Associations and Institutions
- American Enterprise InstituteA not-for-profit institution dedicated to research and education on issues of government, politics, economics, and social welfare.
- American Political Science AssociationThe American Political Science Association is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 13,000 members in more than 80 countries.
- Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International is a global movement of more than 7 million people who take injustice personally. We are campaigning for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all.
- Association for Public Policy Analysis and ManagementAPPAM is dedicated to improving public policy and management by fostering excellence in research, analysis, and education.
- Brookings InstitutionThe Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research.
- Carter CenterThe Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. It seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.
- Cato InstituteThe Cato Institute is a public policy research organization — a think tank – dedicated to the principles of individual liberty, limited government, free markets and peace.
- Center for American ProgressThe Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan policy institute that is dedicated to improving the lives of all Americans, through bold, progressive ideas, as well as strong leadership and concerted action.
- Center for Law and Social PolicyCLASP develops and advocates for federal, state and local policies to strengthen families and create pathways to education and work.
- Center for Security Studies and the University of HullHull's Centre for Security Studies researches a wide range of security issues. The Centre is internationally noted for its work on war studies and military ethics.
- Center on Budget and Policy PrioritiesWe are a nonpartisan research and policy institute. We pursue federal and state policies designed both to reduce poverty and inequality and to restore fiscal responsibility in equitable and effective ways.
- Children's Defense FundThe Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for more than 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.
- Economic Policy InstituteThe Economic Policy Institute’s mission is to inform and empower individuals to seek solutions that ensure broadly shared prosperity and opportunity.
- ETH Center for Security StudiesThe Center for Security Studies (CSS) at ETH Zurich is a center of competence for Swiss and international security policy. It offers security policy expertise in research, teaching, and consultancy and operates the International Relations and Security Network (ISN). The CSS promotes understanding of security policy challenges as a contribution to a more peaceful world.
- Freedom HouseFreedom House is an independent watchdog organization dedicated to the expansion of freedom around the world.
- Heritage FoundationFounded in 1973, The Heritage Foundation is a research and educational institution—a think tank—whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
- Hoover InstitutionWith its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all mankind.
- Institute for a Sustainable EnvironmentThe Institute for a Sustainable Environment is a center for innovative, interdisciplinary research at the nexus of ecological, economic, and social sustainability.
- Institute for Global CommunicationsBeginning in 1987, the Institute for Global Communications (IGC) played a formative role in bringing advanced communications technologies to grassroots organizations worldwide working for peace, human rights, environmental sustainability, women's rights, conflict resolution and worker rights.
- Institute for Policy InnovationThe Institute for Policy Innovation (IPI) is a non-profit, non-partisan public policy "think tank" based in Irving, Texas and founded in 1987 to research, develop and promote innovative and non-partisan solutions to today's public policy problems.
- Institute for Women's Policy ResearchThe Institute for Women’s Policy Research conducts rigorous research and disseminates its findings to address the needs of women, promote public dialog, and strengthen families, communities, and societies. - See more at: http://www.iwpr.org/about#sthash.uwl5C4tU.dpuf
- International Development ExchangeIDEX’s goal is to alleviate poverty and injustice around the world. IDEX invests in the grassroots leaders at the forefront of transforming our food systems for the better, building wealth in their communities, and fighting for true climate action.
- International Institute for Sustainable DevelopmentIISD’s mission is to promote human development and environmental sustainability through innovative research, communication and partnerships.
- International Studies AssociationISA has over 6,500 members worldwide and is the most respected and widely known scholarly association dedicated to international studies.
- Joint Center for Political and Economic StudiesThe Joint Center is a catalyst for groundbreaking research and critical policy analysis on topics of concern to communities of color.
- National Endowment for DemocracyThe National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is a private, nonprofit foundation dedicated to the growth and strengthening of democratic institutions around the world.
- New America FoundationNew America is dedicated to the renewal of American politics, prosperity, and purpose in the digital age through big ideas, technological innovation, next generation politics, and creative engagement with broad audiences.
- Policy AmericaThe purpose of policyAmerica is to develop the next agenda in American social policy through an electronic network of current and retired administrators, scholars, and advocates who share that same goal
- Policy NetworkPolicy Network is an international thinktank and research institute. Its network spans national borders across Europe and the wider world with the aim of promoting the best progressive thinking on the major social and economic challenges of the 21st century.
- Progressive Policy InstituteThe Progressive Policy Institute is an independent, innovative and high-impact D.C.-based think tank founded in 1989.
- RAND CorporationThe RAND Corporation is a research organization that develops solutions to public policy challenges to help make communities throughout the world safer and more secure, healthier and more prosperous.
- Resources for the Future (RFF)Resources for the Future improves environmental and natural resource policymaking worldwide through objective social science research of the highest caliber.
- Transparency InternationalFrom villages in rural India to the corridors of power in Brussels, Transparency International gives voice to the victims and witnesses of corruption. We work together with governments, businesses and citizens to stop the abuse of power, bribery and secret deals.
- Urban InstituteOur mission: to open minds, shape decisions, and offer solutions through economic and social policy research.
