Alleviating Poverty: Mobile Communications, Microfinance and Small Business Development Around the World

Brookings

This US paper examines how the rapid expansion of mobile technology around the world is transforming economic opportunity for millions

Poverty & Hunger, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2013-05-23

Is the French Military the Best Counterterrorism Response in Mali?

IPI

This article considers whether a military deployment the best response to a terrorist threat, such as that in Mali

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-05-23

No Magic Syrian Solution

The Jerusalem Report

An Israeli article stating that the background to Turkey’s current dilemmas with Damascus can be traced back to the ruins of the Ottoman Empire

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-23

Do Unto Others: Toward a Defensible Nuclear Doctrine

CEIP

This 90-page US monograph makes the case for a revised policy declaring that the United States possesses nuclear weapons only to respond to, and thereby deter or defeat, threats to its survival or that of its allies, particularly from any use of nuclear weapons by others

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-05-22

Of Identities and Institutions

CEIP

A US article reporting that recently, Salafi clerics have begun to fear a change to the long-held agreement between the Saud family and themselves

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-22

Hizbollah's Struggle for Domestic Survival: Lebanese Discourse on the Social Networks, May 2013

INSS

An Israeli article tracing how Hizbollah's increasingly apparent involvement in the bloodshed in Syria has hurt the organization's legitimacy and popularity within Lebanon

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-22

Maintaining One's Living Standard at Old Age: What Does that Mean? Evidence Using Panel Data from Germany

CESifo

A 31-page working paper studying how much retirement income is needed in order to maintain one’s living standard at old age

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2013-05-22

Whither China? Reform and Economic Integration Among Chinese Regions

CESifo

This 40-page working paper investigates the changing nature of economic integration in China

Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-22

Who Moves and For How Long: Determinants of Different Forms of Migration

IZA

This discussion paper analyses the determinants and correlates of different forms of migration, including circular, temporary and permanent

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2013-05-22

From Shared Risk to Shared Value: The Business Case for Disaster Risk Reduction

UNISDR

This 288-page report highlights how the transformation of the global economy over the last 40 years has led to rapid increases in disaster risk in low, medium, and high income countries

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2013-05-22

From Ice to High Seas

ice2sea

This 52-page report includes findings from four years of research on how to better understand and model ice-melt and appreciate its contribution to sea-level rise

Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2013-05-22

The Palestinian "Popular Resistance" and Its Built-In Violence

Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center

This 9-page Israeli study examines the concept of the Palestinian "popular resistance" (almuqawama al-sha'abiya) as it was formulated during the Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-05-21

Indonesia Extends its Forest Moratorium: What Comes Next?

WRI

This article states that the extension of its forest moratorium offers Indonesia a tremendous opportunity: a chance to reduce emissions, curb deforestation, and greatly strengthen forest governance in a country that holds some of the world’s most diverse ecosystems

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2013-05-21

Drones: Myths and Reality in Pakistan

Crisis Group

This 49-page report argues that the U.S. needs to be transparent about its drone policies and bring them in accord with legality and enhanced congressional oversight and judicial accountability, while Pakistan must live up to its responsibility for governance and security in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-21

Ethnic Disparities in Higher Education

IZA Journal of Migration

This 21-page paper examines ethnic differences in degree performance in Dutch colleges and universities

Education, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2013-05-21

Sorting Out the Nuclear and Missile Threats From North Korea

ACA

This US brief argues that it is time to sort out what the North Korean nuclear threat actually is and what can be done about it

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-05-21

Meeting Children's Needs When the Famaily Environment Isn't Good Enough

CFCA

This 10-page Australian paper provides a theoretical basis to using a systems approach to working with vulnerable and high-risk families where children's needs are generally being met, but where parenting is at times not "good enough" or even unsafe

Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2013-05-20

Venezuela: A House Divided

Crisis Group

This 16-page briefing examines the Venezuelan presidential election triggered by the death of President Hugo Chávez

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-19

Ankara and Washington Need an Ambitious Approach to Syria

CEIP

This US analysis argues that the time has come for more ambitious policy responses to the increasingly intractable Syrian civil war

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-05-19

The Effects of International Migration on the Well-Being of Native Populations in Europe

IZA

This 44-page discussion paper uses the European Social Survey to analyze the effects of aggregate immigration inflows on the subjective well-being of native-born populations

