Governance & Politics
Public Private Partnerships No 'Magic Pudding'
New Matilda
An Australian commentary arguing against the use of PPPs by governments
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-12-05
Iraq: Elections, Government and Constitution
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the political situation in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-05
A New Socio-Political Breeze in South Korea: The New Left and Right
Pacific Forum CSIS
A 21-page commentary explaining the emergence of the new 'Left' and 'Right' political groupings in South Korea
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-08
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
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
Central Asia: Regional Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
A 31-page updated report reviewing recent developments in Central Asia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-11
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
A 30-page US report covering recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-11
Administrative Burdens of Regulation: Communities and Local Government
HM Government
A 7-page UK report summarizing the cost burdens imposed by local government regulation
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Simplification Plan: The Route to Better Regulation
Communities and Local Government - UK
A 68-page UK plan for simplifying local government regulations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Pakistan's Tribal Areas: Appeasing the Militants
Crisis Group
A 38-page report examining the interrelated issues of governance, militancy and extremism in the Pashtun-majority tribal areas of Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
The Politics of the Australian Federal System
Parliamentary Library - Australia
This 39-page research brief provides an overview of Australian federalism, its strengths and weaknesses
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-12
Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool
PRI
This 40-page Canadian report synthesizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a Canadian project studying the value of social capital as a public policy tool
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12
Latin America's Wrong Turn
AEI
A commentary on Latin America's poor economic performance
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-21
The Effect of Direct Democracy on Income Redistribution: Evidence for Switzerland
CESifo
This paper examines the influence of direct democracy on income distribution
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-21
Jordan and Its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?
CEIP
A 28-page US paper examining how Jordan's Islamist movement gained political legitimacy, and whether peaceful co-existence with the Jordanian regime is likely to continue
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-22
Islamist Movements in the Arab World and the 2006 Lebanon War
CEIP
This 22-page US paper examines the reaction of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and the Jordanian Islamic Action Front to the 2006 Lebanon war and its impact on domestic politics in Egypt and Jordan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-22
Reshaping Australia's Federation: A New Contract for Federal-State Relations
BCA
This 183-page action plan highlights the costs of inefficiencies in Australia's federal system and maps a course to begin a reform process
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-12-23
Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Security
CRS
This 53-page updated US report covers the governance and security issues challenging US policy in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-02
Political Effects on the Allocation of Public Expenditures: Empirical Evidence from OECD Countries
DIW
This 25-page German discussion paper examines the effects of political determinants on the allocation of public expenditure
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-01-02
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
Somalia after the Islamic Courts
Bitterlemons International
An analysis of the challenges facing Somalia since the overthrow of the Islamic Courts
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-04
Further Towards Post-Communism? From 'Left' to Regions in Ukraine
NUPI
A 30-page Norwegian paper examining the erosion of support for left-wing politicial parties in Ukraine
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-09
Bolivia's Reforms: The Danger of New Conflicts
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing warning against the threat of instability and violence in Bolivia if the country's leaders fail to negotiate an end to the current standoff
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-16
Motivations and Barriers to Citizen Governance
Communities and Local Government - UK
This 61-page UK report provides an insight into peoples' awareness and knowledge of citizen governance, the barriers and motivations to involvement and the types of people involved in these roles
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-16
Bangladesh at the Crossroads
USIP
A 12-page report of a study into the internal and external policies of the Bangladeshi government and their ramifications
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-17
Building Blocks, Stumbling Blocks: Prospects for Peace in Kashmir
USIP
A US briefing discussing the prospects for peace in Kashmir
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-17
A New Direction for Bush Administration Climate Policy
AEI
A paper examining the climate policy options for the current US Administration
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-22
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
In Their Own Words: Hizbollah's Strategy in the Current Confrontation
CEIP
A 14-page policy outlook offering an in-depth look into the mindset of Hizbollah's Leadership
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-23
Roots of Radical Islam in Central Asia
CEIP
A 44-page paper exploring the nature of radical Islam in Central Asia and examining the actions of regional Islamic communities to protest against non-Islamic governments there.
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-23
North Korea Likely to Conduct Second Nuclear Test
CNS
A 7-page US article examining the likelihood of a second North Korean nuclear test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-23
Somalia's Transitional Government
CFR
A backgrounder examining the challenges to Somalia's Transitional Federal Government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-01-24
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
Iraq Endgame
FPRI
An analysis of the US Administration's new approach to Iraq
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-28
Glasnost at Twenty
AEI
A 10-page US essay assessing the scale and impact of the glasnost phenomenon in Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-29
Egypt's Sinai Question
Crisis Group
This 37-page report examines the Sinai region in the wake of recent terrorist attacks
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-01-31
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
Will Turkey have an Islamist President?
