Policy pointers

A 15-page Israeli essay that examines the "Egypt effect" through the prism of Iraq and its discourse on democracy may provide insights regarding regional turmoil in the Middle East

Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-28

Iraq’s Last Window: Diffusing the Risks of a Petro-State

CGD

A 26-page US working paper outlining the benefits of an oil dividend policy for Iraq

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2011-09-19

Iraq’s Never-Ending Process of Forming a Government

CEIP

A US commentary on the state of the Iraqi government

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-05

Iraq’s Petroleum Impasse

CEIP

A US article offering proposals for the optimization of Iraq's oil wealth

Governance & Politics, EnergyPosted: 2011-03-03

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

Iraq’s Quest for Democracy amid Massive Corruption

CEIP

A US commentary on the extent of political corruption in Iraq

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04

Iraqi Politics Picks up the Pace

CEIP

A US commentary on the current political situation in Iraq

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-10-08

Iraq's Catch-22

Institute for America's Future

A commentary on the dilemma facing the Iraqi leadership in respect of its dependence on allied occupation forces

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-04-25

Iraq's Constitution: Breakthrough overshadowed by violence

International Institute for Strategic Studies

A 2-page article from "Strategic Comments", analysing agreement on Iraq's provisional constitution, the contemporaneous terrorist activity and the challeges for US policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2004-03-06

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

Iraq's New Political Elites: A Dream Come True?

Gloria Center

A 17-page Israeli essay discussing Iraq's new political elite

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-01-25

Iraq's Political Factions: The Last Chance to Build a Governing Coalition

CIS

A 4-page essay analyzing the political barriers to stable civil government in Iraq

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-23

Iraq's Slow, Steady Political Progress

CFR

A US brief assessing Iraq's political progress

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2010-06-20

Is a "New Middle East" Possible?

Lowy Institute

A 14-page perspective examining the prospects for a "new middle east"

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-26

Is Burma Democratizing?

CEIP

This US article compares the situation in Burma to other transitions away from authoritarian rule, highlighting major challenges but also reasons for hope

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-04-06

Is China Edging Towards Political and Economic Uncertainty?

IDSA

This Indian commentary considers how China may cope with uncertainty both as regards economic policy as well as internal dissidence

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-03-22

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

Is Iran Facing an Economic Crisis?

USIP

A US briefing assessing Iran's macroeconomic performance

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-05-16

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

Is Kuwait Out of the Impasse?

CEIP

A US commentary on the political climate in Kuwait

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-09

Is Latin America Going Radical?

Brookings Institution

A brief assessment of the strength of current radical tendencies in Latin American politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-06

Is Military Rule in Egypt Really Temporary?

SADA

This US article considers whether Egypt's Supreme Council of Armed Forces will step down and make way for civilian rule

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-11-14

Is Republika Srpska Arming Itself?

IFIMES

A Slovene commentary on current political developments in Bosnia and Herzogovina

Governance & Politics, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-10-02

Is the Kim Family Regime Rational and Why Don't the North Korean People Rebel?

FPRI

A 3-page US essay considering whether the Kim regime is rational and why the people of North Korea have not rebelled

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-02-01

Is the King’s Dilemma only for Presidents?

CEIP

A US article assessing the stability of Arab monarchies

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-12

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

Is There an Islamist Alternative in Egypt?

IAI

This 14-page Italian paper aims to evaluate, inasmuch as it is possible, the state of health of the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) today, after forty years of coexistence with the Egyptian (neo)-authoritarian regime

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-10

Is Uganda Ready for Oil Revenues?

SAIIA

This 4-page South African policy briefing considers Uganda's ability to cope with expected oil revenues

International Development, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-02-28

Islam and Civil Society: Case Studies from Jordan and Egypt

DIIS

A 116-page Danish study examining the role in played by Islam in civil societies in Jordan and Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-23

Islam, Militarism, and the 2007-2008 Elections in Pakistan

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 24-page paper commenting on the prospects for the 2007-2008 Pakistani elections

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-09-08

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

Islamic Militancy, Sharia, and Democratic Consolidation in Post-Suharto Indonesia

RSIS

This 46-page Singaporean paper reports on developments in the strategy for the comprehensive imposition of Sharia in Indonesia by Islamic militants

