Publications
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Current Publications and Dossiers
Ecology
Policy Paper
Three Hundred Thousand Clean Energy Jobs
July 9, 2010 - This policy paper analyzes the succes of the German renewables industry and discusses which of the lessons learned could be applied to the U.S. states of Indiana, Michigan and Minnesota. In cooperation with the Blue Green Alliance the paper will be released during the Midwestern Green Jobs Tour from July 12-16. Christine Wörlen more»
Policy Paper
Climate Finance Additionality: Emerging Definitions and Their Implications – July 2, 2010 - This paper explores the following two main issues: 1. How is additionality being defined by different political actors? 2. What are the technical and political implications of these different definitions? And what do the varying definitions require in terms of tracking and the measurement, reporting and verification of finance? Jessica Brown, Neil Bird and Liane Schalatek more»
Article
American Power: YES, American Responsibility: NOT REALLY... – May 13, 2010 - After months of haggling, praying, fearing, hoping, threatening and cajoling, the Senate version of a comprehensive climate and energy bill was finally released just yesterday by US Senators Joe Liebermann and John Kerry.  Liane Schalatek more»
Economic Governance
Dossier
Genes, Bytes and Emissions: To Whom Does the World Belong?
An important addition to the growing international dialogue about the commons can be found in the new anthology, Genes, Bytes and Emissions: To Whom Does the World Belong? The essays in this book are now available online in English. more»
policy papers
Series of Policy Papers on Trade and Investment – May 25, 2010 - The South Centre (Geneva) and the Harrison Institute of Georgetown Law Center (Washington, D.C.) prepared the following six papers which focus on the fact that, whereas tariffs are a primary barrier to trade in goods, domestic laws and regulations are the primary barrier to trade in service sectors. more»
Policy Paper
The World Bank Reboots – May 10, 2010 - The World Bank’s Investment Lending Reforms (ILR) will significantly shift the way in which the institution operates.  This re-issued paper contains updated information on the reforms and the implications of these reforms for people and the environment in recipient countries. Nancy Alexander more»
Democracy
Study
Climate Change and Democratisation
July 12, 2010 - The paper examines whether democracy at the country level and global climate change matter for another. It raises the question of how to support democracy’s advance in the face of multiple challenges that include the adverse effects of global warming and extreme weather events merits much more attention than it has received so far. Peter Burnell more»
FY2011 Appropriations and Middle East Democracy Report
Report
FY2011 Appropriations and Middle East Democracy – The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) has become a centerpiece of the administration's efforts to engage civil society and support democracy in the region.  Following a 30% increase in funding in FY10, the new budget requests an additional 32% increase up to $86 million. Stephen McInerney, Project on Middle East Democracy more»
Policy Paper
Von Filibustern, Cloture und Reconciliation – Gesetzgebungsstau in den USA – How can the current legislative back lock be overcome? This policy paper discusses Filibuster Reform, Cloture and Reconciliation as means to improve legislative outcome in the American Senate. Philipp Bleckmann more»
Foreign & Security Policy
Catherine Ashton
Policy Paper
The European External Action Service – One Step Forward, Two Steps Back?
April 20, 2010 - The Treaty of Lisbon represents another attempt in the history of EU integration to tap the potential of the EU in external relations as well as in other fields.  However, it stops short of taking the ultimate step: The member states have not consented to a communitization of foreign and security policy.  Instead, a complicated new structure was adopted which leaves much to be desired and creates new areas for friction. Franziska Brantner more»
Article
The current nonproliferation debate in the light of bilateral nuclear deals – March 24, 2010 - As we are approaching the 2010 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, hopes for a positive outcome are high. While the Obama Administration’s actions do support this prospect, there is a possibility that bilaterally concluded nuclear deals set the treaty in danger. Philipp Bleckmann more»
Article
Global Zero or Nuclear Anarchy? – March 8, 2010 - Japan has been the only country in the world that suffered from a nuclear attack. Today, security and stability in Asia are at risk because of a potential nuclear arms race from the Persian Gulf to North Korea.
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