Governance & Politics
Justice or Stability? Hizbullah, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and Consequences for the Region
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 12-page Australian paper explores what the outcomes of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri) will mean for both key domestic actors in Lebanese politics such as Hizbullah, and regional players like Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-22
Taiwan's Identity Challenge
Lowy Institute for International Policy
An article analysing the tensions between Taiwan's uniquely dependent geo-strategic position and its nation-building quest
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-02-23
What the Tunisian and Egyptian Uprisings Mean for the Middle East
Lowy Institute for International Policy
This 14-page Australian perspective examines the consequences for the Middle East of the uprisings in Tunisia and Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-10
World Wide Webs: Diasporas and the International System
Lowy Institute
A 107-page Australian report examining the growth of diasporas and the resulting implications
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-18
Is a "New Middle East" Possible?
Lowy Institute
A 14-page perspective examining the prospects for a "new middle east"
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-26
Islamism and Democracy in Egypt, Indonesia and Turkey
Lowy Institute
A 4-page executive summary of an Australian paper examines how three different Islamist movements, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the Prosperous Justice Party in Indonesia and the Justice and Development Party have sought to adapt to democratic politics and how in turn electoral or democratic participation has shaped the evolution of their ideology, policies and activism.
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-09
Koizumi's Legacy: Japan's New Politics
Lowy Institute
This 10-page Australian analysis evaluates prime minister Koizumi's legacy for Japanese politics and international policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-26
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
Too Big to Fail in Financial Crisis: Motives, Countermeasures and Prospects
Levy Economics Institute
This 31-page US working paper argues that a better understanding of why too-big-to-fail policies have persisted will provide a stronger basis for developing effective reforms
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15
Fiscal Responsibility: What Exactly Does It Mean?
Levy Economics Institute
This 19-page US working paper considers the concept of sustainable government debt and the role of deficits in the economy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15
Habits of Highly-Effective Countries: Lessons for South Africa
Law Review Project
This 63-page South African report analyses the world's most and least successful countries to ascertain which policies a growth-seeking country should adopt
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-09
Tymoshenko Government Off to a Promising, Ambitious Start
Kyiv Post
An op-ed commenting on the early promise of Ukraine's new government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-25
Can Ukraine Join Europe as Yanukovych Moves Away from EU Values?
Kyiv Post
A commentary on Ukraine's future in Europe
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-04
Doing the Unthinkable
Kyiv Post
An article on the current political situation in Ukraine
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-11
Too Little, Too Late. Europe Needs Better Crisis Management
Korber Foundation
A 58-page German policy paper on Europe's crisis management
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-17
The Impacts of Enlargement on the Central and Eastern European Countries
KIEP
This 74-page Korean paper deals with the process of EU enlargement, focusing on the negotiations and their consequences. It gathers arguments in favour of joining the European Union on the side of the new members. Moreover, it addresses traditional and new community policies that have to cope with the new challenges, starting from the decision-making process and the reforming of the common agricultural policy, through budgetary considerations to desirable new activities of the enlarged Union in economic, social and political areas
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-14
The Iron Cage of Democracy: Institutional Similarity and Stasis in African Political Party Systems
Kellogg Institute
This 44-page US working paper asks how to understand the development of new institutions in nascent democracies, and what explains the persistence of institutional forms that do not conform to rationalist expectations of competitive efficiency
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-14
Radical Democracy in the Andes: Indigenous Parties and the Quality of Democracy in Latin America
Kellogg Institute
A 41-page US working paper exploring whether recently-formed indigenous political parties in Ecuador and Bolivia are fulfilling their promise to improve the quality of local government
Governance & Politics, Indigenous AffairsPosted: 2007-01-26
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
Political Disaffection and Democratization History in New Democracies
Kellogg Institute
This 64-page working paper identifies the particular nature of disaffection in new democracies, and argues that it explains the lower propensity of their citizens to participate in the democratic process
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-17
What will Become of China After the Olympics?