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-11-29

Islamic Movements and the Democratic Process in the Arab World: Exploring the Gray Zones

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 24-page paper discussing the continuing ambiguity among Islamists on fundamental democracy and human rights issues

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-03-09

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

Islamism and Democracy in Egypt, Indonesia and Turkey

Lowy Institute

A 4-page executive summary of an Australian paper examines how three different Islamist movements, the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, the Prosperous Justice Party in Indonesia and the Justice and Development Party have sought to adapt to democratic politics and how in turn electoral or democratic participation has shaped the evolution of their ideology, policies and activism.

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-11-09

Islamism, Violence and Reform in Algeria: Turning the Page

International Crisis Group

A 38-page analysis focusing on the relationship between Islamic activism and violence and the problems of political reform and democratization in Algeria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-08-03

Islamist Extremism in Bangladesh

CRS

A 6-page US report on the rise of Islamist influence and militancy in Bangladesh

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-02-12

Islamist Groups in Lebanon

MERIA

An Israeli article examining the evolution of different poles of Islamism in Lebanon

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-12-17

Islamist Movements and the Democratic Process in the Arab World: Exploring Gray Zones

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 24-page US paper discusses the continuing ambiguity among Islamists on fundamental democracy and human rights issues

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-06

Islamist Movements in the Arab World and the 2006 Lebanon War

CEIP

This 22-page US paper examines the reaction of the Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood and the Jordanian Islamic Action Front to the 2006 Lebanon war and its impact on domestic politics in Egypt and Jordan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-22

Islamist Movements in the Arab World and the 2006 Lebanon War

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

This 22-page paper examines the reaction of two Islamist movements to the 2006 Lebanon war and its impact on domestic politics in Egypt and Jordan

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-11-15

Islamist Opposition Parties and the Potential for EU Engagement

FIIA

This 108-page Finnish report considers whether and how the EU should engage with Islamist groups

Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-06-20

Islamist Radicalisation: The Challenge for Euro-Mediterranean Relations

CEPS

In this 181-page book, Arab and European authors ask whether the EU's current policies are contributing to the radicalisation of Islamist movements in the Middle East and North Africa, and argue in favour of an EU policy based on inclusion

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-07-14

Islamists in Politics: The Dynamics of Participation

CEIP

A 32-page US paper examining the participation of Islamist movements in politics in the Middle East

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-23

Islamists in the Arab World: The Dance Around Democracy

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

A 20-page paper arguing that democracy and political Islam are potentially compatible in principle

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2004-09-15

Israel as the Nation-State of the Jewish People: From the San Remo Conference (1920) to the Netanyahu-Abbas Talks

JCPA

An Israeli article asserting Israel's right as the nation-state of the Jewish people

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-09-19

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

Israeli Settlements: Time for a Solution

Chatham House

This UK article considers what can be done to resolve the settlers issue, and whether it will strain US-Israeli relations and undermine an Israeli-Palestinian peace process

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-08-08

It's A Long Way to Copenhagen

Centre for European Policy Studies

A 7-page policy brief examining Turkey's potential for economic growth and accession to the EU

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2006-04-05

It's the Media, Stupid - How Media Activity Shapes Public Spending

CESifo

This 38-page working paper examines the allocation of public spending across jurisdictions contingent on media activity

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-01-21

Jansa's SDS the Relative Winner

IFIMES

An analysis of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Slovenia

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-09-09

Japanese Governance Reform: Daybreak in the Land of the Rising Sun?

FIIA

An 8-page Finnish briefing paper commenting on the implications of the recent elections for the lower house of Japan’s Diet

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2009-10-29

Jasmine in the Middle Kingdom

AEI

A 5-page US commentary on how China's version of the Arab world's "Jasmine Revolution" was a complete failure

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-05-08

Jerusalem: A Modern Vision

Chatham House

The 20-page transcript of a UK address on the future of Jerusalem by the city's mayor

Urban Issues, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-04-18

Joblessness and Perceptions about the Effectiveness of Democracy

IZA

A discussion paper analyzing the extent to which joblessness of individuals and the prevailing unemployment rate in a country impact perceptions of the effectiveness of democracy

Governance & Politics, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2010-05-16

Jordan and Its Islamic Movement: The Limits of Inclusion?

