'Open-Source' Public Diplomacy

Dr Ali Fisher

The development of new technology has spawned different ideas and new approaches to engaging with people around the world. One such development is the ability to approach public diplomacy based on the methodology employed in the production of open-source software.

How China thinks about 'the west'

Tim Summers

The western media has written a great deal what we think about China and the Chinese. But what do 'they' think about 'us'? Hong Kong based Tim Summers explores the notion of the west in mainland China.

Implementing Decentralisation in Kosovo: 1 Year On

Besnik Tahiri

The Executive Director of the Kosovo Local Government Institute in a new report evaluates the decentralisation process that followed the adoption of the Constitution of Kosovo in June 2008.

International comparisons: how can we learn lessons from social policy solutions in other countries?

Dr Tony Munton

What we can learn from the methods other countries use to tackle social problems.

South Africa: Expression under Repression

Mike van Graan

South African playwright Mike van Graan reflects the interface between the arts and culture, civic society and the media in contemporary South Africa, a country that moved away from an overtly repressive state to a constitutional democracy.

From Indira to Mayawati: women in Indian politics

Gerard Lemos

Can women with no dynastic connections and no help from donors make their mark on India’s political system?

Kosovo: what’s the price of independence?

Besnik Tahiri

Yvonne Zonderop interviews Besnik Tahiri, a former adviser to Prime Minister of Kosovo.

Cambodia: society building v. NGO-isation

Willemijn Verkoren

What we can learn about peacemaking, renewing society and rebuilding government.