Governance & Politics
Representation without Taxation: The Fiscal Consequences of Electoral Institutions
Harris School
This 39-page US working paper investigates the link between electoral density and fiscal policy
Taxation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-03
Nigeria: Current Issues
CRS
This 23-page US report surveys the current political and security situation in Nigeria
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-07
The Empire of Lies
Manhattan Institute
An essay pointing to the weaknesses behind China's booming economy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-10
Administrative Theory, Interpersonal Relations and Anti-Corruption Practice in Papua New Guinea
Crawford School
A 13-page Australian paper studying anti-corruption as a practical, administrative activity, and examining its application to Papua New Guinea
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-15
The Quirk Review of Community Management and Ownership of Public Assets
Communities and Local Government - UK
A 57-page independent UK review examining the barriers limiting the ownership and management of more public assets by community organisations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-15
The Democratic Challenge: Transparency, Accountability and Effectiveness in Intelligence
CCC
A group of articles examining how democracies confront the dilemma of creating and maintaining intelligence services that are effective and under democratic civilian control ( single page linking to each article)
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-16
Contested Capitalism: Financial Politics and Implications for China
RSIS
A 47-page Singaporean working paper examining the nature of China's developing institutions
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-16
Nepal in Transition: Developing Security and Rule of Law Strategies
USIP
A briefing based on a series of dialogues held to consider the key issues facing Nepal
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2007-05-16
Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?
USIP
A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16
Parliaments and Development
ODI
A 4-page UK briefing paper discussing what shapes parliamentary performance in developing countries and what donors can do to enhance it
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-17
African Peer Review Mechanism Standards
SAIIA
A 614-page indexed collection of standards against which governance in Africa can be measured
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-05-17
The Difficult Stabilization of Afghanistan
CSS ETH
A 3-page Swiss paper discussing the problems of political stabilization in Afghanistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-20
Seeing the Light
Audit Commission - UK
A 60-page UK report designed to encourage local authorities to consider innovation as one way to achieve sustained performance improvement
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-23
Demilitarizing Algeria
CEIP
A 34-page US paper examining the power relationship between the civilian and military branches of the ruling elite in Algeria
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-23
The Challenge of Economic Reform in the Arab World: Toward More Productive Economies
CEIP
This 20-page US paper examines the major factors responsible for hindering meaningful economic reform in the Arab world
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2007-05-24
Pakistan: Shrinking Control
CSIS
A US commentary on the stability of Pakistan's government
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2007-05-24
Political Islam in Egypt
CEPS
A 20-page working paper examining changes in Egyptian political Islam and considering possible democratic models for Egypt
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-25
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
State Failure Revisited I: Globalization of Security and Neighbourhood Effects
INEF
This 56-page German paper examines state failure through the focus of the globalization of security and neighbourhood effects
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-05-25
Debating the Constitution: Between Realism and Revival
EPC
A 4-page policy brief examining the alternatives for breaking the impasse over the European Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-27
Better Regulation: A Regional Perspective
EPC
A 19-page European issue paper addressing the opportunities and challenges resulting from the transfer of legislative competence to the regional level
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-05-27
North Korea: The Nadir of Freedom
FPRI
A US bulletin describing the nature of North Korea's society
Governance & Politics, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2007-05-29
Sarkozy, Secularism and Turkey's European Future
CER
A commentary on recent political developments in Turkey
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-01
Nationalism and Religious Extremism in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Kosovo Since 1990
IFIMES
This article explores the structural complexity of the relation between nationalism and religion
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-14
Political Islam in Morocco
CEPS
This 13-page working paper examines the potential challenges to relations with Europe posed by the growing electoral popularity of Morocco's Islamists
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
Political Islam in Algeria
CEPS
A 10-page working paper analyzing how Islamic parties in Algeria are building a new relationship with democratic mechanisms in Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-14
Why Should Kosovo Get International Recognition?
IFIMES
An article examining the historical case for Kosovan independence
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-15
Georgia's Ossetia Conflict: Make Haste Slowly
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines recent moves by the Georgia government to make progress on the Georgia-Ossetia conflict
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-15
Pakistan Crisis Alert: Emergency Rule or Return to Democracy?
