Post-Revolutionary Georgia on the Edge?
Chatham House
A 16-page UK briefing paper arguing that there is reason to question the sustainability of Georgia's economic model and the stability of the post-war political situation
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-03-23
What Will the World Look Like in the Obama Era?
Chatham House
A 16-page UK speech on the shifts in global power
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-04
A Treaty Too Far?
Chatham House
This 4-page UK article argues that inspired leadership and a new spirit of openness are needed if the Lisbon Treaty is to win the consent and favour of European citizens
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-03
Thailand: No Longer the Land of Smiles?
Chatham House
This 19-page UK paper assesses the political situation in Thailand
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-19
Preliminary Analysis of the Voting Figures in Iran’s 2009 Presidential Election
Chatham House
This 19-page UK paper offers some observations about the official data and the debates surrounding the 2009 Iranian Presidential Election
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-04
Hong Kong Ten Years On: An Assessment of the Special Administrative Region
Chatham House
This 6-page briefing paper examines the economic and political development of Hong Kong over the past decade
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-26
Sudan: Elections and Beyond
Chatham House
This UK article examines the prospects for stability in Sudan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-18
Iran: Revolutionary Guards: March of the Guards
Chatham House
This 5-page UK article describes how Iran's hard-line Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, the Pasdaran, are sheltering substantial parts of the country's nuclear project and closely control its missile programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-27
Jerusalem: A Modern Vision
Chatham House
The 20-page transcript of a UK address on the future of Jerusalem by the city's mayor
Urban Issues, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-18
Ukraine between Russia and the European Union
Cicero Foundation
A 5-page address analyzing Ukraine's current situation
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-28
Post 8/8: Shaping Georgia's Future after the Russian Invasion
Cicero Foundation
This 10-page paper considers the prospects for Georgia's future
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-29
Shaping Georgia's Future After the Russian Invasion
Cicero Foundation
This 8-page paper assesses the future development of Georgia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-14
EU-27 Watch
CIFE
The 14-page July 2010 issue of EU-27 Watch offers Dutch contributions to the debate on the development of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-02
Middle East and North Africa Reform: Rooted in Economic and Political Ground
CIPE
This 23-page US report argues that the key to reform in the Middle East and North Africa lies in building on the linkages between democratic governance and market economies
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21
From Promises to Action in Kenya: How to Make Democracy Work
CIPE
A 9-page article on improving democratic government in Kenya
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-05
Trading in Power: The Politics of 'Free Markets' in Afghanistan
CIPE
A 9-page article identifying the weaknesses in Afghanistan's political economy
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-02-16
A Closer Look at the Progress of Reform in Georgia
CIPE
A 6-page article describing the extent of reform in Georgia since the 2003 'Rose Revolution'
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-06
The Spirit of Democracy: How to Make Democracies Work
CIPE
A 10-page US article on the state of global democracy development and the prerequisites for future success
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-12-03
The Performance Governance System in the Philippines: Building the Capacity of Local Institutions
CIPE
This 9-page US paper describes ISA’s Performace Governance System (PGS), a successful management tool for local governments, civil society, and the private sector to work together on improving governance, service delivery, and community living standards
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-05-03
Innovative Approaches to Building Market-Based Democratic Values
CIPE
A 7-page article describing innovative approaches to democracy promotion used in Belarus
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-05
Toward an Afghan Democracy? Exploring Perceptions of Democratization in Afghanistan
CIPE
This 11-page US article argues that the future of democratization in Afghanistan depends on redefining the concept of democracy according to Afghan perspectives
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-04
Sustainable Development is Possible in Yemen
CIPE
A 6-page US article proposing a policy for combating extremism in Yemen
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-02-20
Helping Build Democracy that Delivers
CIPE
A 32-page policy paper addressing the fundamental questions of democratic governance and the relationships between economic and political freedoms
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-03