Governance & Politics
Upgrading the Global Financial System
Clingendael
This 7-page Dutch policy brief takes stock of the multilateral attempts to tackle the financial crisis, and examines the main proposals, accomplishments and problems in putting forward effective solutions
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-03
Chinese Views of the Syrian Conflict
Hoover Institution
This 16-page US article takes a closer look at Chinese views toward the ongoing Syrian turmoil and the larger context created by the earlier Libyan experience
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-02
Combatting the Dangers Lurking in the Shadows: The Macroprudential Regulation of Shadow Banking
C.D. Howe Institute
This 28-page Canadian study argues that to mitigate the risks of another run on the shadow banking system greatly amplifying financial instability, some shadow banking entities ought to be regulated as banks or in a similar fashion to banks (for example, with capital and liquidity requirements) while in other cases regulation should cover banks’ relationships with them, their procyclical behaviour in certain markets (such as those for repos), or the ratings process for securitized products
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-10-02
Has Democracy Met the Stress Test in Post-Communist Europe?
FPRI
This 5-page US note considers how the global financial crisis and its European aftermath have created, in effect, a major stress test for democracy in the ten post-communist countries of the European Union
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2012-10-02
Bahrain: Human Rights and Political Wrongs
CEIP
A US commentary on the human rights situation in Bahrain
Human Rights, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-02
Syria: The Elephant in the Room
The Internationalist
This US article explores how new threats and rising powers are altering world politics and how multilateral institutions can adapt
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-01
American Exceptionalism... Exposed
FPRI
A 7-page essay examining the concept of American Exceptionalism
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-01
Malaysia's Coming Election: Beyond Communalism?
Crisis Group
This 30-page report examines the political landscape ahead of Malaysia's thirteenth general election that will likely be called later this year or early next
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-01
Why Designating Boko Haram as an FTO could be Counterproductive
Brookings
This US article argues that as Nigeria continues to advance its fight against Boko Haram, it is important to understand how the U.S. can best aid the government in doing so
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-10-01
The Battle for Semdinli – An Analysis of Turkey's Latest Violence
FPC
A detailed UK analysis of the recent conflict between the Turkish Government and the PKK, exploring the key dynamics behind recent events
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-30
The End of Jordan as We Know It?
Journal of Foreign Affairs
A 6-page Israeli article on Jordan's political prospects
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-28
Georgia's Future: Between Euro-Atlantic Aspirations and Geopolitical Realities
EPC
A 4-page policy brief looks at the challenges facing the country in terms of its Euro-Atlantic integration aspirations
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-28
Egypt: Background and U.S. Relations
CRS
A 22-page US report offering a brief overview of the key issues for Congress related to Egypt and information on U.S. foreign aid to Egypt
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-27
Maastricht 2.0: Alternatives for Monetary Union Beyond the Centralization Fetish
SWP
An 8-page German commentary arguing that it is possible to make the monetary union more crisis-proof while at the same time giving the European nations a high degree of responsibility for their own economic development
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-27
Averting a Moroccan Revolution
SWP
This 8-page German commentary explains the endurance of the inherited political status quo in Morocco
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-27
Foreign Policy and Self-image: The Societal Basis of Strategy Shifts in Turkey
SWP
A 31-page German research paper explains how a new economic elite in Turkey successfully advanced new political and academic elites, its close ideological allies, and the self-perception of state and society underwent a fundamental transformation
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-27
Perspectives on Russian Foreign Policy
SSI
A 227-page collection of essays analysing Russian foreign policy both on its material side or actual conduct as well as on the cognitive bases of Russian thinking about international affairs and Russian national security
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-25
The Prospects for Security Sector Reform in Tunisia: A Year After the Revolution
SSI
A 65-page USW monograph examining Tunisia's major challenges dismantling and reorienting the mandate and institutional culture of Tunisia’s labyrinth of security institutions
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-25
Waiting for the Taliban in Afghanistan
CEIP
This 30-page US paper considers the likely future of Afghanistan after the planned withdrawal of international forces from Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-25
Colombia: Peace at Last?
Crisis Group
This 45-page report states that a political solution to the FARC/Colombian government conflict may finally be possible
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-25
Turkey's Precarious Position
National Interest
A US article considering the challenges facing Turkey
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-25
Bellwether Tunisia
Jerusalem Post
An Israeli article on the prospcts for democracy in Tunisia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-24
Saudi Arabia's Race Against Time
Wilson Center
This US occasional paper focuses on various bottom-up pressures mounting against the government of Saudi Arabia.
