Governance & Politics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Building a Syrian State in a Time of Civil War
CEIP
A 38-page US paper concluding that the solution to the Syrian crisis lies in building a state within rebel-held territory that can replace the regime in Damascus
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 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
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
Qatar: The Economics and the Politics
Dayan Center
A 5-page Israeli article providing an overview of Qatari politics andeconomics
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2013-04-18
Trial by Error: Justice in Post-Qadhafi Libya
Crisis Group
This 53-page report analyses the ills plaguing the judicial system in Libya
Governance & Politics, Crime, Law & OrderPosted: 2013-04-17
Violence Unsettles Tunisia’s Democratic Transition
Wilson Center
This 6-page US report explains how Tunisia’s transition to democracy is being seriously threatened by violence in the wake of a prominent leftist politician’s assassination in early February
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-04-13
How Will Elections Impact Pakistan's Foreign Policy?
CEIP
This US article considers that the forthcoming Pakistani elections are unlikely to fundamentally change the country’s foreign policies, but calculates that the next civilian government could be more cooperative
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-13
Mali: Security, Dialogue and Meaningful Reform
CEIP
This report argues that Mali and its international partners need to seize the moment for national dialogue to forestall renewed political and security crises
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-04-13
Democracy, Human Rights and the Emerging Global Order
Brookings
The 14-page report of a US conference held to discuss emerging trends in international support for democracy and human rights and the increasingly complex drivers shaping foreign policies
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-04-13
Do we Need Regulation of Bank Capital? Some Evidence from the UK
IEA
A UK paper concluding that swathes of complex capital regulation have made banking riskier
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-04-05
Understanding North Korea
FPRI
A US article analyzing North Korea's political situation
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-04-03
China and the Changing Myanmar
Journal of Current Southeast Asian Affairs
This 28-page article explains how Myanmar’s desire to mitigate its overdependence on China, to improve relations with U.S. and to repair its reputation at ASEAN motivated its reform at home
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-04-03
Syrian Opposition Lays Groundwork to Take UN Ambassador Seat
Global Observatory
This article considers how insecure is the the Syrian representative to the UN
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-04-02
Understanding Japanese Democracy Assistance
CEIP
A US article explaining why despite being Asia’s most prosperous democracy and one of the world’s largest aid providers, Japan has a strikingly low profile in the field of international democracy assistance
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-28
Afghanistan: The Prospects and Challenges Ahead
SDA
The 16-page report of a meeting in which journalists joined international experts to discuss the prospects and challenges facing Afghanistan in the coming months and years
Governance & Politics, Disarmament & PeacekeepingPosted: 2013-03-28
Eritrea: Scenarios for Future Transition
Crisis Group
This 39-page report examines the Eritrean regime’s vulnerabilities, maps out six possible forms an eventual transition may take and identifies the main risks and opportunities
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-03-28
Kandahar and Hope
Brookings
A US opinion piece on signs of progress in Southern Afghanistan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-26
Social Enterprises and Local Government: A Scoping Study
ACELG
This 24-page Australian paper outlines current knowledge about local governments in Australia and the US, Canada, the UK and Europe, working with social enterprises to achieve collaborative place-based solutions to current challenges facing communities
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-25
A Kingdom's Future: Saudi Arabia Through the Eyes of Its Twentysomethings
Wilson Center
This 170-page US report explores the self-image of young Saudis and what they want when it comes to education, marriage, politics, religion, and personal liberties
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-03-23
And Justice for All?
CEIP
This US article states that how Egyptians approach the process of reconciling with remnants of the old regime could have major long-term implications for the country
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-03-23
Citizenship, Values and Cultural Concerns: What Americans Want From Immigration Reform
Brookings
This 68-page US survey of nearly 4,500 American adults explores the many divisions—political, religious, ethnic, geographical, and generational—within the nation over core values and their relationship to immigration
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-23
Algeria 2013: Marking Time
Dayan Center
This 7-page Israeli article assesses the stability of the Algerian regime
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-23
The Huge Cost of India’s Discrimination Against Women
GMFUS
An examination of the cost of India's discrimination against women
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-19
A Neo-Nationalist Network: The English Defence League and Europe’s Counter-Jihad Movement
ICSR
This 72-page UK report details how the EDL and its partners have created pan-European umbrella groups through which they coordinate marches and campaigns, and transfer knowledge and tactics
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2013-03-18
Hugo Chavez’s Constitutional Legacy
Brookings
A US opinion piece assessing Chavez' constitutional legacy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-18
Women in Democratic Transitions in the MENA Region
Wilson Center et al.
This 71-page US publication provides important insights into women’s critical role in the political transformations in the MENA region
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-18
Driving Policy on a Shifting Terrain
Policy Horizons Canada
A 29-page Canadian report on dealing with the increasing complexity of contemporary policy issues
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-16
Barriers to Effective Climate Change Adaptation
Productivity Commission - Australia
This 396-page Australian report identifies specific barriers that inhibit effective adaptation to unavoidable climate change, and high priority options for addressing those barriers
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-14
Two Decades on from the Break-up of Czechoslovakia: Departures, Diversions and Destinations
CEPS
This 9-page commentary sheds light on the political geography of this part of Central Europe in an extended three-part commentary
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-11
Transition to Democracy in Tunisia: Where to?
