Governance & Politics

Timor-Leste’s Elections: Leaving Behind a Violent Past?

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing provides a snapshot political briefing of Timor-Leste in advance of presidential polls to be held on 17 March and parliamentary elections due in late June, and examines potential security risks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-21

Nepal’s Faltering Peace Process

Crisis Group

This 45-page report examines the fragile state of Nepal's peace process

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19

Myanmar: Major Reform Underway

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing examines how Myanmar's President Thein Sein has moved rapidly to begin implementing an ambitious reform agenda first set out in his March 2011 inaugural address

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-23

Inside Gaza: The Challenge of Clans and Families

Crisis Group

This 32-page report examines the role of Gaza's traditional alternative power centres and how Hamas is responding to them

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-12-20

Azerbaijan: Independent Islam and the State

Crisis Group

This 29-page report examines the relationship between independent Muslim communities in Azerbaijan and the state

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-26

Georgia: Sliding Towards Authoritarianism?

Crisis Group

This 36-page report examines the increasing intolerance of dissent in Georgia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-20

Zimbabwe: Prospects from a Flawed Election

Crisis Group

This 31-page report presents likely scenarios for the current elections in Zimbabwe

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-29

Bosnia’s Incomplete Transition: Between Dayton and Europe

Crisis Group

This 37-page report argues that the international community should retain special powers for a little longer to help preserve Bosnia's stability

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-10

Curb Your Enthusiasm: Israel and Palestine after the UN

Crisis Group

This 52-page report examines the upcoming Palestinian bid at the UN

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-09-20

Central African Republic: Untangling the Political Dialogue

Crisis Group

This report argues that the danger of a humanitarian catastrophe and new instability in the CAR and the wider region is high because both the regime and the main opposition forces see armed conflict as the ultimate way out of the long crisis.

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-09

Bangladesh: Elections and Beyond

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing sets out the necessary preconditions for stability in Bangladesh

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-12-13

Tajikistan: On the Road to Failure

Crisis Group

This 31-page report finds that Tajikistan is weak state that is suffering from a failure of leadership

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-12

Timor-Leste's Veterans: An Unfinished Struggle?

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing examines attempts by Timor-Leste to recognise and honour those who fought for its independence

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-18

Conflict Risk Alert: Egypt: The Revolution Returns

Crisis Group

A conflict risk alert in respect of Egypt's political situation

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-11-25

Iraq’s Provincial Elections: The Stakes

Crisis Group

This 44-page report examines how the January 2009 provincial elections in Iraq could refresh local governance, test the strength of various parties and serve as a bellwether for nationwide political trends ahead of parliamentary elections later this year

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-27

Breaking Point? Yemen's Southern Question

Crisis Group

This 45-page report explores the roots of the Southern Yemen issue, its relationship with the 2011 uprising and the prospects of reaching a compromise that would preserve territorial unity while profoundly redefining the relationship between the central government and regional entities

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-10-20

Burma/Myanmar: After the Crackdown

Crisis Group

This 47-page report proposes an approach to resolving the crisis in Burma/Myanmar

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-31

After Bhutto's Murder: A Way Forward for Pakistan

Crisis Group

A 12-page briefing proposing a strategy for the maintenance of stability in Pakistan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-03

Islamic Parties in Pakistan

Crisis Group

This 48-page report examines the internal workings, policies and agendas of Pakistan's Islamic parties, and their relationship with the state, particularly the military, in order to assess how they maintain political influence despite limited electoral support

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-12

Somalia: To Move Beyond the Failed State

Crisis Group

This 45-page report argues that the announced withdrawal at year’s end of the Ethiopian army, which intervened in December 2006, opens a new period of uncertainty and risk but also provides a chance to launch an inclusive political process.

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-12-24

Palestine Divided

Crisis Group

This 24-page briefing argues that the current reconciliation process between the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Palestinian National Liberation Movement (Fatah) is a continuation of their struggle through other means.

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-12-17

Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward

Crisis Group

This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.

Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-16

Bosnia: What Does Republika Srpska Want?

Crisis Group

This 37-page report looks into the most important question in Bosnia today; do RS leaders and residents really want outright independence or merely autonomy within a loose federation?

