Category Governance & Law

Civil Society, Europe, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics

EU Outliers: The Limitations of the EU in Reforming Illiberal Democracy in Bulgaria and Romania

The SAIS Review
October 12, 2016

Author Abigail Adams examines the primary obstacles to EU accession that faced Romania and Bulgaria, as well as the difficulties in maintaining EU standards that both countries have faced since 2007, and offers prescriptions on how to develop more successful EU accession processes.

Africa, Asia Pacific, Civil Society, Governance & Law, International Development

Rebuilding State Institutions, Post-Conflict: Reform Experiences from Afghanistan and Somalia

The SAIS Review
August 18, 2016

Authors Giulio de Tommaso and Rohullah Osmani discuss the challenges of rebuilding robust state institutions in post-conflict zones, using Afghanistan and Somalia as case studies, and provide policy prescriptions for public administration reform.

Asia Pacific, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics

Beyond COP21: Opportunities for China-India Climate Collaboration – Part II

The SAIS Review
March 4, 2016

PART II In Part I, we argued that meeting the ambitious targets agreed upon at the 21st United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties (COP21) will require concerted efforts—including policy changes, technological developments, the deepening…

Asia Pacific, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics

Beyond COP21: Opportunities for China-India Climate Collaboration – Part I

The SAIS Review
March 3, 2016

This report was produced by a team of twenty Johns Hopkins University SAIS students and supported by the school’s Energy, Resources, and Environment department. It is the result of independent research, as well as two field research trips to Beijing and New Delhi.

Energy & Environment, Governance & Law

Meeting Growing Demand for Water, Energy, and Food with the “Nexus” Approach

The SAIS Review
April 23, 2015

SAIS MA candidate Diane French gives another perspective on meeting the growing demand for water, energy, and food through an integrated “nexus” approach to achieve water, energy, and food security worldwide.

Economics, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law

Strengthening the Global Partnership to Improve the Flow of Technology and Financial Resources

The SAIS Review
April 15, 2015

SAIS MA candidate Jeongsu Sinn makes a strong argument to strengthen the global partnership to increase and improve the flow of technology, financial resources, and information to meet the post-2015 agenda.

Economics, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law

Creating a More Sustainable Financial System

The SAIS Review
April 8, 2015

SAIS MA candidate Deeba Yavrom writes on creating a more sustainable financial system, with universal access to basic banking.

Economics, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law, Security & Conflict

Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture and Security

The SAIS Review
April 1, 2015

SAIS MA candidate Erica Shifflett discusses her ideas and target for a sustainable development goal that will ensure sustainable agriculture and food security in the post-2015 agenda.

Economics, Energy & Environment, Governance & Law, International Development

New Agenda, New Narrative: What Happens After 2015?

The SAIS Review
December 4, 2014

The crafting of the post-2015 development agenda began with a pivotal decision to integrate environmental, social, and economic issues into a set of sustainable development goals (SDGs). Since their inception, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) have become a unifying mechanism for a previously disjointed development community. Homi Kharas from the Brookings Institution discusses the MDGs and what comes Post-2015.

Energy & Environment, Governance & Law, International Development

Resilience in the Definitional Process of the Sustainable Development Goals

The SAIS Review
November 7, 2014

In the defining process of the post-2015 development agenda, the term “resilience” has been used abundantly by policy makers and experts to define the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Resilience is both an innovative and useful concept to improve the overall framework of international aid. However, the actors defining the SDGs must use the term resilience carefully to ensure that it is clearly defined and operational.

Europe, Governance & Law, Middle East, Policy & Politics, Security & Conflict

The European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) : A Decade Later

The SAIS Review
October 31, 2014

The crisis in Ukraine and the civil war prevailing in Syria have raised deep concerns over the European Union's ability to act as a credible actor in foreign affairs. So, has the European Neighborhood Policy (ENP) failed to meet its objectives? What are the challenges facing the ENP?

Asia Pacific, Governance & Law, Policy & Politics, Security & Conflict

Australia and India’s Nuclear Deal: A New Beginning in the India-Australia Relationship

The SAIS Review
October 22, 2014

Dr. Ashok Sharma assesses the recent Australia-India civilian nuclear agreement and argues that this landmark step shows the growing trust and confidence between Australia and India.