Publications

This report identifies three issues that are contributing to the 2014/2015 regional crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). These include 1) the ongoing crisis in Israeli-Palestinian relati...chevron_right

This paper discusses the political and economic factors behind the 2014/2015 regional instability in the Middle East and Northern Africa (MENA). The author first examines the most important political ...chevron_right

This paper examines the concepts, mechanisms and practices that underpinned humanitarian action in South Asia in the 19th and 20th centuries. The author informs her discussion by 1) reviewing British ...chevron_right

This paper examines the potential advantages and limitations of including index-based triggers in social protection programs to help them respond to shocks such as natural or conflict related disaster...chevron_right

This report reviews the evidence from around the world on what enables women and girls to have a voice and a leadership role in decision-making as well as whether this improves gender equity for women...chevron_right

This paper examines the system of accountability and review that needs to be in place in order for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will be agreed upon by the international community in...chevron_right

This paper discusses the importance of good quality, relevant, accessible and timely data for government efforts to improve service provision to their populations and fight poverty. The authors conten...chevron_right

This paper analyzes whether shale gas and other unconventional energy sources can improve the quality and sustainability of China’s economic growth. In general, the authors contend that many of the en...chevron_right

This paper discusses the role international public finance can play in reaching the proposed Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which include poverty eradication by 2030, ensuring people lead healt...chevron_right

This paper identifies the numerous conceptual, institutional and political divides that prevent effective links between humanitarian and development aid. The author also provides recommendations for d...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the institutional and political structures for the management and delivery of development assistance in countries who are members of the OECD's Development Assistance Committee (DA...chevron_right

This report examines women’s political mobilization in Morocco and illustrates how excluded groups can achieve a greater political voice, even in the face of considerable obstacles. The authors argue ...chevron_right

This paper analyzes the creation and potential operational scale of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB) and the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). After reviewing how the capital ...chevron_right

This paper explores the current political crisis in Yemen. More specifically, it analyzes 1) the failures of the 2013-2014 Yemeni National Dialogue Conference; 2) the internal divisions that now exist...chevron_right

Richard Reeve worries that the internationalization of the war in Yemen might have far-reaching consequences for Northeast Africa. While Saudi Arabia’s growing rapprochement with the likes of Qatar might provide opportunities for conflict resolution in Libya, it could also cement the power of Sudan’s current regime.chevron_right