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-06

Indonesia: Averting Election Violence in Aceh

Crisis Group

This 12-page briefing proposes that election monitors should begin deployment to Aceh long before the 9 April election to deter intimidation

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-02-29

Ruling Palestine I: Gaza under Hamas

Crisis Group

This 45-page report examines the situation in the Gaza strip and explores the political options

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-01

Zimbabwe: An Opposition Strategy

Crisis Group

This 29-page report offers a strategy for the Zimbabwean opposition that might prevent an explosion of conflict

Governance & Politics, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-08-25

Papua: Answers to Frequently-Asked Questions

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing paper aims to correct common misconceptions concerning the situation in Papua

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-06

Sri Lanka’s North II: Rebuilding under the Military

Crisis Group

This report argues that international engagement with Sri Lanka should prioritise the reestablishment of civilian and democratic governance in the north, and the end of the military control over development activities

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2012-03-19

Winding Back Martial Law in Pakistan

Crisis Group

A 16-page policy briefing urging the US to pressure the military regime in Pakistan into reversing its tragic course

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-11-12

Popular Protest in North Africa and the Middle East: The Syrian Regime’s Slow-motion Suicide

Crisis Group

This 42-page report examines the Syrian regime’s approach to the crisis facing it

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-13

Correcting Course: Victims of the Justice and Peace Law in Colombia

Crisis Group

A 37-page paper arguing that the Uribe government has neglected the defence and promotion of victims' rights

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-11-04

Pakistan: The Worsening Conflict in Balochistan

Crisis Group

A 39-page report on the deteriorating situation in Balochistan and the urgent need for a political solution

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-15

Burundi: A Deepening Corruption Crisis

Crisis Group

This 38-page report highlights the neopatrimonialist practices that undermine good governance and threaten development

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2012-03-21

Peace in Northern Uganda

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing clarifies the limitations of current peace talks in Northern Uganda

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-15

Putting Mali Back on the Constitutional Track

Crisis Group

This ststement asserts that regional leaders and the wider international community must act quickly to help put Mali back on the path of constitutional order

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-26

Azerbaijan: Defence Sector Management and Reform

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing examines the difficulties faced by Azerbaijan in upgrading its military

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-30

Indonesia: Deep Distrust in Aceh as Elections Approach

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing reports that unless the underlying cause of tensions between the thye GAM and the Indonesian military is addressed, those tensions are likely to continue

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-24

Will the Real Serbia Please Stand Up?

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing surveys the political situation in Serbia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-30

Macedonia: Ten Years after the Conflict

Crisis Group

This 32-page report shows how over the past five years rising ethnic Macedonian nationalism, domination of all main state institutions by the prime minister and his party, decline in media and judicial independence, growing school segregation and too slow decentralisation have started to undermine the multi-ethnic civil state the country can still become

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15

Kosovo Countdown: A Blueprint for Transition

Crisis Group

This 35-page report proposes a peaceful transition for Kosovo culminating in conditional independence

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2007-12-13

Sri Lanka: Government Promises, Ground Realities

Crisis Group

This release draws attention to misgovernment and human rights violations in Sri Lanka

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-01

Georgia: The Risks of Winter

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing argues that although President Mikhail Saakashvili’s position is secure for the moment, his administration will be severely tested politically and economically in the winter and spring ahead

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-11-26

Congo: The Electoral Process Seen from the East

Crisis Group

This summary briefing examines voter registration and the beginning of the campaign on the ground in the Kivu provinces and the Ituri district and highlights the electoral stakes in a region that remains fundamental for durable stability in the country

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-09-06

Nepal: From Two Armies to One

Crisis Group

This 35-page report examines the contentious issue of the integration and retirement of some 19,000 former fighters in the Maoist People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of Nepal

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-24

Back to Basics: Israel’s Arab Minority and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Crisis Group

This 55-page report examines the situation of Palestinian citizens of Israel, emphasising that beyond immediate government measures, Jews and Arabs must answer profound questions for a sustainable two-state solution

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2012-03-15

Restoring Democracy in Bangladesh

Crisis Group

This 47-page report identifies the prerequisites for the restoration of democracy in Bangladesh

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-29

North Korea-Russia Relations: A Strained Friendship

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing examines the bilateral relations between Moscow and Pyongyang

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-04

Indonesia: Hope and Hard Reality in Papua

Crisis Group

This 24-page briefing juxtaposes the vision of a peaceful Papua produced by a conference in Jayapura in July with the reality of conflict in Puncak Jaya, one of the most remote districts

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-23

Colombia: Making Military Progress Pay Off

Crisis Group

A 12-page policy briefing examining Colombia's progress towards security

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-29

Afghanistan: New U.S. Administration, New Directions

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing examines the situation in Afghanistan after seven years of U.S.-led intervention and highlights what should be done and what should not be done for the country to find a path to stability

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-03-22

Colombia: Moving Forward with the ELN?