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-09-24
Public Opinion Polls and Political Culture
CSS
This 15-page edition of a Swiss publication focuses on popular attitudes about democracy in Russia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-24
Mali: The Need for Determined and Coordinated International Action
Crisis Group
This briefing summary raises alarm over the deteriorating political, security, economic and social situation in Mali stemming from the power vacuum following the military coup
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-24
Towards a Greater Putistan?
Inside Story
An Australian article looking at recent political developments in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-21
Fear and Loathing in the Emirates
CEIP
This article describes how the The United Arab Emirates’ ruling families are beginning to be challenged directly by a few brave citizens, some of whom are even publicly calling for regime change
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-21
All the King's Islamists
CEIP
A commentary on thecurrent political situation in Morocco
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-21
Prospects for India’s Reforms
CEIP
This Q&A provides an overview of recent reform developments in India, and argues that the changes are merely the first step of a longer reform process which continues to face significant political opposition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-20
Jordan: A Flowerless Spring
Arab Reform Initiative
A 7-page brief examining the interaction of the Jordanian reform movement and the King
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-20
“Healing Without Amputating?” : Security Reform in Egypt
Arab Reform Initiative
An 11-page brief considering methods for tackling security reform in Egypt
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-20
Policy Essentials: Cost–Benefit Analysis
BCA
An Australian guide to the importance of cost–benefit analysis for major public policy decisions, regulations and projects
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-20
Somalia: Little Hope for Peace
CSS
This 4-page Swiss analysis considers theprospects for peace in Somalia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-20
Putin Bets on Repression
FPRI
A 2-page US bulletin highlighting Putin's reliance on repression to counter growing domestic opposition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-19
Renewed Violence in Iraq
CFR
This US memorandum explains how the risk of acute instability and renewed conflict in Iraq remains
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-19
Crunch Time for Egypt’s Civil-Military Relations
FRIDE
This Spanish policy brief examines the most urgent challenges to Egypt’s civil-military relations in the light of the recent events
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-19
Supporting a Democratic Transition in Syria
The Day After
A 133-page Syrian report that provides a comprehensive vision for a post-Assad order, agrees on principles and goals, identifies challenges and risks, and puts forward concrete recommendations in six policy fields crucial for a successful transition
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-19
Polarized America and Two Social Movements
AJISS
A Japanese commentary on contemporary US politics, with emphasis on a possible tendency towards isolationism
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-19
A Time for Statesmanship
CEIP
This US analysis highlights the need for statesmanship for the sake of US-Egyptian relations
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-18
Innovation, Ingenuity and Initiative: The Adoption and Application of New Ideas in Australian Local Government
ACELG
This 93-page report examines the potential for innovation in Australian local government
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-18
Policy Levers of the Future
Policy Horizons Canada
This 4-page Canadian note summarizes expert views on which policy levers (i.e. tools and approaches used by societal actors to achieve their goals) will be best suited to meet societies’ objectives and to address the news headlines of 2025
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-18
Still Awake: The Beginnings of Arab Democratic Change
PIIA, FIIA
This 56-page joint report reviews five cases of political transition in the Arab world and matches them with one of four classical transitional models: pact, imposition, reform or revolution
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-18
The Electoral Trap:Why the EU Should Think Beyond Belarus's Parliamentary Election
FIIA
A 10-page Finnish critique of the EU's approach to the parliamentary election in Belarus
Governance & Politics, European UnionPosted: 2012-09-18
A Crucial Election in Georgia
CEIP
A US analysis of the importance of Georgia’s upcoming parliamentary election and outlines the key players that will determine the outcome.
