Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis

THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL, THROUGH ITS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS, PROMOTES CONSTRUCTIVE LEADERSHIP AND ENGAGEMENT IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BASED ON THE CENTRAL ROLE OF THE ATLANTIC COMMUNITY IN MEETING GLOBAL CHALLENGES.

THE STIMSON CENTER PROMOTES INTERNATIONAL SECURITY, SHARED PROSPERITY & JUSTICE THROUGH APPLIED RESEARCH AND INDEPENDENT ANALYSIS, DEEP ENGAGEMENT, AND POLICY INNOVATION.

TO INVESTIGATE, RESEARCH, WRITE, PUBLISH, PRESENT CONFERENCES AND TEACH WITH RESPECT TO GLOBAL, REGIONAL, TRANSBOUNDARY, AND COMPARATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND TO MAKE THE FINDINGS FROM SUCH ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; TO CONDUCT CASE INVESTIGATION AND ADVOCACY, INCLUDING MEDIATION, ARBITRATION AND LITIGATION IN MATTERS INVOLVING INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, THE OUTCOME OF WHICH IS IMPORTANT TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; AND TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

MEDIA-MONITORING, RESEARCH AND MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION DEVOTED TO PROMOTING ACCURATE AND BALANCED COVERAGE OF ISRAEL AND THE MIDDLE EAST

THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES (THE INSTITUTE) IS A 60-YEAR-OLD ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DYNAMIC SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, IT TURNS TRANSFORMATIVE POLICY IDEAS INTO ACTION.

To ensure the survival of sea turtles within the wider Caribbean basin and Atlantic through research, education, training, advocacy, and protection of the natural habitats upon which they depend.

AGSIW'S CENTRAL MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXPERT RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND POLITICAL DIMENSIONS OF THE GULF ARAB STATES AND HOW THEY IMPACT DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN POLICY. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, THE STRATEGY OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL INCLUDE:- PROVIDING THE INSTITUTE STAFF AND RESEARCH ASSISTANTS WITH TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE REGION TO EXCHANGE VIEWS AND STAY ABREAST OF ISSUES AND TRENDS;- SPONSOR GUEST FELLOWSHIPS FOR SCHOLARS FROM THE GULF AND PROMOTE SCHOLARLY EXCHANGES BETWEEN GULF AND AMERICAN ORGANIZATIONS, AND;- MENTOR YOUNG SCHOLARS THROUGH INTERNSHIPS AT THE INSTITUTE TO BROADEN THE INTEREST IN THE REGION AND INCREASE THE POOL OF REGIONAL EXPERTS.

THE PACIFIC COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO BUILDING THE VAST POTENTIAL OF THE WEST COAST FOR IMPACT ON GLOBAL ISSUES, DISCOURSE AND POLICY.

AFPC'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO BRING INFORMATION TO THOSE WHO MAKE OR INFLUENCE THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY OF THE UNITED STATES AND ARRANGE MEETINGS AND FACILITATE DIALOGUE BETWEEN AMERICAN STATESMEN AND THEIR COUNTERPARTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES.

ACYPL'S MISSION IS TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT BILATERAL AND MULTILATERAL INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING, RESPECT, AND FRIENDSHIP AND TO CULTIVATE LONG-LASTING RELATIONSHIPS AMONG TOMORROW'S GLOBAL POLITICAL AND POLICY LEADERS.

WILLIAM NOVICK GLOBAL CARDIAC ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING LIFE SAVING MEDICAL CARE FOR CHILDREN BORN WITH HEART DISEASE, WITHOUT RESPECT TO THE CHILD'S RACE, COLOR, NATIONALITY OR RELIGION. THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES THIS SERVICE UNDER FOUR CORE PRINCIPALS OF COLLABORATION, EDUCATION, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINMENT.

TO ADVANCE GLOBAL UNDERSTANDING AND CULTIVATE ENDURING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY AND WITH THE WORLD, ONE CONVERSATION AT A TIME.

IGARAPE INC IS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING THE PROFILE, REACH AND IMPACT OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING SECURITY, ADVANCING DIGITAL RIGHTS, ACCELERATING CLIMATE ACTION, STRENGTHENING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTING MULTILATERAL COOPERATION. IT IS COMMITTED TO DEVELOPING PARTNERSHIPS TO MAKE THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE.

