Governance & Politics
Lebanon’s Politics: The Sunni Community and Hariri’s Future Current
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the momentous changes that have affected Lebanon’s Sunni community, in terms of both its internal organisation and its relations to others
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-28
Cameroon: Fragile State?
Crisis Group
A report studying Camaroon's history, its contemporary politics and the relations between its main social groups
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-05-28
Papua: The Dangers of Shutting Down Dialogue
Crisis Group
A 24-page report stressing the importance of continuing dialogue between Indonesia and the Papuan People's Council
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-24
Steps Towards Peace: Putting Kashmiris First
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing identifies the key political, social and economic needs of Kashmiris that should be addressed on both sides of the divided state
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-02
Colombia: Towards Peace and Justice?
Crisis Group
This 33-page report urges the Colombian government to change its policy on the demobilization of paramilitaries as a step towards achieving lasting peace
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-16
Afghanistan's New Legislature: Making Democracy Work
Crisis Group
A 34-page report assessing the role of Afghanistan's National Assembly in stabilising the country
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-05-15
Cote D'Ivoire: Peace as an Option
Crisis Group
The executive summary and recommnendations of a report assessing the prospects and prerequisites for peace in Cote D'Ivoire (complete report available only in French)
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-18
Bolivia's Rocky Road to Reforms
Crisis Group
A 42-page report calling on the international community, and the EU in particular, to assist the new Bolivian government in addressing its major challenges
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-07-04
Southern Serbia: In Kosovo's Shadow
Crisis Group
A 16-page policy briefing offering recommendations to prevent negative spillover from Kosovo's looming independence
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-28
Congo: A Stalled Democratic Agenda
Crisis Group
This overview of a French briefing examines the failure of the Congo leaders elected in 2006 to radically change governance and to fulfil the democratic aspirations of their citizens
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-08
Kosovo and Serbia after the International Court of Justice Opinion
Crisis Group
This 36-page report looks at the real opportunity that Kosovo and Serbia currently have to resolve differences, establish bilateral relations and unblock their paths to greater European Union (EU) integration
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-25
Bolivia at the Crossroads: The December Elections
Crisis Group
This 33-page report examines the risks of national disintegration in Bolivia
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2005-12-11
Somalia's Islamists
Crisis Group
A 37-page report discussing how the international community should react to the threat of jihadi Islamism in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-16
Kyrgyzstan: A Faltering State
Crisis Group
A 35-page report outlining the urgent steps needed by external and domestic actors to prevent Kyrgyzstan becoming a failed state
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-20
Madagascar: Ending the Crisis
Crisis Group
The executive summary of a report analysing the underlying causes of the crisis in Madagascar and offering a new approach to unlock the negotiation stalemate
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-13
North Korea under Tightening Sanctions
Crisis Group
A 15-page report warning that the recent tightening of economic sanctions, compounded with domestic problems, could trigger North Korean instability as the country’s human security tragedy continues to deteriorate
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2010-04-13
Uribe's Re-election: Can the EU Help Colombia Develop a More Balanced Peace Strategy?
