Information on "Political Institutions"
December 2012
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Dec 2012
Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Capacity Building to Counter Terrorism in Fragile Institutional Contexts
Author: Matthew Schwartz
Publisher: Center on Global Counterterrorism Cooperation (CGCC)
This policy brief discusses how criminal justice and rule of law capacity building can contribute to countering terrorism. More on «Criminal Justice and Rule of Law Capacity Building to Counter Terrorism in Fragile Institutional Contexts»
October 2012
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2 Oct 2012
A Global Trust for Rule of Law
Author: Mark P Lagon
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This paper argues that 1) the rule of law exists on paper but not in practice, 2) the UN programs dedicated to it have not had a transformative impact, and 3) traditional intergovernmental institutions will never have sufficient heft to achieve syste... More on «A Global Trust for Rule of Law» -
Oct 2012
Trends in Popular Attitudes to Multiparty Democracy in Africa, 2000-2012
Author: Michael Bratton
Publisher: Afrobarometer
This paper addresses four research questions. First, do Africans want democracy? Second, do they think they are getting it? Third, what trends over time are evident in popular demand for, and the perceived supply of, democracy? And finally, what do A... More on «Trends in Popular Attitudes to Multiparty Democracy in Africa, 2000-2012» -
Oct 2012
Still Time to Act: Rising Conflict Fears in Kosovo
Author: Roy Reeve
Publisher: Saferworld
Saferworld’s 2011 public survey on safety and security in Kosovo shows that many Kosovans believe violent conflict will return to their country within the next five years. More on «Still Time to Act: Rising Conflict Fears in Kosovo»
September 2012
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5 Sep 2012
Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses
Author: Kenneth Katzman
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
The 112th Congress has supported additional economic sanctions against Iran, most recently with enactment of HR 1905 (PL 112-158), which expands sanctions against companies that conduct energy and financial transactions with Iran. More on «Iran: US Concerns and Policy Responses»
August 2012
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29 Aug 2012
Romanian Politics: Struggling with the Grass Roots and Digging for Democracy
Author: Agnes Nicolescu
Publisher: Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS)
This commentary looks at Romania’s political system and its efforts to meet the Eu's standards in democracy. More on «Romanian Politics: Struggling with the Grass Roots and Digging for Democracy»
July 2012
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Jul 2012
Horizon 2025: Creative Destruction in the Aid Industry
Author: Homi Kharas, Andrew Rogerson
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper aims to stimulate debate on the future of international development cooperation, in particular development finance and the forces that will shape it. More on «Horizon 2025: Creative Destruction in the Aid Industry»
June 2012
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Jun 2012
Origins and Outcomes of Electoral Institutions in African Hybrid Regimes: A Comparative Perspective
Author: Alexander Stroh, Sebastian Elischer, Gero Erdmann
Publisher: German Institute of Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
This paper critically examines the path to institutional dependence in accounting for the setup of six African electoral regimes. More on «Origins and Outcomes of Electoral Institutions in African Hybrid Regimes: A Comparative Perspective»
May 2012
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10 May 2012
Understanding China’s Political System
Author: Michael F Martin
Publisher: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
This report is designed to provide Congress with a perspective on the contemporary political system of China, the only Communist Party-led authoritarian state in the G-20 grouping of major economies. More on «Understanding China’s Political System» -
May 2012
Egypt: The Marriage of Islamism and the System
Author: Cengiz Günay
Publisher: Global Political Trends Center (GPoT)
The author in this paper discusses Egypt’s “January 25 Revolution”. More on «Egypt: The Marriage of Islamism and the System»
