Information on "Governance" and "Political Regions"
December 2012
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4 Dec 2012
Frontex: An Accountability Problem
Author: Roderick Parkes
Publisher: Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)
This commentary discusses the fundamental problems and challenges facing Frontex, the agency for the management of external borders of the EU member states. More on «Frontex: An Accountability Problem»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Digital Islands: How the Pacific's ICT Revolution is Tranforming the Region
Author: Danielle Cave
Publisher: Lowy Institute for International Policy
The Pacific Islands region is in the midst of an information and communications technology (ICT) revolution that could have major implications, particularly for democratic governance and the region’s development. More on «Digital Islands: How the Pacific's ICT Revolution is Tranforming the Region» -
Nov 2012
Arab Spring, Turkish "Summer"? The Trajectory of a Pro-Western "Moderate Islam"
Author: Kees van der Pijl
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
In this paper, the author argues that the "moderate Islam" that has developed in Turkey could play a role in shaping the outcome of the Arab revolt that began in 2011. More on «Arab Spring, Turkish "Summer"? The Trajectory of a Pro-Western "Moderate Islam"»
August 2012
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30 Aug 2012
The Future of Kurdistan
Author: Jacques Neriah
Publisher: Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA)
This paper discusses the situation of Kurdish populations in countries including Turkey, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Israel. More on «The Future of Kurdistan»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Two Boats in the Mediterranean and their Unfortunate Encounters with Europe’s Policies towards People on the Move
Author: Leonhard den Hertog
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This paper examines two recent events in which people on the move making their way from Libya to Europe across the Mediterranean were either abandoned to die at sea or ‘pushed back’. More on «Two Boats in the Mediterranean and their Unfortunate Encounters with Europe’s Policies towards People on the Move» -
Jul 2012
Strategic Assessment Vol 15, No 2
Author: Amos Yadlin, Shlomo Brom, Yoel Guzansky, Gallia Lindenstrauss, Meir Elran, Alex Altshuler, Gilead Sher, Mark A Heller, Oded Eran
Publisher: Institute for National Security Studies (INSS)
This issue examines prominent topics pertaining to the security agenda in the Middle East. More on «Strategic Assessment Vol 15, No 2»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Which Democracy After the "Arab Spring"
Author: Roberto Toscano
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
The experience of the “Arab Spring”, with its achievements and its failures, raises several fundamental questions about democracy that are valid beyond the region. More on «Which Democracy After the "Arab Spring"» -
Jun 2012
Arab Awakening
Author: Danya Greenfield, Rosa Balfour
Publisher: Atlantic Council
This report assesses United States and European Union assistance to the Arab transitioning countries. More on «Arab Awakening»
May 2012
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May 2012
Democracy in Central Asia
Author: Jos Boonstra
Publisher: FRIDE
This policy brief offers an overview of the state of democracy in Central Asia and seeks to explain why its development has been so disappointing in the region. More on «Democracy in Central Asia» -
May 2012
Governance for Whom?
Author: Jana Hönke, Esther Thomas
Publisher: Center for Transnational Relations, Foreign and Security Policy (ATASP)
This paper deals with the quality of governance in that it suggests an analytical framework for distinguishing different qualities along three dimensions. More on «Governance for Whom?»