AEI
An essay examining the political prospects in Turkey, and the implications for US foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-05
Towards a People-Driven African Union: Current Obstacles and New Opportunities
OSI, Oxfam GB, AFRODAD
A 72-page report examining the challenges and opportunities surrounding the achievement of the original vision for the African Union
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-07
Managing Ethnic Divisions in the Philippines and Malaysia
Peace Studies Program - Cornell
A 64-page occasional paper examining the interplay of ethnic diversity and democratization
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-08
Inside North Korea: A Joint U.S.-China Dialogue
USIP
The report of a US-Chinese conference held to discuss North Korea's economy, the role of external actors on North Korea's decision-making and the two countries' visions for the future of the Korean peninsula
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-08
Islamist Extremism in Bangladesh
CRS
A 6-page US report on the rise of Islamist influence and militancy in Bangladesh
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-12
Turkmenistan after Niyazov
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing urging the international community to press the new government in Turkmenistan to engage in serious democratization and improve human rights
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-13
Will Democracy Survive in Ukraine? What the Experts Say
ICPS
A 2-page commentary on recent steps taken by the Ukrainian government, and their possible impact on Ukrainian democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-13
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
Guinea: Change or Chaos
Crisis Group
The English-language executive summary of a report examining the existing government in Guinea and offering recommendations for the international community and Guinean actors to implement in order to bring about peaceful change
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-02-16
Requiem for Palestinian Reform: Clear Lessons from a Troubled Record
CEIP
This 24-page US paper examines recent democratic reform in Palestine, the consequences of Hamas' electoral victory and the lessons for the Arab and international communities
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-21
Time to Pursue Democracy in Egypt
CEIP
An 8-page US policy outlook outlining the major implications of Egypt's current political climate
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-21
The OAS and Democracy in the Americas
Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Canada
A 3-page Canadian article tracing the growth of democracy in Latin America and identifying the contribution made by the OAS
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-22
Pushing Towards Party Politics? Kuwait
CEIP
This 24-page report explores how the Islamic Constitutional Movement (ICM) in Kuwait is attempting to gain political legitimacy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-22
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
Venezuela: Hugo Chavez's Revolution
Crisis Group
A 71-page report examining the outcomes for Venezuela of Chavez' eight years in power
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23
Iraq's Political Factions: The Last Chance to Build a Governing Coalition
CIS
A 4-page essay analyzing the political barriers to stable civil government in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23
EU Justice and Home Affairs in the Western Balkans
CEPS
This 34-page working paper examines the routes by which the EU can bring states in the Western Balkans closer to EU standards in justice and home affairs
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23
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
Nepal's Constitutional Process
Crisis Group
A 45-page report examining the needs that Nepal's constitutional process must satisfy to achieve stability
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-02-27
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
Old Cards Reshuffled
SWP
A 5-page German commentary on the current security and political situation in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-27
China's Stubborn Anti-Democracy
Hoover Institution
A US article assesses the rate of democratization in China
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-02-27
Europe@50: Back to the Future
EPC
A 118-page compilation of essays examining facets of the European Union on the 50th anniversary of its foundation
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-28
Schooling and Citizenship: Evidence from Compulsory Schooling Reforms
DIW
A 48-page German discussion paper examining the relationship between years of schooling and a range of political outcome measures
Governance & Politics, EducationPosted: 2007-03-01
Reclaiming Democracy
GMF
This book provides a cross-section of perspectives on recent democratic breakthroughs in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-01
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
Ukraine Needs Everyday Democracy
ICPS
A 2-page article listing the key institutions needed in Ukraine if the country is to develop
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-03
Theories and Core Principles of Dutch Democracy
Eurogov
A 19-page paper attempting to identify certain core principles of the Dutch democratic system, together with their origins
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-06
The New Totalitarians: Social Identities and Radical Islamist Political Grand Strategy
SSI
A 79-page US monograph arguing that a clash of civilizations beteen the Muslim world and the West is not occuring, but is the aim of radical Islamist terorists
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-10
How Does Taxation Affect the Quality of Governance?
