Working and Discussion Papers

The purpose of the Working and Discussion Paper Series is to develop OEF' core knowledge by placing them in the public domain for external engagement. Working Papers tend to be build off of established literature, whereas Discussion Papers are almost entirely theoretical and suggestive. 

One theme of these papers focuses on active governance architectures that are not only inclusive, but also effective at solving current global problems. The papers within this theme will be taking closer looks at organizations that resemble OEF models of alternative governance structures.  Additional themes concentrate on global governance structures and theory, operations or issue areas, and peace dividend research.

Disclaimer: OEF encourages diverstiy of thought and creativity in developing these issues, but these papers are not necessarily official OEF policy. OEF may use these studies to inform the development of our own vision and policy as we move forward with our projects.

Working Papers

Forest Stewardship Council: A case study in Entrepreneurial Global Governance by Meadow Didier, OEF Researcher.  If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions about this paper, please send them to mdidier@oneearthfuture.org

Commitment to the International Criminal Court: Do States View Strong Enforcement Mechanisms as a Credible Threat? - by Yvonne Dutton, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate. Please send any comments to Yvonne.dutton@colorado.edu.  

FDI Peace: Which "capitalism" leads to more peace among dyads? - by Ceren Altincekic, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate.  Please send any comments to altincek@colorado.edu.

Discussion Papers

Public Authority Beyond the State: Reconsidering the Public-Private Dimensions of State and Non-state Forms of Governance - by Brian Bernhardt, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate.  Please send any suggestions to brian.bernhardt@colorado.edu.

Improving Global Accountability: the ICC, the Resource Curse, and a Theory of International Crime - by Eamon Aloyo, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate.  Please send any suggestions to eamon.t.aloyo@gmail.com.

Bringing Pirates to Justice: A Case for Including Piracy within the Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court - by Yvonne Dutton, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. candidate.  Please send any comments to Yvonne.dutton@colorado.edu.  

A Theory of Democratic Self-Determination:  Affectedness, Sovereignty, and Nonterritorial Political Boundaries - by Brian Bernhardt, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate.  Please send any suggestions to brian.bernhardt@colorado.edu.

Transitional Tradeoffs and Vital Victims: A Partially Democratic Theory of Transitional Justice - by Eamon Aloyo, OEF Intern and CU-Boulder Ph.D. Candidate.  Please send any suggestions to eamon.t.aloyo@gmail.com.