PSR's Domestic Politics Unit seeks to examine the Palestinian domestic scene and the process of governance. It focuses on the different facets of state building and political change. Issues of interest include institution building, security sector reform transition to democracy, clean government, civics, political trends, and political alignment. DPU seeks to develop various quantitative political indicators with a special focus on developing a Palestinian democracy index, a security sector index, as well as trends in political affiliation and the domestic balance of power.
Hamas:
- Can Hamas Moderate? Insights from Palestinian Politics during 2005-2011 - Dr. Khalil Shikaki - January 2015
- With Hamas in Power: Impact of Palestinian Domestic Developments on Options for the Peace Process - Dr. Khalil Shikaki - February 2007