Crisis Group

A 20-page policy briefing examining the need for the Colombian government and the ELN to restore momentum in their negotiations

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12

Stopping Guinea's Slide

Crisis Group

A 36-page report recommending steps that need to be taken internally and by the international community if Guinea is not to become a failed state

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-20

Burundi: Ensuring Credible Elections

Crisis Group

This report examines the rise in tensions before communal, presidential, legislative and additional local elections that are to be conducted separately between May and September in Burundi (executive summary and recommendations only)

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-03-04

The Shiite Question in Saudi Arabia

Crisis Group

A 25-page report urging the Saudi authorities to deal with the causes of Shiite disaffection

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-21

Unmaking Iraq: A Constitutional Process Gone Awry

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing proposes a reversal of Iraq's constitutional process as a step towards preventing the country's collapse

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-05

Authoritarianism and Political Party Reform in Pakistan

Crisis Group

This 40-page report stresses the urgency of the need for democratization in Pakistan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-06

Reforming Afghanistan’s Broken Judiciary

Crisis Group

A 44-page report recommending that the Afghan government and international community must prioritise the rule of law as the primary pillar of a vigorous counter-insurgency strategy that privileges the protection of rights equally alongside the protection of life

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-19

Madagascar: Crisis Heating Up?

Crisis Group

The executive summary of a report examining the international and national mediation attempts for Madagascar that failed, leaving a political standoff

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-19

Reforming Egypt: In Search of a Strategy

Crisis Group

A 38-page report on the need for fundamental political reform in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-11

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

Moldova's Uncertain Future

Crisis Group

A 32-page report spelling out the importance for Moldova of settling its dispute with Transdniestria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-18

Islamic Law and Criminal Justice in Aceh

Crisis Group

A 25-page report examining the problems encountered in Aceh, where Islamic law can legally be applied in full

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-08-01

Sudan’s Rigged Elections

Crisis Group

This 15-page briefing examines how the National Congress Party (NCP) in Sudan has manipulated the 2008 census, drafted the election laws in its favour, gerrymandered electoral districts, co-opted traditional leaders and bought tribal loyalties

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2010-03-30

Nigeria: Want in the Midst of Plenty

Crisis Group

A 41-page report analyzing the origins of thwarted reform and stalled economic development in Nigeria

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-23

Azerbaijan's 2005 Elections: Lost Opportunity

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing analyses the implications of the November parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-25

Escaping the Conflict Trap: Promoting Good Governance in the Congo

Crisis Group

A 35-page report calling for Kinshasa and donors to increase efforts to create a transparent and accountable government

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2006-07-23

Jordan's 9/11: Dealing with Jihadi Islamism

Crisis Group

A 32-page report urging the Jordanian regime to instigate a series of reforms to address the root causes of public disatisfaction

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-25

Pakistan's Local Polls: Shoring Up Military Rule

Crisis Group

A 16-page briefing on the rigging of recent local elections in Pakistan by the military government

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-25

Zimbabwe: Political and Security Challenges to the Transition

Crisis Group

This 20-page briefing analyses the situation resulting from the Global Political Agreement (GPA) that broke the stalemate following failed 2008 presidential elections and led to formation of the unity government in February 2009

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-03-03

Liberia's Elections: Necessary but not Sufficient

Crisis Group

A 38-page report putting the significance of Liberia's forthcoming elections into perspective

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-09-09

Towards a Lasting Peace in Nepal: The Constitutional Issues

Crisis Group

This 54-page paper explains how constitutional change is vital if Nepal is to tackle the root causes of its internal conflicts

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-06-20

Colombia: Presidential Politics and Peace Prospects

Crisis Group

A 39-page report proposing steps that President Uribe needs to take if peace prospects for Colombia are to improve

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-06-27

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

Indonesia: "Christianisation" and Intolerance

Crisis Group

With hardline Islamists and Christian evangelicals competing for the same ground, this 20-page policy briefing argues that the Indonesian government needs a strategy to address growing religious intolerance

Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-11-30

Central African Republic: Keeping the Dialogue Alive

Crisis Group

This 24-page policy briefing argues that if the government of the Central African Republic (CAR) fails to re-engage with the opposition on upcoming elections and negotiate with remaining rebels, its fragile peace process will be at serious risk

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-16

Swaziland: The Clock is Ticking

Crisis Group

This 16-page report warns that Swaziland risks instability if constitutional monarchy is not restored

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-19

Sri Lanka: A Bitter Peace

Crisis Group

This 24-page briefing examines how eight months after the military victory over the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), the post-war policies of President Mahinda Rajapaksa have deepened rather than resolved the grievances that generated and sustained militancy

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-18

Indonesia: The Deepening Impasse in Papua

Crisis Group

A 16-page report finding that the Indonesian government needs urgently to address discontent in Papua, its easternmost region, and recognise that the root of the problem is political, not economic

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-04

Afghanistan's Elections: Endgame or New Beginning?