CEIP

A 28-page US paper examining how Jordan's Islamist movement gained political legitimacy, and whether peaceful co-existence with the Jordanian regime is likely to continue

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2006-12-22

Jordan Seeks to Preempt Discontent with New Government

CEIP

This US article questions whether Jordanian Prime Minister Bakhit’s cabinet will implement changes that insulate Jordan from the pressure of mass protests

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-02-21

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 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

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

Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations

CRS

A 29-page US report providing 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, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-11-20

Jordan: The Possibility of Transition from Electoral Rut to a "Constitutional Democratic Monarchy"

Arab Reform Initiative

A 6-page paper on the prospects for political reform in Jordan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-01-04

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

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

Jordan's New Electoral Law Disappoints Reformers

CEIP

A US critique of Jordan's new electoral law

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-06-24

Justice or Stability? Hizbullah, the Special Tribunal for Lebanon and Consequences for the Region

Lowy Institute for International Policy

This 12-page Australian paper explores what the outcomes of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (investigating the assassination of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri) will mean for both key domestic actors in Lebanese politics such as Hizbullah, and regional players like Syria, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States

Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-03-22

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

Karzai's Balancing Act: Bringing 'China' In?

ISAS

A 9-page Singaporean analysis of China's interests in Afghanistan

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-16

Kazakhstan at a Crossroads: Human Rights and Democracy

FPC

A 17-page UK background paper on human rights and democracy in Kazakhstan

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2009-12-09

Kazakhstan’s Political (r)evolution

CEIP

A US commentary on political and security-related developments in Kazakhstan

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-02-06

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

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

Kenya Update

FPRI

A Further update on the security and political situations in Kenya

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2008-02-11

Kenya: Current Conditions and the Challenges Ahead

CRS

A US review of the political and security situations in Kenya

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-06-23

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

Kenya's Great Rift

"Foreign Affairs"

A US commentary on the current unrest in Kenya

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-09

Kirkuk in Transition: Confidence Building in Northern Iraq

Washington Institute

This 68-page US policy paper draws attention to near-term strategic opportunities in Kirkuk, focusing on bottom-up (local) approaches that the United States can facilitate in parallel with support of top-down (national) initiatives

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-05-09

Koizumi's Legacy: Japan's New Politics

Lowy Institute

This 10-page Australian analysis evaluates prime minister Koizumi's legacy for Japanese politics and international policy

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2006-09-26

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

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

Kosovo Merits Special Status as Part of the EU

CEPS

A 4-page policy brief proposing a special relationship that the EU might develop with Kosovo to help avert future conflict

European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-10-12

Kosovo, Law and Order: Balancing Rule of Law Principles after the President’s Resignation

FIIA

A 2-page Finnish commentary on the implications of the resination of Kosovo's President

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01

Kosovo: Breaking the Deadlock

USIP

A US briefing on the way forward to Kosovan independence

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-09-25

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

Kosovo: Toward Final Status

(International) Crisis Group

This 41-page report argues for the speedy establishment of Kosovo as an independent state

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2005-01-23

Kosovo: What Can Go Wrong?

USIP

A US briefing discussing potential drivers of conflict in Kosovo during the forthcoming status decision and thereafter

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2007-03-14

Kosovo: Štrpce, a Model Serb Enclave?

Crisis Group

This 16-page policy briefing focuses on the Štrpce municipality, one of southern Kosovo’s largest Serb enclaves, to demonstrate how Serb communities can protect their interests within Kosovo’s constitutional order

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2009-10-14

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

Kosovo's Fragile Transition

Crisis Group

This 50-page report concludes that the prospects for a de facto partition of Kosovo are growing due to failings on the part of the international community

Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2008-09-24

Kosovo's Future Status and U.S. Policy

CRS

This 6-page US report discusses the issue of Kosovo's future status

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2007-08-03

Kosovo's New Map of Power: Governance and Crime in the Wake of Independence,

Clingendael

A 62-page Dutch research essay examines how post-independence Kosovo is governed

Governance & Politics, CorruptionPosted: 2011-05-13