Information on "Failing States"
April 2013
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8 Apr 2013
A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response
Author: S D Muni
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper looks at Pakistan's myriad problems and its future prospects. More on «A Turbulent Pakistan: India’s Choices in Response»
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Turkey's Position on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts
Author: E. Faut Keyman
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This brief discusses Turkey's commitment to the protection of civilians in conflict-affected areas. More on «Turkey's Position on the Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflicts» -
Dec 2012
NOREF Overview Paper on Kuwait
Author: Kristin Smith Diwan
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
The brief provides an overview on the situation in Kuwait. More on «NOREF Overview Paper on Kuwait»
September 2012
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Sep 2012
The Peril's of Yemen's Cunning State
Author: Elham Manea
Publisher: Norwegian Peacebuilding Resource Centre (NOREF)
This paper analyzes developments of the Yemeni state in the aftermath of the Arab Spring. More on «The Peril's of Yemen's Cunning State»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Organized Crime, Conflict, and Fragility
Author: Rachel Locke
Publisher: International Peace Institute (IPI)
This report examines the dynamics between conflict, state fragility and transnational organized crime, demonstrating the linkages between the three problems. More on «Organized Crime, Conflict, and Fragility» -
Jul 2012
Mexico After the Elections
Author: Isabel Covadonga López Iglesias
Publisher: Institut für Strategie- Politik- Sicherheits- und Wirtschaftsberatung (ISPSW)
This publication outlines the strategies the new Mexican president Peña Nieto is likely to apply in the face of Mexico's immense challenges. More on «Mexico After the Elections»
May 2012
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May 2012
Independent Azawad: Tuaregs, Jihadists, and an Uncertain Future for Mali
Author: David Alvarado
Publisher: CIDOB Foundation
On March 21, 2012 a military coup d'état brought down the government of Mali, giving rise to a period of political uncertainty. More on «Independent Azawad: Tuaregs, Jihadists, and an Uncertain Future for Mali» -
May 2012
Entrepreneurship in Postconflict Zones
Author: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
Based on the assumption that economic development is crucial for stability in conflict prone regions, this paper explores how entrepreneurship can contribute to economic growth in post-conflict zones. More on «Entrepreneurship in Postconflict Zones»
January 2012
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2012
What is the (New) Deal with Fragile States?
Author: Wim Naudé
Publisher: United Nations University (UNU)
Poor governance and lack of state capabilities in around 45 countries pose a threat to global security and development. More on «What is the (New) Deal with Fragile States?» -
2012
State Fragility: Towards a Multi-Dimensional Empirical Typology
Author: Jörn Grävingholt, Sebastian Ziaja, Merle Kreibaum
Publisher: German Development Institute
This paper demonstrates that, empirically, state fragility – conceptualized as a multi-dimensional phenomenon along the categories of authority, capacity and legitimacy – comes in several distinct configurations. More on «State Fragility: Towards a Multi-Dimensional Empirical Typology»