JIIA
A Japanese view of China's future
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-07
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
Pakistan: Change in Mindset Needed to Counter Threats from Within
JIIA
This 4-page Japanese article argues that to avoid the "Afghanistanization" of Pakistan, a change in the mindset and strategy of the army and the ISI is of crucial importance
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-14
Reform of the UN Human Rights Mechanism: Current State and Challenges
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese article on the UN human rights mechanism
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-14
Indonesian Politics: Prospects for the Coming Presidential Election
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese assessment of trends in Indonesian politics
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-16
Putin's Return to the Presidency and Its Implications for Asia
JIIA
A 3-page Japanese commentary speculating upon the likely future Russian policy towards Asia, particularly Japan and the rest of the Far East
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-07
Indonesian Politics: Prospects for the Coming Presidential Election
JIIA
A 4-page Japanese analysis of the recent parliamentary elections held in Indonesia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-27
Riyalpolitik
Jerusalem Report
An Israeli perspective on the current political situation in Saudi Arabia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-11
The Kurdish Quiet Spring
Jerusalem Post
An Israeli article considering whether the Kurds will be able to enhance their national cause for self-determination
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-19
Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People: From the San Remo Conference (1920) to the Netanyahu-Abbas Talks
JCPA
An Israeli article asserting Israel's right as the nation-state of the Jewish people
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19
Saudi Arabia’s King Changes the Guard
Jane's
This 3-page article examines the impact of recent governmental changes in Saudi Arabia and considers whether they could lead to reform in the kingdom
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-06-13
Political Stability in Arab States: Economic Causes and Consequences
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
A 55-page Israeli paper analyzing some of the strengths and weaknesses of Arab states from an economic perspective and describing how threats to domestic stability have been countered by economic reforms
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-31
The Effects of Disengagement on Palestinian Politics and Society
Jaffee Center for Strategic Studies
An Israeli assessment of the political and economic conditions likely to dominate in the Palestinian Authority following disengagement
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-08-16
Politicians' Outside Earnings and Political Competition
IZA
This 22-page discussion paper deals with the impact of electoral competition on politicians' outside earnings
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-02
Outside Income and Moral Hazard: The Elusive Quest for Good Politicians
IZA
This 45-page paper, based on Italian data, examines the trade-off between the quality of elected officials and the effort they exert in political life
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-07
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
Government Decentralization as a Disincentive for Transnational Terror? An Empirical Analysis
IZA
This 42-page discussion paper analyzes the impact of decentralization on the occurrence of transnational terror
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-05
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
International Terrorism, Political Instability and the Escalation Effect
IZA
This 43-page paper presents a new rationale (the escalation effect) stressing domestic political instability as the main reason for international terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-05
Growth, History, or Institutions? What Explains State Fragility in Sub-Saharan Africa
IZA
This 31-page discussion paper explores the determinants of state fragility in sub-Saharan Africa
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-25
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
Stimulating Local Public Employment: Do General Grants Work?
IZA
This 37-page discussion paper estimates causal effects of intergovernmental grants on personnel in different local government sectors
Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-09-23
Joblessness and Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Democracy
IZA
A discussion paper analyzing the extent to which joblessness of individuals and the prevailing unemployment rate in a country impact perceptions of the effectiveness of democracy
Governance & Politics, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-05-16
Britain as a Focus for Hamas’ Political, Propaganda and Legal Activities in Europe
ITIC
An 11-page Israeli brief describing the propaganda activities of Hamas and its supporters in Britain
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-27
Kosovo: The View from Serbia
ISS-EU
A 6-page analysis of Serbian public and political opinion over the Kosovo issue
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-07
Guinea-Bissau's Legislative Elections: What Implications for Stability?
ISS-EU
This 5-page brief analyses the peace process in Guinea-Bissau and highlights how November's elections might contribute to peace and stability in that country.
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-05
What is to be Done with Serbia?