IDS
A 2-page UK policy briefing on the relationship between taxation and the quality of governance in developing countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-10
Elections
GAO
A 56-page US report on challenges encountered in the use of electronic voting systems in the US
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-11
Russia Under Putin: Toward Democracy or Dictatorship?
FPRI
Transcript of a talk on the nature of government in Russia and the outlook
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-11
Zimbabwe: An End to the Stalemate
Crisis Group
A 28-page report examining the deadlock in Zimbabwe and seeing an opportunity for resolving the situation when Robert Mugabe retires in 2008
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-11
Kosovo: What Can Go Wrong?
USIP
A US briefing discussing potential drivers of conflict in Kosovo during the forthcoming status decision and thereafter
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-14
Nigeria 2007: Building Blocks for a Peaceful Transition Workshop Report
USIP
Report of a workshop held to discuss electoral violence in Nigeria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-14
The Future of Democracy in Bangladesh
USIP
Report of a roundtable meeting held to discuss the future of democracy in Bangladesh
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-14
Evaluating Political Reform in Yemen
CEIP
This 28-page paer evaluates Yemen's reforms since national unification and recommends steps that Yemeni and external actors can take to promote more meaningful reform
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-20
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
State Capture and Widespread Corruption in Serbia
CEPS
A 37-page working paper examining the nature and scale of state capture in Serbia
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-22
Indonesia: How GAM Won in Aceh
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing examines GAM's overwhelming electoral victory in Aceh, and the implications of its empowerment
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-22
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
Karachi's Madrasas and Violent Extremism
Crisis Group
A 36-page report examining the negative role that religious schools in Karachi continue to play
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-29
Britain and the EU: A Crisis Looms
CER
A commentary on a potential falling out between Britain and the EU on the outstanding issue of a constitutional treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-03-30
Ukraine's Real Problem
CER
An article describing the weaknesses in Ukraine's governance
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-03-30
Nigeria's Elections: Avoiding a Political Crisis
Crisis Group
A 38-page report analyzing the forthcoming Nigerian elections
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-30
Pakistan: Discord in the Northern Areas
Crisis Group
A 30-page report examining growing tension in the Federally Administered Northern Area of Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-04-02
Railroading Democracy
Democratic Audit of Australia
An 8-page Australian paper arguing for more stringent rules governing lobbyists' activities
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-02
Impact Assessment Guidance
Cabinet Office - UK
A 10-page UK document describing a process designed to ensure that all new regulation is necessary and carried out with minimum burdens
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-03
Evaluation of the Role and Impact of Regional Assemblies: Final Report
Communities and Local Government - UK
This 56-page UK report examines the collective role and impact of the UK's regional assemblies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-03
Reclaiming Democracy in Central and Eastern Europe
FPRI
An examination of recent political transformations in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-06
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
Iraq and the Kurds: Resolving the Kirkuk Crisis
Crisis Group
A 30-page report highlighting the urgency of settling the status of Kirkuk
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-19
Assistance Programs Constrained in Burma
GAO
This 46-page US report describes how the Burmese government has restricted the efforts of international organisations to alleviate Burma's pressing problems
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2007-04-20
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
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
From Munich to Munich
SSI
A 3-page US essay explaining Russia's foreign policy in terms of domestic despotism
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-22
Who Rules Ahmadinejad's Iran?
USIP
A brief explanation of Iran's internal politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-22
Secularism and Foreign Policy in Turkey: New Elections, Troubling Trends
Washington Institute
A 49-page US policy focus examining the various factors making 2007 a pivotal year for Turkish democracy, secularism and foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-04-22
A Face of Islam: Muhammad-Sodig Muhammad-Yusuf
CEIP
A 36-page US paper providing an in-depth analysis of Uzbekistan's most prominent theologian and his relevance to the potential problems of Central Asia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25
Toward a Reform Agenda for the Niger Delta
CSIS
The 13-page report of a conference held to discuss the importance of the Niger Delta's challenges to Nigeria's stability
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-04-25
Political Islam in Turkey
CEPS
This 16-page working paper examines the sustainability of the pro-European discourse in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-04-25
Fourteenth Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada
Privy Council Office - Canada
A 65-page Canadian report setting out the future direction of the Federal public service in Canada
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-02
Moderate Islamists as Reform Actors: Conditions and Programmatic Change
SWP
A 98-page German research paper examining the implications of the rise of reforming Islamist parties for the 'Greater Middle East'
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-03