Immigration & Refugees, European UnionPosted: 2013-05-19

Egypt’s Dismal Opposition: A Second Look

CEIP

A US article urging Western observers to put aside comparisons based on imagined ideals of opposition quality and behaviour and more realistically and thoughtfully attempt to understand Egypt’s new political life and possible political futures

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-19

Syria's Uprising: Sectarianism, Regionalisation, and State Order in the Levant

FRIDE

A 28-page Spanish working paper addressing the implications of the regionalisation of Syria’s conflict and the challenges it presents to the stability of the post-Ottoman state order in the Levant

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-19

“The Devil We Know” Revisited: Israeli Thinking on the Future of the Assad Regime

INSS

An article considering the deliberations and disagreements within Israel’s national security establishment as to the country’s priorities with regard to Syria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-19

The Rise of Emerging Asia: Regional Peace and Global Security

A 25-page US working paper assessing the possible effects of the rapid economic rise of China, India, and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on regional peace and global security

Economic Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-05-19

Turkey: Rescue Me

CFR

This US blog examines how debates about Mideast policy in Washington connect to the region, with a special focus on Turkey

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-19

Escaping Nigeria's Cycle of Violence

CFR

A brief arguing that President Jonathan needs to address issues of poor governance, poverty, and political marginalization if he is to curb violence in Nigeria

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-19

Thessaloniki Ten Years On: Injecting momentum into the Enlargement Process for the Western Balkans

CEPS

This 4-page commentary exhorts the EU to mark the occasion by reaffirming with greater determination the European perspective for the countries of the region in the hope of keeping the Balkan ghosts at bay

European Union, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-19

Intra-Firm Upward Mobility and Immigration

IZA

A 50-page discussion paper examining how immigrants in Canada fare in terms of promotions relative to their native peers

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2013-05-19

The Muslim Brotherhood Prepares for a Comeback in Syria

CEIP

This 24-page US paper argues that The Muslim Brotherhood’s success in the next stage of the Syrian revolution depends on its ability to address significant challenges on the ground

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-16

Morocco’s Salafis: In Search of a Comprehensive Solution

CEIP

This article explains how Morocco’s new dialogue aims to reduce ideological polarizations regarding the rehabilitation of Salafi-jihadis detained under the Anti-Terrorism Law

Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-05-16

Bridging the Gap: Technology Trends and Use of Technology in Schools

"Educational Technology & Society"

This 10-page article discusses the causes of two gaps in educational uses of technology and provides suggestions for bridging them by engaging in discussions about effective teaching and committing to technology planning

Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2013-05-16

Inquiry into the Gathering and Use of Criminal Intelligence

Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement

This 122-page report brings to light legislative, technological, resource and cultural impediments to the effective gathering and use of criminal intelligence in Australia

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2013-05-16

Business Innovation and the use of Information and Communications Technology – An Update

ABS

This 40-page Australian research paper finds that businesses which use ICT more intensely are more likely to undertake: innovation of all types, more types of innovation, more novel innovations; and are more likely to develop their innovations in-house

Science & TechnologyPosted: 2013-05-16

Four Changes to Trade Rules to Facilitate Climate Change Action

CGDev

This 16-page policy paper asks how trade policy and trade rules can facilitate action on climate change

Climate Change & Environment, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2013-05-15

Still Teaching for America

"Education Next"

This analysis examines the recipe that has made Teach For America’s nearly quarter century record of growth possible

EducationPosted: 2013-05-15

Kenya After the Elections

Crisis Group

This 20-page policy briefing examines the 4 March elections that saw Jubilee Coalition’s Uhuru Kenyatta declared president

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-15

How Volatile are African Food Prices?

IFPRI

This 4-page brief uses recent data to explore food price volatility over time in international and African markets

Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-15

China’s Military and the U.S.-Japan Alliance in 2030

CEIP

An unclassified strategic net assessment of the future impact of China’s growing military power on Japan and the United States

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-14

Previewing Park's New North Korea Policy

National Interest

A US article assessing President Park's policy towards North Korea

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-14

Too Close for Comfort: Syrians in Lebanon

Crisis Group

This 41-page report argues that a priority for the Lebanese government and international partners must be to tackle the refugee crisis

Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-14

Rethinking Force Generation: Filling the Capability Gaps in UN Peacekeeping

IPI

This 24-page report analyzes the UN system for generating contributions of personnel and equipment for peace operations, otherwise known as force generation

Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-05-14

The Sino-Japanese Clash: What is Behind it?

