Information on "Political Systems and Forms of Government" and "Pakistan"
January 2013
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Jan 2013
How the Local Matters: Democratization in Libya, Pakistan, Yemen and Palestine
Author: Louise Riis Andersen, Ulla Holm, Mona Kanwal Sheikh, Peter Alexander Albrecht, Leila Stockmarr
Publisher: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS)
This report highlights opportunities and tensions associated with providing support for democratization 'from below' in fragile states. More on «How the Local Matters: Democratization in Libya, Pakistan, Yemen and Palestine»
November 2012
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Nov 2012
Between Norms and Interests: US and German Democracy Promotion in Comparison
Author: Jonas Wolff, Hans-Joachim Spanger, Cemal Karakas
Publisher: Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF)
This paper presents results of a research project seeking to identify the factors that explain differences in democracy promotion policies. More on «Between Norms and Interests: US and German Democracy Promotion in Comparison»
September 2012
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7 Sep 2012
Is the EU a Global 'Force for Good' ? Four Case Studies in South Asia
Author: Masih Ullah Khan
Publisher: Institut européen de l'Université de Genève (IEUG)
Thanks to its normative and civilian means to putatively promote global goods like democracy and human rights, peace and security, the EU has come to be recognized as a global 'force for good'. More on «Is the EU a Global 'Force for Good' ? Four Case Studies in South Asia»
August 2012
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21 Aug 2012
Which Way is Pakistan Heading? - 1
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper examines how the economic, political and social systems developed over time in Pakistan and attempts to predict where the country is headed in the future. More on «Which Way is Pakistan Heading? - 1» -
16 Aug 2012
Election Reform in Pakistan
Author: International Crisis Group
Publisher: International Crisis Group
This report argues that political stability in Pakistan will only be achieved after the country takes the historic step of staging a free and fair election that transfers power from one elected government to another. More on «Election Reform in Pakistan» -
Aug 2012
The EU and Pakistan's Turbulent Democratisation
Author: Gerald Stang
Publisher: FRIDE
This brief explains the semantics of turbulent Pakistani politics and future EU engagement. More on «The EU and Pakistan's Turbulent Democratisation»
July 2012
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30 Jul 2012
Restraint for Now: Pakistan’s Supreme Court Seeks Compromise with Government
Author: Huma Yusuf
Publisher: East-West Center (EWC)
The institutional clash between Pakistan’s judiciary and civilian government, which has paralyzed Islamabad in recent months, seems to have abated—for now. More on «Restraint for Now: Pakistan’s Supreme Court Seeks Compromise with Government»
June 2012
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27 Jun 2012
Gilani’s Removal: A Step in the Right Direction
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper discusses the Pakistan Supreme Court's decision to remove Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani and the subsequent acceptance of this verdict. More on «Gilani’s Removal: A Step in the Right Direction» -
1 Jun 2012
Pakistan's Judicial Renaissance: A New Phase?
Author: Rajshree Jetly
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper considers the relationship between the judiciary and government of Pakistan. More on «Pakistan's Judicial Renaissance: A New Phase?»
May 2012
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2 May 2012
Pakistan’s Political Transition
Author: Shahid Javed Burki
Publisher: Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS)
This paper maintains that the decision to charge Pakistan's Prime Minister with contempt of court has enormous implications for the development of the state. More on «Pakistan’s Political Transition»