Crisis Group
This 34-page report calls on the Colombian president to espouse a balanced peace strategy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-10
Chad: Beyond Superficial Stability
Crisis Group
This report highlights Chad's chance to escape the political and military crisis of the past five years
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-17
Zimbabwe's Continuing Self-Destruction
Crisis Group
This 20-page report points to the threat of unrest and violence in Zimbabwe as conditions in that country continue to deteriorate
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-07
Montenegro's Referendum
Crisis Group
A 12-page commentary on the result of the independence referendum in Montenegro
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-02
Macedonia: Wobbling Towards Europe
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing focusing on the reforms needed if Macedonia is to achieve EU membership
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-01-16
Kyrgyzstan: A Hollow Regime Collapses
Crisis Group
This 15-page briefing explains and analyses the events of the past five years in Kyrgystan, in an effort to provide context and background to the recent uprising
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-04-27
Nepal: Electing Chaos
Crisis Group
A 29-page report analyzing the risks of further instability in Nepal and offering a series of recommendations towards a solution
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2006-02-03
Pakistan: Political Impact of the Earthquake
Crisis Group
A 16-page report criticising the response of the Pakistan government to the October 2005 earthquake
Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-17
Iraq: Don't Rush the Constitution
Crisis Group
This 22-page report recommends that Iraq should not be rushed into the drafting of its new constitution
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-13
Venezuela: Accelerating the Bolivarian Revolution
Crisis Group
This 15-page update briefing examines how in 2009 the Chávez government has progressively abandoned core liberal democracy principles guaranteed under the Inter-American Democratic Charter and the American Convention on Human Rights
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-05
Myanmar’s Post-Election Landscape
Crisis Group
This 20-page briefing examines the opportunities offered by the generational and political transitions under way following the elections, and encourages Western governments to urgently adopt a new approach towards the country
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-07
Bosnia’s Dual Crisis
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing examines the current political turmoil in Bosnia after the authority of the Office of the High Representative (OHR) was challenged by Republika Srpska
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-13
Nepal: Identity Politics and Federalism
Crisis Group
This 37-page report examines the political challenges to the establishment of a federal system in Nepal and the risks if the process fails
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-01-17
Myanmar's Post-election Landscape
Crisis Group
This 20-page report argues the international community should seize the opportunity to encourage greater openness and reform in Myanmar
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-03-10
Sudan: Justice, Peace and the ICC
Crisis Group
This 41-page report examines the root cause of the country’s many crises, namely the reluctance of the long-ruling National Congress Party (NCP) to enact policies that would bring justice to the victims of its many conflicts
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-31
Nepal: Responding to the Royal Coup
Crisis Group
A 16-page policy briefing defining policy priorities to prevent the collapse of Nepal, and offering a programme for concerted action by donor countries to pressure the necessary reforms
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-02-25
Nurturing Instability: Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugee Camps
Crisis Group
This 46-page report examines conditions in Lebanon's Palestine refugee camps and recommends steps to improve the situation of their inhabitants and reduce risks
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-02-19
Bosnia: A Test of Political Maturity in Mostar
Crisis Group
This 16-page briefing warns that Mostar, the largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a Croat majority will face new and potentially dangerous strains if its leaders do not break a deadlock that has paralysed its government for nine months
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-07-29
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
Syria After Lebanon, Lebanon After Syria
Crisis Group
This 51-page report warns that outside actors must insulate Lebanon fron wider regional dynamics if a stable, sovereign Lebanon is to emerge
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-15
Macedonia: Not Out of the Woods Yet
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing on the fragility of progress in Macedonia and the challenges to the decentralization process
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-03-01
Pakistan: Countering Militancy in FATA
Crisis Group
This 39-page policy report examines the Talibanisation in FATA, and argues that only reforms that encourage political diversity, enhance economic opportunity, and guarantee civil and political rights will address the problem
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-21
The State of Sectarianism in Pakistan
Crisis Group
This 43-page report examines sectarian conflict in Pakistan and points to state policies as the cause
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-19
Reforming Pakistan’s Electoral System
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines Pakiistan's electoral system with its troubled history of widespread rigging and fraud, facilitated by the civil-military bureaucracy, and identifies measures to make electoral institutions independent, impartial and effective
Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-03-30
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
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
Nepal’s Future: In Whose Hands?