Crisis Group
This 4-page briefing examines the deteriorating situation in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-15
Russia's Oil and Gas Challenges
CRS
A 20-page updated US report on the prospects for Russia's oil and gas industries
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-19
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
Islamist Opposition Parties and the Potential for EU Engagement
FIIA
This 108-page Finnish report considers whether and how the EU should engage with Islamist groups
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-20
Grand Strategy for a Divided America
"Foreign Affairs"
This 5-page US article argues that US overseas commitments need to be scaled back to a level that is politically acceptable domestically
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-21
Enduring Crisis in Ukraine: A Test Case for European Neighbourhood Policy
SWP
This 4-page German commentary examines the political paralysis in the Ukraine, and possible EU response
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-06-21
Serbia's European Choice
CER
An 8-page policy brief examining the choices currently facing Serbia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-24
A Statistical Analysis of the Quality of Impact Assessment in the European Union
AEI-Brookings
A 27-page study of the quality of the impact assessments of EU initiatives
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-25
Democracy in Bangladesh: From Fragility to Collapse?
CCC
An article describing the weakening of democracy in Bangladesh
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-26
Hamas Coup in Gaza
IISS
A 2-page article analyzing the implications of Hamas' seizure of control in Gaza
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-28
What Next after Kim Jong-il?
Nuautilus Institute
A US article on the possible future regime in North Korea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-06-28
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
Pakistan: The Army's Growing Political Role
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean comentary on the longer-term implications of the political affiliations of the Pakistan military
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-29
Should Democracy be Promoted or Demoted?
Stanley Foundation
A 16-page US paper arguing for a continued US effort to promote democracy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-06-30
Haiti: Hope for the Future
USIP
This 12-page US report examines recent progress in Haiti and the country's remaining challenges
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-30
Battling the Lion of Damascus: Syria's Domestic Opposition and the Asad Regime
Washington Institute
This 47-page US policy focus takes a comprehensive look at the past victories of the Syrian opposition and its more recent failures
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-30
Hurrah for an End to EU Navel Gazing
CER
A 4-page briefing note commenting on the implications of the proposed EU reform treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-03
The Governance of Britain
Ministry of Justice -UK
This 63-page UK policy document discusses how to modernize the role of the executive in Britain's system of governance
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-04
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
Political Trends in the New Eastern Europe: Ukraine and Belarus
SSI
A 50-page US monograph containing two reports interpreting domestic and foreign relations trends in, respectively, Ukraine and Belarus
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-11
What Exactly is Happening in Turkey?
CEPS
A 3-page commentary on current political moves in Turkey
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-07-11
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
An Italian Strategy for Relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty
IAI
This 12-page paper offers an Italian perspective on relaunching the EU Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-13
Governance Matters, 2007: Worldwide Governance Indicators 1996-2006
World Bank
This 94-page updated study measures progress in improving governance and fighting corruption
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-07-17
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
An Islamist Government in Morocco?
FRIDE
This 12-page Spanish backgrounder examines the possibility of an Islamist government in Morocco
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-19
Hamastan vs. Fatahland: A Chance for Progress in the Middle East?
SWP
An 8-page German commentary on the implications of recent events in Gaza
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-07-19
Reflections on Multilevel Legitimacy
MPI
This 20-page German working paper examines political legitimacy in the context of European integration
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-20
Siloviki versus Liberal-Technocrats: The Fight for Russia and its Foreign Policy
DIIS
A 70-page Danish report analyzing the political situation in Russia and the implications for foreign policy
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-30
American Policy and Pakistan
Brookings Institution
This 3-page US House testimony reports on the situation in Pakistan and the implications for US policy
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-07-31
Central and Eastern Europe: Caught between the EU, US and Russia
Wilson International Center
A US House testimony examining democratic transition in Central and Eastern Europe
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-02
Kosovo's Future Status and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 6-page US report discusses the issue of Kosovo's future status
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-03
Iraq: Government Formation and Benchmarks
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the current status of Iraq's government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-03
The Ulama in Pakistani Politics
RSIS
A 48-page Singaporean working paper assessing the position of the ulama in Muslim societies, and specifically in Pakistani politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-03
Building Democracy in Burma
USIP
This 77-page US working paper explores how to make Burma's institutions adequate to the task of managing democratic governance
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-04
Lebanon's Future at a Crossroad
Arab Reform Institute
A 7-page essay on Lebanon's political crisis
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-08-04
Political Reform and the Reconfiguration of National Identity in Syria
Arab Reform Initiative
A 10-page essay on Syrian identity and the prospects for democratization
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-04
Reconstructing Europe: Two Alternative Proposals for a European Constitution
ZEI
A 106-page German discussion paper offering a 'visionary' constitutional project and a 'realistic' one, relying on the current draft of the Constitutional Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-05
Ecuador: Overcoming Instability?
