The Pardee Institute publishes a diverse range of academic and policy-oriented literature, reports, briefs, working papers, and documentation about International Futures (IFs) and the global future. Publications are central to the Institute's work to advance knowledge in the areas of human, social, economic and sustainable development.
Previous research by Goldstone et al. (2010) generated a highly accurate predictive model of state-level political instability... This article reassesses the model’s explanatory power and makes three related points.
Speculation holds that the Mecca confab is meant to (a) ratchet down tensions by invoking summit diplomacy — though the Iranians are not in attendance — and (b) get all Muslims/Arabs on board with a Saudi approach.
Hedden, S. (2015). "Turning vision into reality: Namibia's long-term development outlook." Institute for Security Studies and Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures, Josef Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. Denver.