Governance & Politics
Jordan's Future Challenges
Gloria Center
This 13-page Israeli commentary asserts that the Jordanian king will have to institute greater and more fundamental reforms in order to maintain the basic pact between the monarchy and the people and to prevent Jordanians from beginning to question the legitimacy of his rule
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-24
To Perpetuate their Dictatorships, Arab Rulers Resort to the Islamic Creed
Gloria Center
A 12-page Israeli article on why Muslim majority states offer fewer political rights than non-Muslim countries
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-29
A Victory for the Iran-led Coalition
Gloria Center
An Israeli commentary on Syria's continuing influence in Lebanon
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-07-14
The Middle East: Well-intentioned Conciliatory Policy Meets Revolutionary Islamist Threat
Gloria Center
This 9-page Israeli article discusses the nature of the central conflict in Middle East Politics including the identity of the Islamist side and the balance of forces
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-28
The New Global Crisis Makers: Economic Intervention and the Loss of Strategic Leadership
Global Dynamic Systems Centre
This 29-page Australian working paper argues that modern governments have lost the age-old art of strategic leadership, which once facilitated the effective operation of humanity's dynamic life-system
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-04-01
Democracy and Human Development in the Broader Middle East
German Marshall Fund of the United States
A 22-page paper synthesising the contributions of an international working group laying out the broad contours of a transatlantic strategy to promote democracy and human development in the broader Middle East
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2004-06-23
Estonia as an Engine of Integration
German Institute of International and Security Affairs
This 5-page German commentary discusses the lead set by Estonia in ratifying the Constitutional Treaty of the EU
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-22
China Ends in Hong Kong: Will Peking Abrogate Self-Government?
German Institute for International Politics and Security
This 4-page commentary considers the intentions of the PRC towards Hong Kong
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-05-22
A Festival of Populism: Slovakia After Its 2004 Presidential Election
German Institute for International Politics and Security
A 7-page commentary on the implications for the E.U. of the electoral success of populist politicians in Slovakia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2004-05-22
Kyrgyzstan Under New Leadership
German Institute for International and Security Studies
An 8-page German commentary on the likely future development and stability of Kygyzstan's new government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-11-08
Prodi's Government: First Steps at Home and Abroad
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 6-page German commentary assesses the likely thrust of the new Italian government's domestic economic and foreign policies
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15
Political Consequences of the Tidal Wave in Indonesia and Sri Lanka
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 4-page commentary examines the likelihood of post-Tsunami aid resulting in solutions to the conflicts in Indonesia and Sri Lanka
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-02-12
Democracy in Crisis in Latin America
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German commentary on the dissolution of the institutional foundations of democracy currently taking place in Latin America
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2005-06-26
Cards on the Table! Ideas for Tackling the EU's Constitutional Malaise
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 11-page German commentary offers proposals for dealing with the EU's constitutional crisis
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-07
Elections in Azerbaijan
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
An 8-page German commentary describing the mounting political crisis facing the president of Azerbaijan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-01-09
The Religious Right in the United States: The Base of the Bush Administration?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 34-page research paper assessing the political clout of the Religious Right in the U.S. Administration, with special reference to foreign policy
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-12-04
A Step Backwards in Serbia
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page commentary on the political situation in Serbia, and how the West can help
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-06-18
Lessons From the Failed Constitutional Referenda
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 4-page German commentary on the rejection of the EU Constitutional Treaty by France and the Netherlands concludes that the EU needs to be politicized and entrenched as a democratic project
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-06-26
The Future European Commission: The Debate Regarding Leadership, Collegiality and Tasks
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 9-page commentary defines the challenges faced by the incoming European Commission
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-08
The German Parliament and European Politics
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
This 8-page paper describes how the German parliament is legislating to enable it to play a greater part in EU affairs
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-05-13
The Netherlands - Europe's New Obstructionist?
