Publications

This report presents survey findings from public opinion polls conducted in Zimbabwe in 1999. The survey looked at the attitudes, feelings and orientations of Zimbabweans on political matters related ...chevron_right

This paper argues that Uganda has achieved differential forms of success in the political and economic spheres. It shows that politically, more progress has been made in mobilizing mass participation ...chevron_right

This paper measures whether, and to what extent, mass popular constituencies exist for democratic and market reforms within selected African countries. The authors particularly assess whether the fact...chevron_right

This report summarizes survey results from a representative sample of South Africans, conducted in 2000. The results show that South Africans exhibit modest support for democracy in comparison to its...chevron_right

This paper presents key findings from public opinion survey on the consolidation of democracy in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It includes case studies of these countries an...chevron_right

This paper explores individual public attitudes toward political and economic changes at the national level in Nigeria. The authors particularly discuss to what extent Nigerians support democracy and ...chevron_right

This paper compares original survey data from Ghana, Zambia and South Africa to assess the attitudes of African citizens towards democracy. The authors show that although popular support for democracy...chevron_right

This report describes trends in public opinion and perceptions in Mali based on analysis of national surveys conducted in 2001. The report shows that while Malians prefer democracy to other political ...chevron_right

This report describes the distribution of public opinion in Mali with regard to democratic governance and economic reform. The authors find that Malians prefer democracy to other political regimes, an...chevron_right

This paper discusses attitudes toward democracy and markets in Ghana, based on a national sample survey conducted in the country in July 1999. The authors particularly focus on political and economic ...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) the shortcomings of the US’ Missile Defense Review (MDR), such as its treatment of the threat of complex and integrated air and missile attack; 2) the ...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) why pessimism in current theorizing about nuclear weapons, and even a nostalgia for the Cold War, persists among current nuclear scholars; 2) if conven...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) conventional deterrence and the Clausewitzian logic of war; 2) why the US requires better integration between nuclear and non-nuclear deterrence strate...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) whether confidence building measures can mitigate the risks to stability posed by cyber threats; 2) how intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) con...chevron_right

The articles in this issue of the SSQ address 1) how the Trump administration’s 2018 US National Defense Strategy represents more continuity than change with regards to how it fits in with the post-Cold War strategic tradition...chevron_right