ISS-EU
A 3-page analysis paper offering suggestions for the EU to consider in its short-term approach to Serbia
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-07
FYR of Macedonia after Bucharest: Avoiding Another European Failure in the Balkans
ISS-EU
This 6-page paper offers an analysis of the precarious state of the FYR of Macedonia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-06-27
Monitoring a Region in Crisis: The European Union in West Africa
ISS-EU
This 85-page paper suggests approaches for improving the EU's current responses to West Africa's fragile economic and poilitical stability
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-27
Building the Future: The EU's Contribution to Global Governance
ISS-EU
A 146-page paper envisaging the advent of global governance and considering the EU's contribution
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-20
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
The Libyans Must be Protected from Qadaffi
ISS Europa
A security analyysis calling for the international community must urgently stop Qaddafi’s murderous madness against peaceful demonstrators whose only crime is to ask for freedom and a better life
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-02-23
The Future of Democracy in the Arab World: How Relevant is the Turkish Experience?
ISS Europa
An opinion piece arguing that only be after consolidating essential democratic institutions that Arab countries will learn to successfully combine Islam, democracy and modernity
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-23
Negotiating the Final Status of Kosovo
ISS Europa
This 100-page paper provides an account of the complex negotiation process on the final status of Kosovo
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-01-07
Russian Elections and Relations between the Centre and the Regions
ISS EU
In the light of the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections this paper takes a look at the development of Russian federalism throughout the past decade
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-12-03
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
Post-Election Iraq: From Sectarianism to Democratic Governance?
ISS
An opinion piece assessing political progress in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-19
Building Peace for the Rule of Law
ISS
A Dutch address discussing the interaction of peacebuilding and the rule of law
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-11-09
Yemen: The Evolution of a Problem
ISS
This 3-page opinion piece argues that the European Union has the resources to be a significant player in Yemen, helping to arrest its deteriorating security situation by taking the lead in terms of human rights and development initiatives
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-13
Has the EU lost Ukraine?
ISS
This 6-page analysis argues that the EU has not lost Ukraine, but it needs to carefully calibrate its policy so as to maintain the process of rapprochement
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-03-13
Syria: Violence as a Communications Strategy
ISS
This opinion piece explains why Assad believes that he has carte blanche to do what it takes to restore his grip over Syria.
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-08-18
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
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
Virtual or Real Change? The Parliamentary Elections in Belarus
ISS
This 4-page article looks at developments in Belaru before and after the September elections, and recommends ways forward for the EU.
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-07
Yemen after Saleh
ISS
This European opinion piece highlights the risk that the potential for things going badly in Yemen after Saleh’s departure is great
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-04-06
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
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
Karzai's Balancing Act: Bringing 'China' In?
ISAS
A 9-page Singaporean analysis of China's interests in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16
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
The Intersecting of Governance and Citizenship in Canada: Not Quite the Third Way
IRPP
This study explains the changing relationship between the state and the voluntary sector in Canada
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-19
Human Services Systems Integration: A Conceptual Framework
IRP
This 20-page US discussion paper develops a set of organising principles and constructs for planning a service integration initiative
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-23
Misleading Statistical Studies
IPS
An 8-page New Zealand study examining how statistical studies can mislead policymakers
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-23
Ghana's Transformation
IPRI
A first-person account of John Kufuor's years as president, describing some of his administration’s most successful projects, especially those related to agriculture
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-17
Towards a Smarter State
IPPR, PwC
A 20-page UK document outlining a programme of work that aims to set out the practical steps that are needed to deliver a smarter, more effective state
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
Reform in Jordan: The Role of Political Islamists
IPPR
A 19-page UK report identifying four areas in which Western policymakers could improve their current efforts to support reform processes in Jordan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-23
Capable Communities: Towards Citizen-Powered Public Services
IPPR
This 28-page UK report asks how, in practical terms, citizens can act together to improve the way public services work for them
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25
A Lasting Glow: Seizing the Optimism of the Arab Spring
IPPR