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 4-page German commentary on the implications of the rejection of the EU draft Constitutional Treaty by the Netherlands
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-07-24
The New Gap Between Iran and the West
German Institute for International and Security Affairs
A 9-page commentary on the political implications of the outcome of Iran's presidential election
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-25
Endgame in the Balkans
German Council on Foreign Relations
This 7-page article examines the new political landscape in Southeast Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2005-12-09
Apres le Deluge
German Council on Foreign Relations
A 3-page commentary on the implications of the rejection of the European Constitutional Treaty by the French and Dutch electorates
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-08-25
The Challenge for Hamas: Establishing Transparency and Accountability
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
This 11-page paper examines some of the challenges faced by Hamas in the area of government
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-05-11
Democratic Control of Armed Forces in Military Interventions: A Challenge to Global Governance
Geneva Centre for the Democratic Control of Armed Forces
A 26-page working paper focusing on issues relating to the democratic control of multinational military interventions authorised by the U.N.
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2004-04-21
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
Engaging Foreign Audiences
GAO
A 48-page US report on the State Department's outreach platforms overseas, the challenges and opportunities related to these platforms, a review State’s plans for these platforms, and assess the extent to which State has evaluated these platforms.
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-07-21
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
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
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
Domocratization in Postcommunist Europe: Illiberal Regimes and the Leverage of International Actors
FSI Stanford
A US working paper discussing the success of the EU in the democratization of Eastern and Southeast Europe
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2006-10-04
Authoritarian State Building in the Middle East: From Durability to Revolution
FSI
A 40-page US working paper explaining variation in the durability of authoritarian regimes in the post-colonial Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-03
The Political Economy of Successful Reform: Asian Stratagems
FSI
A 32-page US working paper describing the political manoeuvres used by the leaders of economic reform in Asia
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-08-23
Yemen Between Regime Survival and Systemic Change
FSI
This 25-page US paper explores the options facing Yemen and President Ali Abdullah Saleh in light of the protests calling for democratic reform in the country in early 2011
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-01
From State to Society? Democracy and Regionalism in Southeast Asia
FSI
This 11-page US essay discusses the development of ASEAN
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-27
Yemen Between Regime Survival and Systemic Change
FSI
This 25-page US paper explores the options facing Yemen and President Ali Abdullah Saleh in light of the protests calling for democratic reform in the country in early 2011. The paper maps out and assesses possible options for President Saleh and proposes a potential roadmap as a way to resolve the crisis
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-03
Financing the United Nations
Friedrich Ebert Foundation - New York
This 2-page article covers the principal issues revolving around the financing of the United Nations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-19
Downloading Democracy? Potential and Limitations of the Internet for Advancing Citizens' Rights in Latin America
Friedrich Ebert Foundation
This 17-page German essay describes how the Internet has contributed to democratization in Latin America, and offers proposals for extending the benefit
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-10-21
The Democratization of a Dependent State: The Case of Afghanistan
FRIDE, CMI
This 28-page Spanish working paper discusses areas of political reform in Afghanistan
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-07
Will Rising Democracies Become International Democracy Supporters?
FRIDE, CEIP
This 42-page paper examines what potential exists for the US and EU to work with rising the democracies on international democracy support – and some of the risks that must be avoided.
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2011-08-18
The Enigmas of Iran
FRIDE, CCCB
A 5-page summary of a Spanish event held to analyse the current political situation in Iran
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-10-07
China: Democratising One-Party Rule?
FRIDE
This 40-page Spanish ppaer examines the complex relations between nationalism, economic development and political change in China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-07
Religion and Politics in Arab Transitions
FRIDE
A Spanish policy brief examining the part that religion should play in the new political orders of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, and how its involvement might be shaped in law and practice
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
Haiti: The Sour Grapes of Corruption
FRIDE
This 12-page Spanish paper analyses the phenomenon of corruption, showing how this practice affects Haitian society as a whole and causes complete lethargy in the application of the rule of law
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-03-27
Belarus: Are the Scales Tipping?
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish policy paper considering the future of EC-Belarus relations
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-03-13
The Impact of Aid Policies on Domestic Democratisation Processes: The Case of Mali
FRIDE
This 36-page Spanish working paper looks at efforts to harmonise aid in Mali
International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-15
Is Iran immune from the Arab spring?