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-17
The Impact of Democracy and Press Freedom on Corruption: Conditionality Matters
CESifo
This working paper empirically analyzes the joint impact of democracy and press freedom on corruption
Corruption, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-17
'Moderates or Manipulators? Tunisia's Ennahda Islamists'
Henry Jackson Society
This 24-page report examines the nature of Tunisia's Ennaha as well as their leader
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-09-17
The Wrath of Libya’s Beleaguered Salafis
CEIP
This US article argues that recent attacks in Libya reveal the Salafis’ anguished search for relevance in a country that is already socially conservative, but that has soundly rejected dogmatic political actors in favor of technocratic ones
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-17
The Future of Egypt’s Electoral Law
CEIP
This US article considers the the future of Egypt's electoral law—a critical component of sustainable democracy
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-17
The EU’s Promotion of External Democracy: In Search of the Plot
CEPS
This 6-page policy brief illustrates that both the EU's conceptualisation of democracy and the means to achieve it remain vague, and explains why this is problematic
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-15
Kuwait's Parliament: An Experiment in Semi-democracy
Chatham House
This 16-page UK briefing paper examines Kuwait's progress towards democracy
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-15
Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive
CRS
A 28-page US report providing a brief overview of the early history of the Cyprus reunification negotiations, a more detailed review of the negotiations since 2008, and a description of some of the issues involved in the talks
Foreign Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-14
Bahrain: Reform, Security, and U.S. Policy
CRS
This 38-page US report highlights the political situation in Bahrain, security issues and US policy
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-09-14
Kazakhstan: Recent Developments and U.S. Interests
CRS
A 21-page US report on recent developments in Kazakhstan and US interests
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-09-14
Societal Shifts in Russia
Pro et Contra
Extract of an article describing societal shifts that have evolved in Russia over recent years
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-09-13
Religion in Russia: Politicization and Disengagement
CEIP
This article comments on the politicization and disengagement of religion in Russia
Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2012-09-13
Morsi’s Potential Counterweight
INSS
An Israeli article suggesting that there is a substantial likelihood that Morsi will eventually develop a second armed force, one that can serve as a counterweight to the military and prevent it from regaining power in a future coup
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-06
Syria's Escalating Crisis
CFR
A US issue guide to the worsening political and humanitarian crisis in Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-09-01
Regulatory Impact Analysis: Benchmarking
Productivity Commisssion - Australia
This 402-page draft Australian report examines the use of Regulatory Impact Analysis in Australia
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-30
Indonesia: Defying the State
Crisis Group
This 24-page briefing details how one impact of Indonesia's decentralisation drive has been the emergence of regional politicians willing to defy the courts for short-term political gain
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-30
The New Multilateralism: The Shift to Private Global Regulation
C.D. Howe Institute
This 24-page Canadian report explains how global commerce is experiencing a rapid shift from government- to private-sector standard-setting for everything from product safety and quality to corporate behaviour abroad
Globalisation & International Trade, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-29
The Surprising Ingredients of Swedish Success – Free Markets and Social Cohesion
IEA
This 46-page UK report finds that an over-bearing welfare state, along with high taxes, damaged the economy as well as undermining social capital
Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-28
Nepal’s Constitution (I): Evolution not Revolution
Crisis Group
This 44-page document is the first of two new reports describing the interplay of issues, political behaviours and the shifting balance between actors that will determine how Nepal will get a constitution and what it might look like
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-27
Nepal's Constitution (II): The Expanding Political Matrix
Crisis Group
The second (42-pages)of two new reports describing the interplay of issues, political behaviours and the shifting balance between actors that will determine how Nepal will get a constitution and what it might look like
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-08-27
Mali: Avoiding Escalation
Crisis Group
This report executive summary urges Mali's main actors, regional organisations and the international community to seek a political rather than military solution to its woes
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-07-18
Strategic Plan 2013-2015
ICPS
A 40-page strategic plan for reform in the Ukraine
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-07-18
The Big Three in EU Foreign Policy
CEIP
A 38-page US paper highlighting the influence of Germany, France and the UK in European affairs
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-07-06
Jordan’s Ongoing Election Law Battle
CEIP
A US article describing the conflict over Jordan's electoral law
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-07-06
The Party Just in (and Developing)
CEIP
This US article outlines the challenges faced by Morocco’s Justice & Development Party at its seventh congress this month
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-07-06
Libya’s Elections under Threat
Crisis Group
This crisis alert warns how, with only days to go, Libya’s first national elections of the post-Qadhafi era are imperilled by armed protesters who, driven by a feeling of continued economic and political marginalisation, are threatening to disrupt the vote in the eastern part of the country
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-07-06
The End of the Beginning in Syria: The End of the Beginning in Syria:
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the likely outcome of the Syrian crisis
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-07-05
Taxing Times are Overdue in Pakistan
Inside Story
An Australian article describing how very low tax receipts are hindering Pakistan’s social programs and economic reforms
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-07-05
Trends in Lebanon: Lebanese Discourse on the Social Networks, July 2012
INSS
This Israeli article looks at some of the leading issues currently debated on the Lebanese social networks.