FPRI

A 3-page US essay examining recent developments in Sino-Japanese relations

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-14

Behind Smoke and Mirrors: On the Alleged Recapitalization of Europe's Banks

DIIS

This 72-page Danish report argues that European banks remain severely undercapitalized

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-05-14

The Egypt-Israel Peace Test

Brookings

This US article stresses that Israel and Egypt must take convincing action now to uphold the peace treaty

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-05-13

Morsy and the Muslims: Is Egypt’s Government Getting More Islamist?

"Foreign Policy"

This US article explores both American and liberal Arab perspectives on the Muslim Brotherhood's political methods in Egypt

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-13

What if Pakistan's 'Old Lion' Returns to Govern?

CFR

A US article considering the implications of the current leadership election in Pakistan

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-13

Ending Syria’s Agony: Lessons from Other Civil Wars

The Internationalist

This US blog explores how new threats and rising powers are altering world politics and how multilateral institutions can adapt

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-05-13

Cross-border Humanitarian Aid in Syria Has Legal Basis But Few Precedents

IPI

This article considers whether aid can be channelled across borders directly in opposition-controlled areas despite Damascus’ lack of consent, or whether it should be channelled across frontlines with consent of the Assad regime

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Human RightsPosted: 2013-05-13

Taiwan and the U.S. Pivot to Asia: New Realities in the Region?

Wilson Center

Three essays examine the implication of improved bilateral relations between China and Taiwan in this 42-page US document

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-13

Thinking Regionally to Compete Globally

Migration Policy Institute, Wilson Center

This 75-page report offers recommendations to policymakers in the United States, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras for achieving greater regional economic competitiveness through a collaborative vision on migration and human-capital development

Immigration & Refugees, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-13

The Year of Recurring Disasters: A Review of Natural Disasters in 2012

Brookings

This 119-page report examines the consequences and lessons of last year’s disasters

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2013-05-02

Can Egypt’s Transition and Economy Be Saved?

Brookings

A US opinion piece assessing the prospects for Egypt's democratic transition and economy

Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-05-02

The Final Countdown: Prospects for Ending Extreme Poverty by 2030

Brookings

This 21-page US study examines the prospects for ending extreme poverty by 2030 and the factors that will determine progress toward this goal

Poverty & Hunger, International DevelopmentPosted: 2013-05-02

Chemical Weapons in Syria: Has a Red Line Been Crossed?

INSS

An Israeli article addressing several issues arising out of announcements that Assad has used chemical weapons

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-01

Youth Justice in Australia 2011-12: An Overview

AIHW

This 24-page overview provides information on young people aged 10 and older under youth justice supervision in Australia due to their involvement or alleged involvement in crime

Families, Children & Youth, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2013-05-01

The Global Market in Natural Uranium: From Proliferation Risk to Non-proliferation Opportunity

SIPRI

This Swedish essay argues that it is now questionable whether a strategy based on close monitoring of technology 'choke points' is by itself a reliable barrier to nuclear proliferation

Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-05-01

North Korea: Taking Account of the View from Pyongyang

ORG

This 4-page UK security briefing considers what lies behind North Korea’s sense of insecurity and the impact of western policy since 9/11 on decision-making by North Korea’s leadership

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-01

Blurring the Borders: Syrian Spillover Risks for Turkey

Crisis Group

This 54-page report examines the issue of cross-border aid and the situation of Syrian refugees in the border province of Hatay, which epitomises the humanitarian and security challenges Ankara faces

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2013-05-01

Reconverting Iran's U3O8 to UF6

"Arms Control Wonk"

This article assesses Iran’s capability to reconvert triuranium octoxide (U3O8) enriched to 20% U-235 back into UF6 feedstock that can be further enriched to produce weapon-grade uranium

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-05-01

Understanding Afghan Insurgents: Motivations, Goals, and the Reconciliation and Reintegration Process

FPRI

The 7-page executive summary of a study into the motivations for Afghan insurgency

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-05-01

Financial Regulatory Reform of the EU after the Global Financial Crisis

KIEP

A Korean policy analysis reviewing financial regulatory reform in the EU

European Union, Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-04-30

The Persian Gulf and Afghanistan: Iran and Saudi Arabia's Rivalry Projected

PRIO

This 74-page Norwegian case study analyzes the Persian Gulf sub-regional security complex and its relations with Afghanistan

Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-30

Manufacturing Enterprise in Asia: Size Structure and Economic Growth

IDRC

This 361-page book offers an interpretation of growth trajectories in the size-structure of enterprises in the manufacturing sector of selected Asian economies

International Development, Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-04-30

Taking Stock, Moving Forward

IPI

A 31-page policy paper providing a survey of the 2012 elections to the UN Security Council. Its objective is to provide an independent assessment of the elections along with lessons learned

Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-30

Connecting the Disconnected: Improving Education and Employment Outcomes among Disadvantaged Youth

IRP

This 35-page US discussion paper briefly reviews recent trends in employment outcomes for disadvantaged youth, focusing specifically on those who have become "disconnected" from school and the labour market, and considers why these trends have occurred. It then reviews a range of policy prescriptions that might improve those outcomes

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2013-04-30

The Effects of Poor Neonatal Health on Children’s Cognitive Development

IPR

This 56-page US working paper studies the effects of birth weight on cognitive development from kindergarten through schooling

Health, EducationPosted: 2013-04-30

The Role of EU and US Non-State Actors in the Global Environmental System. A Focus on Climate Change

IAI

This 15-page Italian working paper investigates the climate regime as a case study to assess the engagement of non-state actors from across the Atlantic with the global environmental system

Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2013-04-29

Behind the Scenes of the Turkish-Israeli Breakthrough

IAI

A 15-page Italian analysis of the Turkish-Israeli rapprochement

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-29

The Transition of China’s Development Model

IWEP

This Chinese policy brief considers how China's development model needs to change to meet new circumstances

Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-04-29

IAEA's Iranian Investigation Stalled, UN's Amano Says; Pushes For Iranian Flexibility

AolDefense

In this interview, the head of the United Nations investigation into allegations that Iran seeks nuclear weapons offers a frank assessment of the difficulties that have brought the decade-old investigation to a standstill

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-04-29

Recommended Annual Taught Time in Full-time Compulsory Education in Europe

European Commission

This 108-page European study gives teaching time, the length of the school day and the length of school holidays for individual European countries

Education, European UnionPosted: 2013-04-29

Less Violence, More Development

IPI

This article considers the place of conflict and fragility in the development agenda

International Development, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-04-29

Searching for Successful Integration. An Assessment of Projects Which Aim to Help Young Adults and Immigrants to Find Employment

IFFS

The 6-page summary of a Swedish report compares the labour market outcomes for individuals who participated in a project funded by the European Social Fund with the outcome for those who participated in the regular activities of the Swedish Public Employment Service

Immigration & Refugees, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2013-04-28

A Women’s Guide to Security Sector Reform

The Institute for Inclusive Security, DCAF

This Swiss guide seeks to encourage and empower women to take part in shaping and transforming the security sector in their communities and countries

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-04-28

Armenia, Georgia and Azerbaijan: Between Russia and the West

FPC

This UK article explores some of the geo-strategic dilemmas facing the countries of the South Caucasus, balancing Russian and Western influences in their foreign and domestic policies

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-26

High Stakes Gambit: Regional Positions on the North Korea Nuclear Crisis

FPC

A 7-page UK analysis of the positions of the major regional powers – the US, Japan, China and Russia – on the current North Korea nuclear crisis

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-26

A Chinese View: What Does the Change in Chinese Leadership Mean for the Future of the China-EU Relationship?

EPC

A commentary on the implications of the change in Chinese leadership for the future of the China-EU relationship

Foreign Policy, European UnionPosted: 2013-04-26

Youth Unemployment - Does the EU Care about its Future?

EPC

This 4-page policy brief argues that the pan-European nature of the youth unemployment challenge calls for urgent action at EU level

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2013-04-26

21st-Century Teacher Education

Education Next

A critique of teacher preparation in the US

EducationPosted: 2013-04-25

Migration, Trade and Income

IZA

This 42-page discussion paper explores the relationship between openness to trade, immigration, and income per person across countries

Immigration & Refugees, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2013-04-25

Islam and Politics in the New Egypt

CEIP

This 34-page US article explains how Islamic forces in Egypt are being reshaped by their participation in politics

Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-04-25

The Rising Chorus of Chinese Exceptionalism

RSIS

A 37-page Singaporean working paper arguing that China's enthusiasm to demonstrate its international influence now takes the form of a rising chorus echoing China’s claim to exceptionalism in world affairs

Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-24

The Role of Gas in the External Dimension of the EU Energy Transition

Egmont, Notre Europe

This 7-page Belgian policy paper concludes by laying out concrete recommendations on how the EU could strengthen its gas strategy both internally and externally

Energy, European UnionPosted: 2013-04-24

A European Global Security Strategy: Offering Seven-League Boots to Become a Global Actor

Egmont

This 4-page paper argues that the objective of a European Global Strategy should be to pave the way for political discussions at the highest level and eventually the adoption by the European Council of such a strategy

European Union, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-24

Immigration Detention in Australia

Parliament of Australia

This 48-page background note provides a brief overview of the historical and political context surrounding mandatory detention in Australia

Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2013-04-24

Disturbing Disconnects in the US-Japan Alliance

CSIS

A 2-page US commentary on the state of the US-Japan alliance

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-24

The Beting Serupai Incident

CSIS

A 2-page US commentary on the sailing of a four-ship flotilla of the People's Liberation Army's Navy to the South China Sea

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-24

Reducing Recidivism and Curbing Corrections Costs Through Justice Reinvestment

Council of State Governments

This 10-page US report highlights 17 states that have cut corrections costs while reducing recidivism and improving public safety

Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2013-04-24

Advanced US Conventional Weapons and Nuclear Disarmament: Why the Obama Plan Won't Work

Nonproliferation Review

A 17-page article analyzing efforts to increase the role of advanced conventional weaponry in US national security thinking and practice, in part to help reinvigorate the global nuclear disarmament agenda by reducing the role played by nuclear weapons in the US defence posture

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-04-24

The European Union and Decreasing Regional Stability in East and South-East Asia

NOREF

This 4-page Norwegian policy brief outlines how the European Union (EU) has been responding to deteriorating regional stability in East and South-East Asia, and which considerations are relevant for further steps by the EU

Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-24

Keeping Options Open: Why the Number of US Military Troops in Afghanistan Beyond 2014 Matters

Clingendael

This 7-page Dutch policy brief argues that a substantial US military presence in Afghanistan after transition remains important for the international community

Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-04-24

The Nexus Between Development and Security: Searching for Common Ground in Countering Terrorism

ICCT

This 16-page Dutch report analyses the relationship between the development and counter-terrorism sectors in light of the changing nature of terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, International DevelopmentPosted: 2013-04-23

State U Online

Education Sector, New America Foundation

This 48-page US report examines the history of distance learning,identifies the most common challenges to implementing successful distance education programmes and charts a path forward for states and institutions looking to build streamlined and affordable online public higher education systems

Education, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2013-04-23

The Tragedy of Greece

Levy Institute

The crisis in Greece reflects the deep structural problems of the country’s economy, its bureaucratic inefficiency, and a pervasive culture of corruption. According to this 7-page US policy note, it also reflects the deadly failure of the neoliberal project, which has become institutionalized throughout the European Union’s operational framework—with the International Monetary Fund the world’s single most powerful enforcer of market fundamentalism

Economic Policy, European UnionPosted: 2013-04-23

Toward a Post-Keynesian Political Economy for the 21st Century

Levy Institute

A 5-page US policy note arguing that the era of global neoliberalism, while still supreme, is fraught with serious problems and contradictions and the responsibility falls clearly on progressive economics to chart a full-fledged alternative course

Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-04-23

What’s Yours Is Mine: New Actors and New Approaches to Asset Recovery in Global Corruption Cases

CGD

This 42-page US policy paper is about recovering money stolen by corrupt politicians and officials

Corruption, International DevelopmentPosted: 2013-04-23

Russian Corruption: Domestic and International Consequences

Henry Jackson Society

A 48-page UK report arguing that Russian corruption is now, more than ever, an issue to be addressed by the UK and the international community

Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-04-23

Stability at All Costs

CEIP

A commentary on how the Algerian government is cracking down more forcefully on demands for greater freedoms & political change

Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-04-22

People Power

CEIP

This article argues that institutional failure to move the peace process forward is compelling the Palestinian people to look to themselves and to civil society for a solution

Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-04-22

How New and Assertive Is China’s New Assertiveness?

"International Security"

This 42-page paper argues that the belief in China's new assertiveness underestimates the degree of assertiveness in certain policies in the past, and overestimates the amount of change in China’s diplomacy in 2010 and after

Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-22