FRIDE
This 4-page Spanish policy brief asserts that Iran’s opposition is far too divided to enable a democratic breakthough and the country’s potential for democratic change may largely depend on ongoing regional developments
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-07
No Time to Wind Down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A Spanish policy brief examining the highly volatile nature of Bosnian politics and the challenges faced by an international community that has grown impatient, frustrated and increasingly unsure how to resolve the Bosnian quagmire
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-09-16
Morocco: Whitewash and Resignation
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commentary on Morocco's September legislative elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-14
Bosnia and Herzegovina: The International Mission at a Turning Point
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores possible ways forward for the EU and how it can rebuild its credibility in BiH.
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-02-13
The G20: A Dangerous Multilateralism?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief assesses the significance of the G20 in international politics
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-01
Tunisia: The Life of Others
FRIDE
This Spanish working paper outlines a number of key obstacles to free association in the everyday practice of Tunisian civic rights activism
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-30
Transition and Legitimacy in African States: The Cases of Somalia and Uganda
FRIDE
This 20-page working paper explores the legitimacy of Somalia and Uganda in transition towards democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-12-29
Bahrain: Reaching a Threshold
FRIDE
This 40-page Spanish working paper argues that Bahrain has reached an impasse in its reform process
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-14
A New Start in the Balkans?
FRIDE
This 6-page Spanish policy brief argues that to bring the Balkans closer to the EU and preclude continued instability, the EU will need to strengthen its political engagement beyond a mere institutional restructuring
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-08-18
Chasing the Tigers: Can Fragile States Copy the Asian Miracle?
FRIDE
This 32-page Spanish report, based on a seminar of experts from four continents held in Madrid, asks what lessons can be salvaged from the developmental state for today’s poor and fragmented nations
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-07-17
Crimea in the European Neighbourhood.
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores how the EU must develop a long-term conflict prevention strategy based on dialogue, aid, investments and prospective Ukrainian accession
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-17
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
Yemen: Make Haste Slowly
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief warning against a course of action in Yemen that would inflame anti-Western sentiment and arguing instead for a multi-faceted response that deals with the local problems that have sapped the capacity of the Yemeni government and allowed al-Qaeda to flourish
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-02-07
'Strong Foundations'?: The Imperative for Reform in Saudi Arabia
FRIDE
This 36-page Spanish working paper examines progress towards political reform in Saudi Arabia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-26
Managed Successions and Stability in the Arab World
FRIDE
This 28-page Spanish working paper assesses the succession scenarios in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya and Yemen and explores the sources of instability these prospective leadership changes may bring about
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-25
Seizing Momentum in Bosnia
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief examines possible scenarios for a revised international presence that could help promote the EU reform agenda in Bosnia
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01
The International Court of Justice and future of Kosovo
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief examining the possible outcomes of the ICJ’s decision on Kosovo's declaration of independence and analyses the possibilities of accession for Kosovo and Serbia without Serbia recognising its neighbour
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-08-22
Algeria's Deceptive Quiet
FRIDE
A 4-page Spanish policy brief considering why the Arab spring has so far passed Algeria by
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-16
Making Kosovo Work
FRIDE
This 5-page policy brief explores how making Kosovo work requires the EU to reassess its current policies on the ground in Kosovo and towards Serbia.
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2009-04-14
What Next for Turkey?
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commentary on recent political developments in Turkey
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-14
OSCE Democracy Promotion: Grinding to a Halt?
FRIDE
This 28-page Spanish paper examines the OSCE's problems
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-09
No time to wind-down in Bosnia
FRIDE
A 5-page Spanish policy brief explaining that Bosnia continues to show no clear signs of reconciliation and there is a lack of commitment to the process of EU accession
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-10-28
Saudi Arabia: Supply-side Reform?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief explores possible ways forward for political reform in Saudi Arabia and the lack of consensus in this regard
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-08-30
Ukrainian Democracy on Hold?
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief considers the performance of the new Ukrainian government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-09
EU Democracy Promotion in Nigeria: Between Realpolitik and Idealism
FRIDE
This 28-page Spanish study examines how EU democracy promotion has played out in Nigeria
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-09
Is There a New Autocracy Promotion?
FRIDE
A 24-page Spanish working paper arguing that although the export of autocracy should not be exaggerated, other ways in which authoritarian rule and values are being spread do merit serious attention
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-20
Flawed Elections in Kazakhstan: How Will the International Community React?
FRIDE
A 3-page Spanish commentary on the August parliamentary elections in Kazakhstan
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-14
Pakistan's Crisis: What Role for the EU?
