Organisational Learning, Knowledge and Capacity

CLG

A 120-page review of the literature on how learning takes place between organisations and how institutional learning and knowledge transfer can be fostered

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

Human Rights Insight Project

Ministry of Justice - UK

A 114-page UK study aiming to establish whether human rights could be used empirically as a tool to improve the public's experience of public services

Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

For Better, For Worse: Value for Money in Strategic Services Delivery Partnerships

Audit Commission - UK

This 68-page UK report examines the record of strategic services delivery partnerships in the UK

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

The Drivers of Black and Asian People's Perceptions of Racial Discrimination by Public Services

CLG

The 142-page findings of UK research designed to understand the drivers of black and Asian people's perceptions of racial discrimination in public services

Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

Keeping an Eye on an Unruly Neighbour

USIP, CSIS

A 28-page US working paper setting out Chinese views on how to achieve economic reform and stability in North Korea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-17

The Economic Effects of Direct Democracy: A First Global Assessment

CESifo

This 43-page working paper assesses the economic effects of direct democratic institutions

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-01-21

Nikolic Most Likely to Win

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on the current political situation in Serbia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-21

Strategies for Policy Reform

CIPE

This 100-page report describes programmes used to advance democratic policymaking and free market economics

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-21

Timor-Leste: Security Sector Reform

Crisis Group

A 32-page report highlighting the need for fundamental security sector reform in Timor-Leste

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-21

Negotiating Peace in Darfur

USIP

A US briefing on peacemaking efforts in Darfur

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22

Paper versus Steel: Haiti's Challenge of Constitutional Reform

USIP

A US briefing on the challenges presented by constitutional reform in Haiti

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-22

Human Services Systems Integration: A Conceptual Framework

IRP

This 20-page US discussion paper develops a set of organising principles and constructs for planning a service integration initiative

Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-23

Personal Reflections on the Crisis in Kenya

IDS

A report from an observer of the crisis in Kenya

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-23

Misleading Statistical Studies

IPS

An 8-page New Zealand study examining how statistical studies can mislead policymakers

Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-23

Young Democracies in the Balance: Lessons for the International Community

CGD

An 8-page brief exploring the underlying reasons for backsliding in the world's fledgeling democracies

Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2008-01-23

Morocco's Elections: The Limits of Limited Reforms

Brookings Institution

A 15-page US paper examining Morocco's elections from the perspective of the future of democratization in the Arab world

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-23

Policy Disruption by NIE

FPRI

A US critique of the NIE report on Iran's nuclear capabilities and intentions

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-24

Bad News Makes Headlines: Security Challenges Posed by Pakistan

IPPR

This 7-page UK paper attempts to offer a balanced understanding of Pakistani politics and their implications for Western policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-01-25

Political Change in North Korea

Parliamentary Library - Australia

An Australian research paper summarizing the debate on political change in North Korea

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-29

Review of Voting Systems

Ministry of Justice - UK

A 197-page review of new voting systems introduced into the UK since 1997

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-30

China's Economic Fluctuations and Their Implications for its Rural Economy

CEIP

A 110-page updated US report on the size and nature of China's economy

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-30

Pakistan's Political Future: An Alternative Perspective

CSIS

The 23-page transcript of an address on Pakistan's political future and the discussion following it

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-31

Understanding Kenya's Politics

CFR

A US backgrounder to Kenya's political framework

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-31

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

Guatemalan Democracy Matures

NIMD

A Dutch article reporting on the progress of democracy in Guatemala

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-01

From Dream to Nightmare: The Kenyan 2007 Elections

NAI

A Swedish article analyzing the Kenyan elections and their aftermath

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-01

Undecided Voters Will Decide

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on the forthcoming runoff presidential election in Serbia

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-02-05

Enhancing Open and Accountable Government

Queensland Government

This 219-page Australian discussion paper reviews issues surrounding the freedom of information issue in Queensland

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-06

Pakistan's Scheduled 2008 Elections: Background

CRS

This 15-page US report provides an overview of Pakistan's political setting and current status

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-06

Georgia's January 2008 Presidential Elections: Outcome and Implications

CRS

A 6-page US report discussing the campaign and results of Georgia's January 5, 2008 presidential election and its implications for Russian and US interests

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-06

Outside Income and Moral Hazard: The Elusive Quest for Good Politicians

IZA

This 45-page paper, based on Italian data, examines the trade-off between the quality of elected officials and the effort they exert in political life

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-07

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

South Korea under Lee Myung-bak

IDSA

An Indian commentary on the implications of South Korea's recent presidential elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-07

A Toxic Cocktail: Pakistan's Growing Instability

USIP

The report of an expert discussion group on the potential for worsening conflict in Pakistan and the prospects for stability

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-08

Iraq: Politics Unfrozen, Direction Still Unclear

USIP

A US briefing summarizing the views of a cross-section of Iraqi leaders and experts on the current political situation and future prospects for Iraq

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-08

Kenya Update

FPRI

A Further update on the security and political situations in Kenya

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-11

Enhancing Open and Accountable Government

State of Queensland

A 219-page Australian discussion paper prepared as part of a comprehensive review of freedom of information in Queensland

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-12

Pakistan: Transition to What?