Arab Reform Initiative
This 9-page paper tries to assess Tunisia’s transition and ponder the outcome of the period, as a whole
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-09
Current Challenges in the EU Politics. A Perspective from North Rhine-Westphalia
ZEI
This German discussion paper examines the crisis management related to the European-wide debt problem from the point of view of the most populated federal state of Germany
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-09
Foreign Democracy Assistance in the Czech and Slovak Transitions
FRIDE
A 24-page Spanish working paper arguing that parallels between the CEE experience and today's Arab transitions suggest that the former hold a number of valuable lessons for democratising Middle East and North African states
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-08
Tunisia's Post-Revolution Blues
CFR
A 2-page US article describing how Tunisia has drifted into the doldrums
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-08
Losing the Syrian Grassroots
SWP
This 8-page German commentary explains how, without outside support, already fragile state institutions, as well as the LCCs and local opposition councils, are in danger of collapse as communities face the dangers of disintegration
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-03-08
Countering Corruption: 2012
Brookings
This 28-page US conference report focuses on four policy action areas critical to the fight against corruption
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-07
Improving Global Governance: Making Global Institutions Fit-for-purpose in 21st Century
A lecture commenting on some of the complex challenges of the 21st century which cry out for effective global governance reflecting today’s geopolitical and other realities
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2013-03-07
Free Trade Agreements and the Consolidation of Democracy
CESifo
This working paper studies the relationship between participation in free trade agreements (FTAs) and the sustainability of democracy
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-06
China, the Abnormal Great Power
CEIP
This US article discusses how rising nationalism and related security interests have hardened China’s foreign policy positions
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-03-06
Muslim Politics Without an "Islamic" State
Brookings
This 14-page US policy briefing explores the relationship between Islamism and secularism, arguing that Arab nations could adopt many aspects of Turkey's AKP model, even when considering contextual differences between Islamism in Arab and non-Arab nations
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-06
The Resistible Rise of Islamist Parties
Wilson Center
This 10-page US opinion piece argues that the success of Islamist parties augurs poorly for democracy, because a strong, competitive opposition is the only guarantee against the emergence of a new authoritarianism
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-04
Democracy's Decline and the Case of Kenya
CFR
This US article considers how to reverse the decline in countries like Kenya, that have turned into elected autocracies
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-03-03
Bosnia’s Dangerous Tango: Islam and Nationalism
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing examines a growing fusion between Bosniak nationalism (which can be Islamic or secular) and Bosnian state identity
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-02-26
Muslim Politics Without an "Islamic" State
Brookings
This 14-page policy briefing explores the relationship between Islamism and secularism in the aftermath of the Arab Spring.
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-02-25
On Political Union in Europe: The Changing Landscape of Decision-making and Political Accountability
CEPS
This 14-page essay discusses how recent developments have modified the existing allocation of tasks between the EU and national levels and the legitimising mechanisms in decision-making by the EU institutions
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-23
Tunisia and the Clash Within Civilizations
The National Interest
A US article on the wider implications of Chockri Belaid's killing
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-02-23
Talks of Hope?
CEIP
This US article argues that restoring trust amid Bahrain's highly polarized society will need a much more substantial approach to the country’s problems
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-23
Serbia and Kosovo: The Path to Normalisation
Crisis Group
This 38-page report examines the progress made in bilateral dialogue between Serbia and Kosovo since the EU-facilitated negotiations began in March 2011
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-20
The Elections in Jordan: People Want Evolution, Not Revolution:
INSS
An Israeli report on the discussions on the Jordanian social networks about the January elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-02-12
Incumbent Effects and Partisan Alignment in Local Elections: A Regression Discontinuity Analysis Using Italian Data
CESifo
This 46-page discussion paper provides a simple model to explain effect of political alignment between different tiers of government on policy choices and election outcomes
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-06
"Black Sunday" in the Majles
Meir Amit Intelligence and Terrorism Information Center
This Israeli report describes how a Majles session to impeach the minister of labor and welfare, held on Sunday, February 3, led to an unprecedented confrontation between President Ahmadinejad and Majles Speaker Ali Larijani
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-05
Egypt Conflict Alert
Crisis Group
A conflict alert highlighting the factors that might lead to conflict within Egypt
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-05
Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia: Political Developments and Implications for U.S. Interests
CRS
This 64-page US report examines political developments in the South Caucasus
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-02-01
Crisis in Mali
CRS
A 21-page US report on the political and security situation in Mali
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-02-01
What Is Governance?