Crisis Group
This 53-page report warns of the deteriorating political situation after the fall of the Maoist-led government in May 2009. The collapse of consensus and widening rifts between the major players have fuelled a more militaristic atmosphere. Meanwhile, the grounds for compromise have become narrower
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-13
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
Palestine: Salvaging Fatah
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the current state of the 50-year-old movement which has been the heart of Palestinian nationalism. It argues that while Fatah has begun long-overdue internal reforms to revitalise the movement, much remains to be done. In particular, Fatah’s leaders need to clarify its political strategy if it is to play an effective role in leading Palestinians towards a two-state solution
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12
Somalia: The Trouble with Puntland
Crisis Group
This 16-page policy briefing warns about the rise in insecurity and political tension that the semi-autonomous north-eastern region of Somalia has been experiencing for three years
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-08-12
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
Kyrgyzstan: After the Revolution
Crisis Group
This 30-page paper details the challenges facing Kyrgyzstan's new leadership
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-05-05
Sri Lanka: Politicised Courts, Compromised Rights
Crisis Group
This 46-page report warns that the Sri Lankan judiciary is not working in a fair and impartial way that secures justice and human rights for everyone regardless of ethnicity
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-07-09
Conflict Risk Alert: Syria
Crisis Group
A media release highlighting the options facing the Syrian leadership
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-03-25
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
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
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
Ecuador: Overcoming Instability?
Crisis Group
A 36-page report examining the roots of instability in Eucuador
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-08-07
Political Parties in Afghanistan
Crisis Group
A 16-page briefing paper highlighting the need for a strong, pluralistic political party system in Afghanistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-09
Women and Radicalisation in Kyrgyzstan
Crisis Group
This 39-page report focuses on the increasingly important role that women are playing in the Islamist movement, as the government of Kyrgyzstan ignores their problems
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-09-09
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
Post-Election Zimbabwe: What Next?
Crisis Group
A 34-page report on the steps that should be taken by internal actors and the international community if Zimbabwe is to embark on democratic reform and economic recovery
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-12
Central Asia: Decay and Decline
Crisis Group
This 47-page report details how Central Asia’s basic human and physical infrastructure – the roads, power plants,hospitals and schools and the last generation of Soviet-trained specialists who have kept this all running – is disappearing
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-04
Sudan: Preventing Implosion
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing examines the situation in the run-up to Sudan's national elections due next year and the early 2011 referendum on self-determination in the South
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-12-19
Guinea: Military Rule Must End
Crisis Group
A 12-page policy briefing calling for the end of military rule in Guinea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-10-17
Bahrain's Sectarian Challenge
Crisis Group
A 29-page report on the danger of escalating violence in Bahrain if the grievances of its Shiite community are not addressed
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-05-09
Congo: A Comprehensive Strategy to Disarm the FDLR
Crisis Group
This report examines the failed attempts of the past to dismantle the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR), an insurgency with roots that go back to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. It recommends a new approach to help end great civilian suffering and restore state authority in the eastern Congo. Executive summary and recommendations only
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-09
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
Somaliland: A Way out of the Electoral Crisis
Crisis Group
This 20-page policy briefing examines what stalled democratisation could mean for Somaliland
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-12-08
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
Uribe’s Possible Third Term and Conflict Resolution
Crisis Group
This 28-page report examines the process of enabling a third presidential term for President Uribe in Colombia and why the decision on this fundamental issue needs to be accompanied by a recognition that pressing questions of national security, strengthening of democratic institutions and conflict resolution will not wait and should not depend on who may sit in the presidential office after August 2010
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-12-19
Serbia: Spinning its Wheels?