Governance & Politics, Science & TechnologyPosted: 2012-07-05
Yemen: Enduring Conflicts, Threatened Transition
Crisis Group
This 48-page report proposes ways for the Yemeni government to win back society’s confidence, tackle political infighting and distance itself from the leadership and practices of the past
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-07-04
Electing a New Libya
CEIP
A US Q&A analyzing Libya's transition to democracy
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-07-03
Mohamed Morsi’s Victory and the Future of Egypt’s Transition
Brookings
This US blog post discusses what the resultof the presidential election means for the future of Egypt’s transition to democracy and for U.S. policy in Egypt and the broader Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-07-03
Yemen: Between Iran, al-Qaeda, and the West
INSS
An Israeli analysis of how the civil unrest that has gripped the nation since January 2011, inspired by the upheavals elsewhere in the Arab world, has intensified existing trends and accelerated processes liable to lead to state failure
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-07-03
Does Immigration into Their Neighborhoods Incline Voters Toward the Extreme Right?
IZA
This 45-page discussion paper explores one potentially important channel through which immigration may drive support for extreme right-wing parties: the presence of immigrants in one's neighborhood
Immigration & Refugees, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-06-26
Are Bahrain’s Sunnis Still Awake?
CEIP
This US article examines the schisms in Bahraini society
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-06-26
Armenia: An Opportunity for Statesmanship
Crisis Group
This 26-page report examines the challenges before a pivotal Armenian presidential vote early next year that will determine whether the country has shed more than a decade and a half of fraud-tainted electoral history
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-06-26
Dangerous Uncertainty ahead of Venezuela Elections
Crisis Group
This 35-page report considers the prospects for political instability in Venezuela
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-06-26
Good News Before More Battles in Egypt
CEIP
A US article commenting on the recent political developments in Egypt
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-06-26
Egypt: A Muslim Brotherhood President Does Not Prove That We Are All ‘Chimps’
GLORIA Center
An Israeli perspective on the result of the Egyptian presidential election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-06-25
One Year After South Sudan's Independence: Opportunities and Obstacles for Africa's Newest Country
Brookings
A 32-page US assessment of the prospects for South Sudan
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-06-25
Taiwan's UN Dilemma: To Be or Not To Be
Brookings
This US opinion considers Taiwan's prospects for becoming a member of the UN
Governance & Politics, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2012-06-25
Court Dissolves Egyptian Parliament: Army Takes Over: Civil War?
GLORIA Center
An Israeli article on the possible ramifications of the dissolution of the Egyptian parliament
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-06-15
Gaza Five Years On: Hamas Settles In
CEIP
This 30-page US paper describes how the soft authoritarianism that has provoked uprisings elsewhere has only been further entrenching itself in the West Bank and Gaza
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-06-12
The Syrian Uprising: Syrian Discourse on the Social Networks, June 2012
INSS
An Israeli article reporting on some key political issues currently debated on the Syrian social networks
Governance & Politics, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-06-07
Understanding the Muslim Brotherhood
FPRI
This US essay argues that, despite its religion-based ideology, the Muslim Brotherhood should be viewed in political, not theological terms
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-06-07
Egypt: 1805 – 1952 – 2012
INSS
An Israeli perspective on current changes to the political scene in Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-31
Endgame for the Prime Minister?
CEIP
This US article assesses the political future of the Iraqi Prime Minister
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-30
Sweden - From Macroeconomic Failure to Macroeconomic Success
CESifo
A 46-page working paper studying Sweden's successful economic policy reforms
Economic Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-29
Islamists Face Setback in Egyptian Presidential Election
Gloria Center
An Israeli commentary on the Egyptian presidential election
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-28
The Emerging Order in the Middle East
CEIP
This 24-page analysis explains how the emerging political order in the Middle East is marked by considerable shifts within individual countries as well as at the regional level
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-28
The Kingdoms United?
CEIP
This US article considers the possibilities of a union between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-28
How to Slice the Pie: Reforming Lebanon's Electoral Law
CEIP
A US article assessing the possibilities for electoral reform in Lebanon
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-28
A Eurosceptic Big Bang: Finland's EU Policy in Hindsight of the 2011 Elections
FIIA
This 7-page Finnish briefing paper explains how the broad consensus on EU affairs in Finland has broken down, at least temporarily
European Union, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-24
'Bread, Dignity and Social Justice': The Political Economy of Egypt's Transition
Chatham House
A 20-page UK briefing paper examining the Political Economy of Egypt’s Transition
Governance & Politics, Economic PolicyPosted: 2012-05-21
Egypt and Islamic Sharia: A Guide for the Perplexed
CEIP
This US Q&A explains what the Islamic sharia is—and is not—and how it might be interpreted in Egypt’s new political system
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-05-19
Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons: Proliferation and Security Issues
CRS
A 32-page US report examining proliferation and security issues concerning Pakistan's nuclear arsenal
Defence, Terrorism & Security, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-18
Understanding China’s Political System
CRS
This 37-page US report provides a perspective on the contemporary political system of China
Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-05-18