Crisis Group
A 36-page report examining the roots of instability in Eucuador
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-07
Kuwait: Politics in a Participatory Regime
CEIP
A 28-page paper examining Kuwait's progress towards democratization
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-09
Behavioural Economics and Public Policy
Productivity Commission - Australia
Papers delivered at an Australian roundtable held to discuss the utility of behavioural economics in the context of public policy (single page linking to each paper)
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-11
Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for US Interests
CRS
A 31-page updated report on recent developments in Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia, and their implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-16
Voters Spoke but Will Abe Listen?
Stimson Center
A US commentary on the current political landscape in Tokyo
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-17
The EU Reform Treaty: Easier Signed than Ratified?
EPC
A 5-page policy brief assessing the chances of success for the EU Reform Treaty
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-18
North Korea's International Economic Relations
Peterson Institute
A 45-page US working paper examining North Korea's external economic relations and their effect on reform
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-20
Faint Signs of Political Evolution Appear in Somalia's Devolutionary Cycle
PINR
A US analysis of the current political and security situations in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-22
What Europeans Think About Turkey and Why
CER
A 7-page briefing paper on European public opinion regarding Turkish accession to the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-29
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
Iraq: Government Formation and Benchmarks
CRS
A 6-page updated US report on the progress of government formation in Iraq
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-31
Sudan's 2009 Elections: Critical Issues and Timelines
USIP
This US briefing summarizes the state of electoral preparations in Sudan and identifies critical conditions for ensuring the timely organization of the elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-31
Engineering Electoral Systems: Possibilities and Pitfalls
NIMD
This 24-page Dutch publication provides an introduction into the different electoral systems existing round the world
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-02
The Best Practice Regulation Handbook
OBPR - Australia
A 168-page handbook setting out the Australian government's enhanced framework for analyzing regulatory proposals
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-04
Securing, Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq
GAO
A 100-page US report on the performance of the Iraqi government in meeting legislative, security and economic benchmarks
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-05
Fiscal Policy and Economic Growth: Lessons for Eastern Europe and Central Asia
World Bank
This 352-page study illustrates how high public expenditure and payroll taxes threaten economic growth in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-05
U.S. Democracy Promotion During and After Bush
CEIP
A 42-page US report on how the Bush Administration has affected US democracy promotion efforts
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-05
Engaging Islamists and Promoting Democracy: A Preliminary Assessment
USIP
This 16-page US report examines the experiences of US democracy promotion in Morocco, Jordan and Yemen
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-07
Enhancing Government Performance, Accountability and Foresight
GAO
A 10-page presentation on the role of supreme audit institutions in improving government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-07
Uzbekistan: Stagnation and Uncertainty
Crisis Group
A 20-page report on the risk of civil conflict in Uzbekistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-07
Anti-Political Sentiment in Contemporary Liberal Democracies
Australian Review
An 18-page Australian paper asking whether there is an imminent threat to the survival of liberal democracies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-10
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
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
Global Voices on Regional Integration
ZEI
A 246-page German discussion paper consisting of a number of contributions from the world's regions on the phenomenon of regional integration
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-09-14
Zimbabwe: A Regional Solution?
Crisis Group
This 35-page report examines the role of the South African Development Community in facilitating a political solution for Zimbabwe
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-18
Yemen: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 12-page US report summarizes Yemen's domestic situation, foreign relations and ties to the US
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-18
The European Union and the Member States: Which Level of Government Should Do What?
CESifo
This 37-page working paper studies the preferences of European citizens concerning the allocation of powers between EU and the member states
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-20
The Failure of 'Reconciliation' and 'Reconstitution' Opens up a Political Vacuum in Somalia
PINR
A US article describing the political vacuum in Somalia
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2007-09-20
Making a Difference: Petitioning the House of Representatives
Parliament of Australia
This 124-page Australian report examines the use of petitions for influencing the legislature
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-21
Maximum or Minimum?
NUPI
This 63-page Norwegian report outlines the different policy options facing the UN in relation to democratisation efforts in UN peace operations
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-22
Should Market Liberalisation Precede Democracy? Causal Relations Between Political Preferences and Development
EBRD
A 40-page working paper examining the relationship between market development and democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-22
Lebanon's Upcoming Presidential Elections
PINR
A US intelligence brief assessing the significance of Lebanon's forthcoming presidential elections
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-09-22
Oil and Gas Dynamics in the Gulf of Thailand
PINR
A US economic brief evaluating the possible effects of oil and gas production in Cambodia on internal stability and external relations
Energy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24
Agile Government: A Provocation Paper
SSA - Victoria State, Demos
A 28-page paper to generate ideas and provoke debate about the concept of agile government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-24