Crisis Group
An 9-page briefing on the progressive and regressive tendencies in Serbian policy, and the implications for the stability of the Western Balkans
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2005-05-24
Côte d’Ivoire: What’s Needed to End the Crisis
Crisis Group
This policy briefing overview examines the fragile 2007 Ouagadougou Peace Agreement, which ended five years of fighting and territorial partition between the government and the rebel “Forces Nouvelles"
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-07-06
Israel’s Religious Right and the Question of Settlements
Crisis Group
This 49-page report explains that the issue of West Bank settlements cannot be properly understood without taking into account the increasing role of Israel’s religious right
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-29
Georgia: Securing a Stable Future
Crisis Group
This 16-pagepolicy briefing examines Georgia as it heads toward a new electoral cycle in 2012-13. What is done will go a long way toward determining whether it progresses towards a truly stable, modern democracy or deteriorates into a fragile, pseudo-pluralistic and stagnating system
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-12-16
Accounting for South Africa's Successful Transition to Democracy
Crisis States Development Research Centre
A 10-page discussion paper examining the reasons for, and the limits to, South Africa's successful transition to democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-23
More Democracy in the European Elections
CRPE
An 8-page Romanian brief on how to make European elections more democratic
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-30
Bangladesh: Political and Strategic Developments and U.S. Interests
CRS
This 20-page US report deals with political and strategic developments concerning Bangladesh
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-04
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
CRS
A 32-page US report examining proliferation and security issues concerning Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-18
Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 51-page US report on political tension in Yemen and the implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-04-04
The European Parliament
CRS
A 14-page US report on the scope of the European Parliament
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-28
Libya: Unrest and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 37-page US assessment of the security situation in Libya and its implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-04-04
Understanding China’s Political System
CRS
This 37-page US report provides a perspective on the contemporary political system of China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-18
Iran’s 2009 Presidential Elections
CRS
This 15-page US report considers how the current stand-off between the government and opponents of the election outcome in Iran might mean for U.S. efforts to resolve the issue of Iran’s nuclear weapons program, its support for terrorism, and other national security concerns
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-07-02
Iraq: Politics, Elections, and Benchmarks
CRS
This 26-page US report covers recent political developments in Iraq
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-08-16
Yemen: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 20-page updated US report looks at the security and political issues in Yemen and the implications for US policy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-10-19
Instability and Humanitarian Conditions in Chad
CRS
A 14-page US report on the political and security situation in Chad
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-16
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 35-page US report studies the political and security situation in Bahrain and assesses the implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-26
Peru: Current Conditions and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 17-page US report on progress towards economic and political stability in Peru
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-08-28
Libya: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This US report provides background information on Libya and U.S.-Libyan relations; discusses Libya’s political and economic reform efforts
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-03-04
Internet Voting
CRS
A 6-page US report discussing issues surrounding the use of the Internet for voting
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-05-26
Iraq: Politics, Elections and Benchmarks
CRS
This 16-page US report provides an overview of the current state of Iraq's political system
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-03
Kuwait: Security, Reform, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 26-page US study examines security and reform issues in Kuwait and the implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-26
Guinea’s New Transitional Government: Emerging Issues for U.S. Policy
CRS
A US background report on the political situation in Guinea
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-05-04
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This US report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordaniarelations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-04
Uganda: Current Conditions and the Crisis in North Uganda
CRS
This 40-page US report discusses the origins and nature of the current crisis in Nothern Uganda
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-11
Tunisia: Recent Developments and Policy Issues
CRS
This 17-page US report comments on recent developments in Tunisia
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-07
Lebanon: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 27-page US report provides an overview of Lebanese politics, recent events in Lebanon, and current issues in U.S.-Lebanon relations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-07
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 100-page US report on the future governance and security of Afghanistan and the implications for US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-12-20
Egypt in Transition
CRS
This 24-page updated report provides a brief overview of the transition underway in Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-02
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 23-page US report providing an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-02
Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
This 30-page US report provides an overview of Jordanian politics and current issues in U.S.-Jordanian relations. It provides a brief discussion of Jordan’s government and economy and of its cooperation in promoting Arab-Israeli peace and other U.S. policy objectives in the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-23
Palestinian Initiatives for 2011 at the United Nations
CRS
This 32-page US report provides information on the U.N. framework and process for options being discussed,including overviews of the following topics: the United Nations and recognition of states, observer status in the United Nations, and the criteria and process for United Nations membership. The report also analyzes the prospects for avoiding U.N. action by reaching an Israel-PLO agreement to resume negotiations, as well as the possibility of a compromise U.N. resolution that could set forth parameters for future Israeli-Palestinian negotiations but stop short of addressing the question of Palestinian statehood beyond expressing aspirations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-28
Afghanistan: Politics, Elections, and Government Performance
CRS
This 30-page US report overviews the political situation in Afghanistan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-11-23