IISS

A US article analyzing Pakistan's needs for the maintenance of stability

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-14

World Wide Webs: Diasporas and the International System

Lowy Institute

A 107-page Australian report examining the growth of diasporas and the resulting implications

Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-18

Seoul Needs Sound Policy, not Soundbites

Nautilus Institute

A commentary on the likely implications of the change in South Korea's presidency

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-19

Political Change in North Korea

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 27-page Australian research paper explores the implications of political change in North Korea

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-19

Kenya in Crisis

This 39-page report examines the situation in Kenya since violence began in December 2007

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-02-21

Middle East and North Africa Reform: Rooted in Economic and Political Ground

CIPE

This 23-page US report argues that the key to reform in the Middle East and North Africa lies in building on the linkages between democratic governance and market economies

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2008-02-21

The State of Kosovo

IFIMES

A Slovene article on the independence process in Kosovo

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-22

Pockets of Instability: What Links Kosovo, Cyprus and Nagorno-Karabakh?

INSS

An Israeli analysis examining the linkage between the situations in Kosovo, Cyprus and Nagorno-Karabakh

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-25

Tymoshenko Government Off to a Promising, Ambitious Start

Kyiv Post

An op-ed commenting on the early promise of Ukraine's new government

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-25

Political Murder in Central Asia: No Time to End Uzbekistan's Isolation

Crisis Group

A 12-page update briefing on the Saipov affair and its consequences

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-02-27

Iran's Parliamentary Elections and the Revolutionary Guards' Creeping Coup d'Etat

AEI

A US paper examining the influence of the IRGC in Iranian politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-28

Pakistani Public Opinion on Democracy, Islamist Militancy and Relations with the U.S.

USIP

A 47-page report of a public opinion survey of urban Pakistanis on salient policy issues

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-04

Shia-Islamist Political Actors in Iraq: Who Are They and What Do They Want?

DIIS

A 36-page Danish report on the politics of the Shia-Islamist groups in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-08

Index of State Weakness in the Developing World

Brookings Institution

An index ranking 141 developing nations according to their vulnerability in 4 spheres

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-08

Reading Khomenei

CEIP

A 42-page US in-depth political profile of Iran's Supreme Leader

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-13

The Road Out of Gaza

CEIP

An 18-page US policy paper focusing on the need to rebuild Palestinian institutions if peace is to be achieved

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-13

After Pakistan's Elections: Dealing with a Fractured Government

CSIS

This 3-page US brief examines how a divided political leadership in Pakistan will tackle the country's formidable problems

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-03-14

Taiwan Elections: Foundation for the Future

Hoover Instiution

This 28-page US essay examines the implications of the result of the January 2008 Legislative Yuan elections in Taiwan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-17

Searching for Constructive and Realistic Solutions of Kosovo Status: Theoretical Aspects

IFIMES

A Slovene article offering a range of possible solutions to the Kosovo conflict

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-17

Kosovo's First Month

Crisis Group

A 20-page policy briefing examining the independence declared by Kosovo on 17 February

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-18

East Timor: The Crisis Beyond the Coup Attempt

Nautilus Institute at RMIT

An Australian paper examining the crisis in East Timor

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-19

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

The Europeanization of Europe: The Transfer of Norms to Europe, in Europe and from Europe

DIIS

This 37-page Danish working paper explores the concept of Europeanization using a historical sociological perspective

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-03-26

New Challenges for Serbia and for the EU in Serbia

IFIMES

A Slovene article commenting on Serbia's political situation

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-03-29

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

Searching for Constructive and Realistic Solutions of Kosovo Status

IFIMES

A Slovene article examining possible solutions to the question of Kosovo's final status

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2008-03-29

Economic Freedom and the Trade-Off between Equality and Growth

NCPA

A 17-page US paper on the consequences of governmental paolicies that aggressively redistribute income

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-01

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

Voices from Afar: Freetocracy

Nixon Center

A US comentary on the rigging of elections in the South Caucasus

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-02

Seeking State Power: The Communist Power of Nepal

Berghof Research Center

A 55-page case study of the transition from armed struggle to peace in Nepal

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-03

Nigeria: Is the End of Mafia Politics in Sight?