CGDev
This 22-page paper considers the poor state of empirical measures of the quality of states, that is, executive branches and their bureaucracies
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-30
Armenia's Looming Elections
The National Interest
A US article assessing the significance of the forthcoming Armenian elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-01-29
The Israeli Elections: Indications and Implications
INSS
This Israeli essay assesses various possibilities for the composition of the next Israeli government and their implications for Israel's national security policy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-29
The Saudi Kingdom in Transition: Women Appointed to the Majlis
Dayan Center
A 7-page Israeli perspective on the implications of the Saudi royal decree declaring that 30 women would be appointed to the country’s Consultative Council
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-29
Women, Representation, and Politics in Egypt
CFR
A US blog considering the challenges to female representation in Egyptian politics
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-29
Unhappy Arabia
CEIP
This US article asserts that rumblings of change are growing louder in Saudi society, but asks whether the monarchy prepared to give in
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-01-25
A New Hope for the Peace Process?
CEIP
A US article arguing that the results of the Israeli election could push the new government to engage once more on peace
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-25
The Limits of U.S. Influence in Israel
Reuters
A US opinion piece claiming that President Obama’s ability to influence the outcome of the Israeli elections has been negligible
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-25
Israeli Elections Deliver Surprise Outcome -- What Now?
This US blog post examines the possibilities after Israel's election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-01-24
The Israeli Election: Implications for U.S. Policy
The Washington Institute
This 4-page US analysis asserts that economic and social concerns, more than security debates, are likely to determine the left/right composition of the next Knesset
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-24
Syria’s Kurds: A Struggle Within a Struggle
Crisis Group
This 57-page report examines the growing influence of Kurdish factions in Syria while warning against entanglement in the broader regional battle over Kurdish independence
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-22
Arab Monarchies: The Fateful Hour?
Dayan Center
This Israeli article presents the challenges Arab monarchhies are facing after two years of regional upheaval
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2013-01-21
How the Local Matters
DIIS
This 100-page Danish report presents the findings of a study of the potentials and pitfalls of promoting local level democratic structures in fragile situations
Governance & Politics, International DevelopmentPosted: 2013-01-21
Seven Hazards in Cameron’s Intended European Policy
CEPS
This 4-page commentary chronicles a plethora of problems that David Cameron's propositions are going to encounter for their successful implementation in the both the British and European interests
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-18
Press Freedom in Turkey
CEIP
A 36-page US paper criticising the state of press freedom in Turkey
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-01-18
Explaining Constitutional Change: The Case of Judicial Independence
CESifo
This 40-page working paper studies the factors driving changes in judicial independence as incorporated in constitutions
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-18
Kenya’s 2013 Elections
Crisis Group
This 59-page report examines the run-up to the 4 March 2013 elections in Kenya
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-18
Towards a Worldwide Index of Human Freedom
Fraser Institute et al.
This 294-page publication focuses on the challenge of creating the first comprehensive and conceptually consistent index of freedom, including economic freedom, and is based on the “negative” definition of freedom—in other words, the absence of barriers or coercion that prevent individuals from acting as they might wish
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-01-18
Brotherly No More?
CEIP
This US article asks whether The Muslim Brotherhood's increased reliance on divisive tactics will help them conquer Egyptian politics or does it risk alienating more people?
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-18
The Muslim Brotherhood in Europe
Hurst/Columbia
A 23-page chapter introducing a book dealing primarily with the establishment and expansion of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe since the 1960s, when its European affiliated branches began to acquire their own dynamics
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2013-01-17
Indonesia’s National Elections: Islamic Parties at the Crossroads
RSIS
A 2-page Singaporean commentary on the current strategies of Indonesian Islamic parties
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-17
The Evolution of the Global Environmental System: Trends and Prospects
Transworld
This 32-page working paper provides an analytical overview of the political, social and legal context of environmental governance
Climate Change & Environment, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-17
Prospects for the New Chinese Leadership’s Economic Policy
KIEP
A 5-page Korean brief on the prospects for the new Chinese leadership's economic policy
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-17
Afghanistan: Post-Taliban Governance, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
A 94-page US report assesses Afghanistan's future governance, security and considers US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2013-01-16
Renewed Negotiations between Turkey and the PKK: Hopes for a Breakthrough?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on reports of a resumption of negotiations between Turkey and Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) leader Abdullah Öcalan
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-15
Pakistan: Countering Militancy in PATA
Crisis Group
This 54-page report assesses the impact of the military-led response to extremist violence on PATA’s security, society and economy
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-15
New Egypt’s Democracy Woes: Challenges for President Morsi
IDSA
An Indian backgrounder on Egypt's political turmoil
Governance & Politics, Human RightsPosted: 2013-01-14
The UN Internal Review Panel Report and Sri Lanka’s Urgent Need for Accountability
IDSA
This Indian issue brief considers the deteriorating human rights situation in Sri Lanka
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-14
The Future of Japanese Domestic Politics and Japan's Path Ahead
JIIA
A Japanese commentary onthe country's political prospects
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-14
Russian Critical Infrastructures: Vulnerabilities and policies
FIIA
A 124-page Finnish report on how Russian policies on critical infrastructure protection are evolving against a background composed of an uneasy combination of factors
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2013-01-10