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief examines how the EU can strengthen its engagement in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-12-05
Breaking the Impasse: Constitutional Reform in Bosnia
FRIDE
This 5-page Spanish policy brief examines why efforts at constitutional reform in Bosnia have failed to date
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2011-04-07
When the Wave Hits a Shoal: The Internal and External Dimensions of Russia's Turn Away from Democracy
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
This 22-page US working paper analyzes the factors causing Russia's reverse wave in democratization
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-07-27
When the Wave Hits a Shoal: The Internal and External Dimensions of Russia's Turn Away from Democracy
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 22-page working paper discussing the retreat of democratization from Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-06-26
Stabilizing Iraq: Options for Democracy, Security and Development
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
A 33-page draft report of a conference held to discuss the political, security and economic situation in Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-05-26
Importing Revolution: Internal and External Factors in the Ukraine's Democratic Breakthrough
Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies
This 68-page working paper examines the role played by external actors in fostering the factors that led to the Orange Revolution in Ukraine
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-06-26
Freedom in the World 2011: The Authoritarian Challenge to Democracy
Freedom House
This 34-page report asserts that 2010 was the fifth consecutive year in which global freedom suffered a decline
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2011-11-17
Economic Freedom of the World: 2005 Report
Fraser Institute
This 206-page (annual) report contains an index measuring the degree to which the policies and institutions of countries are supportive of economic freedom, and a chapter comparing the respective impacts of economic freedom and democracy on peace/conflict
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-09-12
The Pitfalls of Proportional Representation
Fraser Institute
A 2-page Canadian article on the practical drawbacks of proportional representation
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-10-23
Government Failure in Canada, 1997-2004: A Survey of Reports from the Auditor General
Fraser Institute
This 36-page occasional paper, based on a selection of reports by the Canadian Auditor General, uses Public Choice Theory to support its claim of providing concrete evidence of the existence and extent of government failure in Canada
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-04-09
The National Homelessness Initiative
Fraser Institute
This 2-page critique of Canada's National Homelessness Initiative castigates the government for failing to provide any meaningful measure of its effectiveness
Housing, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-02-17
Elections, Political Transitions and Foreign Policy in East Asia
FPRI
Report of a US conference examining the impact of elections and political transitions on foreign policy in East Asia
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-24
Understanding Chinese Society
FPRI
A 3-page US essay on the nature of Chinese society
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-12
Qaradawi's Return and Islamic Leadership in Egypt
FPRI
This 3-page US article explores both how Qaradawi’s actions injected an “Islamic” vision into the revolution, and why his actions were not perceived as reflecting theocratic ambitions
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-25
The PRI Makes a Comeback in Mexico
FPRI
A US commentary on the results of Mexico’s July 5 congressional and state elections
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-10
The Coup in Mali: Background and Foreground
FPRI
A 2-page US article explaining the recent coup in Mali
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-21
Democratic Transitions: Case Studies from Asia
FPRI
A US article studying how democracies have emerged in Asia in spite of the absence of a liberal political tradition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-20
Turmoil in the Arabian Peninsula
FPRI
This 4-page US essay examines the current turmoil in the Arabian peninsula
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-04-12
Al-Shabaab Tries to Take Control in Somalia
FPRI
A US essay on the struggle for control in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-11-08
Do the Post-Communist Transitions Offer Lessons for the Arab World?
FPRI
A 5-page US essay on the usefulness of analogies between the Arab Spring and post-communist transitions
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15
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
Palestinian Security Reform: A Moment of Truth
FPRI
A US analysis of the Palestinian security situation and its consequences for negotiating with Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-10
Who Killed Europe? A Provocation
FPRI
A US essay examining the root causes of Europe's crisis
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-09
The Muslim Brotherhood and Washington: Courtship and Its Discontents
FPRI
A US essay considering US policy policy toward the Muslim Brotherhood
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-03
The Crisis in Yemen: al-Qaeda, Saleh, and Governmental Instability
FPRI
This 5-page US essay explains the roots of the crisis in Yemen
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-23
The Greek Riots: Anomic Youths, Headless Government
FPRI
A US article on the part played by myth-founded beliefs in the Greek riots
Crime, Law & Order, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-12-30