Egmont

This 28-page Belgian paper examines the grip of criminal groups on Nigerian politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-10

Projecting Pyongyang: The Future of North Korea's Kim Jong II Regime

SSI

A 56-page US monograph exploring the future of the regime of Kim Jong II

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-12

Resurrecting the Wall of Fear: The Human Rights Situation in Syria

USIP

The report of a discussion held in the US on the recent crackdown on human rights activities in Syria

Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15

Provincial Politics in Iraq: Fragmentation or New Awakening?

Washington Institute

This 52-page US report examines the challenges and options facing Iraq's decisionmakers as they seek a formula to balance local authority and national unity

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15

Paying for Success: How to Make Contracting Out Work in Employment Services

Policy Exchange

This 82-page UK report examines how different countries have reformed the way in which they provide employment services to jobseekers

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15

Brothers in Arms? Engaging the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt

IPPR

This 29-page UK paper considers whether Western governments should seek to engage with the Muslim Botherhood

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-15

Kenya: Setting the Stage for a Durable Peace

USIP

A US briefing outlining the prerequisites for achieving a durable peace in Kenya

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-17

General Elections in Serbia, 11th May 2008

Fondation Robert Schuman

A French analysis of the forthcoming Serbian general elections

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-04-22

Pakistan on the Tightrope

MERIA

An Israeli article examining the political and security isituation in Pakiistan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-04-22

No Choice, But Democracy: Prising the People Out of Politics in Africa

Nordic Africa Institute

This 30-page Swedish paper poses critical questions about the nature and depth of the democratic experience in Africa

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-24

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

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

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

Turkey's Uncertain Future: A Symposium

"The American"

Five views on whether the ruling political party in Turkey is a threat to that country's democracy

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-04-30

Iraq: Post-Saddam Governance and Secuurity

CRS

A 69-page updated US report on the security and governance situations in Iraq

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-02

Science and Technology Policymaking: A Primer

CRS

A 48-page updated US paper on the use of scientific and technical knowledge and advice to assist in the framing of government policy

Science & Technology, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-02

Egypt's Local Election Farce: Causes and Consequences

CEIP

A 10-page US commentary on Egypt's local elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-05

Algeria Under Bouteflika: Civil Strife and National Reconciliation

CEIP

A 24-page US paper examining President Bouteflika's efforts to restore stability to Algeria

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-06

Kosovo: The View from Serbia

ISS-EU

A 6-page analysis of Serbian public and political opinion over the Kosovo issue

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-07

What is to be Done with Serbia?

ISS-EU

A 3-page analysis paper offering suggestions for the EU to consider in its short-term approach to Serbia

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-07

Sudan: Between Reform and Conflict

ARI

A 38-page paper on the political situation in Sudan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-09

Making and Breaking Promises: The European Union under the Treaty of Lisbon

ZEI

This 35-page German discussion paper examines whether the Treaty of Lisbon will lead to enhanced openness and effectiveness in the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-10

A New Chance for Darfur

Project Syndicate

An article proposing policies that the international community might adopt to bring about improvements in Darfur

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2008-05-15

Beyond Darfur: Sudan's Slide Toward Civil War

CFR

A 5-page US article on the risk of civil war in Sudan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-15

Is European Democracy Promotion on the Wane?

CEPS

This 20-page working paper examines the limits to the EU's democracy policies

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-15

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

Cyclone Nargis: Catalyst for Change in Myanmar?

Brookings Institution

A US article assessing the likelihood of regime change in Myanmar

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-05-19

The AKP and the Kurdish Issue; What Went Wrong?

SETA

This 6-page Turkish policy brief explains the AKP's volte face on the Kurdish issue

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-05-26

Negotiating Zimbabwe's Transition

Crisis Group

A 16-page briefing proposong a negotiated solution to the political crisis in Zimbabwe

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-05-26

Ukraine's Political System: Crash, Freeze, Reboot

ICPS

This 2-page article analyzes the problems with Ukraine's political system and suggests solutions

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-05-28

Analyzing Iran's Domestic Political Landscape

USIP

A US briefing summarizing a meeting held to discuss the implications of the Iranian parliamentary election results

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-03

Russia under Medvedev

DGAP

A 3-page German article evaluating the likely nature of Medvedev's presidency of Russia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-06-04

Turkey's Travails: Outlook and Strategic Consequences

GMF

This 4-page policy brief examines the possible implications of Turkey's current political crisis for Turkey's society and its foreign policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2008-06-04