Crisis Group

A 40-page report describing the conditions necessary for a successful outcome of the Afghanistan National Assembly and Provincial Council elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-25

Côte d’Ivoire: Finally Escaping the Crisis?

Crisis Group

This briefing presents a scenario for the maintenance of stability in Côte d’Ivoire

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-27

Zimbabwe's Murambatsvina: The Tipping Point?

Crisis Group

A 32-page report on Zimbabwe's brutal street and slum clearance campaign, and implications for neighbouring states and the remainder of the international community

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-19

The Sri Lankan Tamil Diaspora after the LTTE

Crisis Group

This 34-page report examines political dynamics within the Tamil diaspora since May 2009, as Tamils abroad adapt to the LTTE’s defeat

Governance & Politics, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-02-24

Reforming Pakistan’s Civil Service

Crisis Group

This 39-page report analyses the structure and functioning of Pakistan’s civil bureaucracy. It identifies critical flaws as well as measures to make it more accountable and able to provide essential public services

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-25

Abkhazia: Deepening Dependence

Crisis Group

This 26-page report gives a snapshot of the current situation, particularly the extent of Russian economic, political and cultural dominance in Abkhazia

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-01

Bosnia

Crisis Group

A 27-page report explaining how obstacles to police reform in Bosnia threaten the outcome of the forthcoming EU decision whether to open integration negotiations

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-06

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

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

Nepal's New Alliance: The Mainstream Parties and the Maoists

Crisis Group

A 40-page report analysing the prospects for the newly-announced alliance between Nepal's mainstream parties and Maoists

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2005-11-28

Iraq's Muqtada Al-Sadr: Spoiler or Stabiliser?

Crisis Group

A 34-page report assessing the political power and role of Muqtada

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-12

Nepal: From People Power to Peace?

Crisis Group

A 40-page report identifying the tasks to be performed by the Nepali interim government and the international community if the transition from absolute rule to democratic government is to succeed

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-11

Uzbekistan: In for the Long Haul

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy brief warns that unrest in Uzbekistan could lead to instability across Central Asia, and offers proposals to the international community to control the situation

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-02-17

Congo's Elections: Making or Breaking the Peace

Crisis Group

This 39-page report warns of the possibility that Congo's forthcoming elections may lead to unrest, and calls for adequate international monitoring

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-04-28

Somalia’s Divided Islamists

Crisis Group

A report on the growing internal schisms and factionalism within Somalia’s Islamist movement

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-17

The Rule of Law in Independent Kosovo

Crisis Group

This report reviews the state of the police and courts in the Kosovo and recommends that the government, the European Union rule of law mission (EULEX) and the wider international community work to fight corruption, adopt needed legal reforms, recruit more judges and prosecutors and improve training

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-19

Improving Security Policy in Colombia

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing analyses FARC’s response to government military pressure during the past eight years and the emergence of alliances between the insurgents and other illegal armed groups

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-29

Liberia: Resurrecting the Justice System

Crisis Group

A 35-page report underlining the urgency of reforming Liberia's justice system as a linchpin to improved governance and reconstruction

Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2006-04-11

Cameroon: The Dangers of a Fracturing Regime

Crisis Group

The executive summary and recommendations of a report examining Cameroon’s situation after 28 years under President Paul Biya

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-24

The Myanmar Elections

Crisis Group

This 24-page briefing updates recent developments in Burma and includes an analysis of the electoral legislation issued in March 2010

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2010-05-28

Kyrgyz Provisional Government Must Intensify Stabilisation Efforts in South

Crisis Group

A media release offering proposals to Kyrgyzstan's Provisional Government and the international community for ameliorating stabilisation in the South of the country

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-15

The Cyprus Stalemate: What Next?

Crisis Group

This 40-page report considers the best way to restart the reunification process in Cyprus

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-03-10