This UK article predicts the seeds of the Arab Spring spreading further across the Middle East, with regime change on the way in Syria and even Iran
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-10
States of Conflict: A Case Study on Statebuilding in Kosovo
IPPR
A 15-page UK paper identifying key challenges to a successful and lasting transition from conflict to self-sustaining peace in Kosovo
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-29
Identity, Politics and Public Policy
IPPR
A 13-page UK paper studying the interaction between identity, politics and public policy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-21
Brothers in Arms? Engaging the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt
IPPR
This 29-page UK paper considers whether Western governments should seek to engage with the Muslim Botherhood
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15
Bad News Makes Headlines: Security Challenges Posed by Pakistan
IPPR
This 7-page UK paper attempts to offer a balanced understanding of Pakistani politics and their implications for Western policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-25
Reform in Morocco: The Role of Political Islamists
IPPR
This 16-page UK paper focuses on Morocco and the nature of the Party of Justice and Development (PJD)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-13
Pakistan’s Stability: The Global Stakes
IPCS
A 4-page Indian issue brief considering the stability of Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-14
Ethnicity, Separatism and Terrorism in Xinjiang
IPCS
A 12-page Indian report examining the nature of ethnic, religious and militant influences on the Uyghur-Chinese state relationship
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-12-14
'Civilian Supremacy’ in Nepal
IPCS
An Indian article analyzing the causes of the faltering peace process in Nepal
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-21
Nepal: Preventing a Flare-up
IPCS
An Indian commentary on the current political situation in Nepal
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2010-01-13
The UN Security Council's Counterterrorism Program: What Lies Ahead?
IPA
This 29-page report proposes improvements in the way that the Security Council acts against terrorism
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-08
Managing Contradictions: The Inherent Dilemmas of Postwar Statebuilding
IPA
This 18-page report summarizes the findings of a collaborative research project seeking to disentangle some of the key dilemmas of statebuilding
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-08
Two Opposing Views of Social Change in Bolivia
International Relations Center
A description of opposing views on how best to effect necessary social change in Bolivia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-24
The Dirigiste Divide: How Governments Obstruct Development and Access to ICTs
International Policy Network
This 11-page briefing paper argues that the digital divide between rich and poor countries stems from restrictions on entrepreneurial activity imposed by the governments of poor countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-21
Making States Work: From State Failure to State-Building
International Peace Academy
This 26-page report considers how internal and external actors can best contribute to the rebuilding of failed states
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-29
Rule of Law Programs in Peace Operations
International Peace Academy
A 19-page policy report aiming to integrate recent developments in rule of law programmes in peace operations into discussions currently taking place
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2005-08-08
A Rapid Equity-focused Health Impact Assessment of a Policy Implementation Plan
International Journal for Equity in Health
This 12-page Australian article examines the promises and problems of using health impact assessment when policymaking
Health, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-16
Iraq's Constitution: Breakthrough overshadowed by violence
International Institute for Strategic Studies
A 2-page article from "Strategic Comments", analysing agreement on Iraq's provisional constitution, the contemporaneous terrorist activity and the challeges for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-06
Governing Palestine: Internal Struggle, External Coercion
International Institute for Strategic Studies
This paper reports on the situation of the new Palestinian government and suggests how the international community might best react to a Hamas government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-04-19
Success, Failure and the Foundation of a New Iraq
International Institute for Middle East and Balkan States
This article discusses the constitutional aspects of the new Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-11
Serbia 2006: The Year of Denouement?
International Instiitute for Middle East and Balkan Studies
This article, by a former Serbian prime minister, discusses Kosovo, the Union of Serbia and Montenegro and Serbian cooperation with the International Criminal Tribunal
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-05
Saudi Arabia Backgrounder: Who are the Islamists?
International Crisis Group
A 32-page background to Islamist movements in Saudi Arabia, and the need for serious internal reforms if the radical elements are to be defeated
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-22
Building Judicial Independence in Pakistan
International Crisis Group
A 41-page report urging a comprehensive reform of Pakistan's judiciary as a prerequisite of the country's returning to democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-11-12
Liberia and Sierra Leone: Rebuilding Failed States
International Crisis Group
A 44-page report explaining how current international interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone are failing to produce stable states because they do not tackle the underlying political dynamics
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2004-12-10