THE TRILATERAL COMMISSION WAS ESTABLISHED TO ENGAGE IN NONPARTISAN ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION TOWARD DEVELOPING COOPERATIVE SOLUTIONS TO COMMON PROBLEMS FACING THE INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS IN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, AND ASIA PACIFIC.

The Los Angeles World Affairs Council and Town Hall ("LAWACTH") is a membership based, non-partisan speakers' forum which brings together business and community leaders and individuals with an interest in local, national and world affairs. It provides an open public forum for the public to learn about and enhance understanding of local, national and international issues.

THE ASSOCIATION FOR DIPLOMATIC STUDIES AND TRAINING (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "ADST- OR THE "ORGANIZATION") IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT, NON- GOVERNMENTAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ENHANCE THE PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE OF DIPLOMATIC PRACTITIONERS AND TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC APPRECIATION OF DIPLOMACY'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NATIONAL INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PRESERVE AND MAKE AVAILABLE FOR SCHOLARLY STUDY THE RECOLLECTIONS AND OBSERVATIONS OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS PERSONNEL, AND TO PROMOTE THE STUDY OF DIPLOMATIC HISTORY.

The mission of US for BFREE is to conserve the biodiversity and cultural heritage of Belize. As the only field station in the biologically important area of the Maya Mountains of Belize, we seek to achieve our mission by successfully integrating scientific research, environmental education, and conservation initiatives, while also enhancing sustainable development. providing alternative livelihoods and ultimately improving the quality of life for Belizeans and visitors from abroad.

To advance health and sustainable environmental development through multi-disciplinary research and education programs. To promote collaborative relationships between internationally recognized scholars and regional scientists, and by adhering to the highest ethical and academic standards in the design and conduct of research.

THE UNION OF CONCERNED SCIENTISTS PUTS RIGOROUS, INDEPENDENT SCIENCE INTO ACTION, DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS AND ADVOCATING FOR A HEALTHY, SAFE, AND JUST FUTURE.

By serving as a regional center for education and discussion of world affairs, the Council seeks to provide leadership for global thinking, believing that a broad perspective is necessary for effective competition in the global economy and for responsible citizenship

OFFERS PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS BY OFFERING PUBLIC FORUMS AND OTHER EVENTS THROUGHOUT GREATER HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT.

HARVARD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTIONOF INTERNATIONAL AWARENESS AND EDUCATION THROUGH VARIOUS STUDENT-RUNPROGRAMS.

THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MAGHRIB STUDIES (AIMS) IS A US-BASED EDUCATIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE STUDY OF NORTH AFRICA IN THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD.

WRI IS COMMITTED TO CREATING CHANGE THAT IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES AND ENSURES THE NATURAL WORLD CAN THRIVE. (SEE SCHEDULE O)WRI'S MISSION IS TO MOVE HUMAN SOCIETY TO LIVE IN WAYS THAT PROTECT EARTH'S ENVIRONMENT AND ITS CAPACITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS AND ASPIRATIONS OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

IMUNA EDUCATES SECONDARY STUDENTS ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DIPLOMACY, AND COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING BY ORGANIZING MOCK SIMULATIONS AND DEBATE OF THE UNITED NATIONS AND RELATED INTERNATIONAL BODIES.

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON WOMEN (ICRW) IS A GLOBAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE WITH OFFICES LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C.; NEW DELHI, INDIA; NAIROBI, KENYA; AND KAMPALA, UGANDA. TO ADVANCE RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN, GIRLS, AND STRUCTURALLY EXCLUDED POPULATIONS WITH ACTIONABLE EVIDENCE AND SOLUTIONS. ICRW TRANSLATES THESE INSIGHTS INTO A PATH OF ACTION THAT HONORS WOMEN'S HUMAN RIGHTS, ENSURES GENDER EQUALITY AND CREATES THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH ALL WOMEN CAN THRIVE.ICRW COMPRISES SOCIAL SCIENTISTS, ECONOMISTS, PUBLIC HEALTH SPECIALISTS AND DEMOGRAPHERS, ALL OF WHOM ARE EXPERTS IN GENDER. WE ARE THOUGHT LEADERS DRIVEN BY A PASSION TO ALLEVIATE POVERTY AND RECTIFY INJUSTICE IN THE WORLD. AND WE BELIEVE THAT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN COLLABORATION WITH MEN AND BOYS ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE SOLUTIONS. WE KNOW THAT WHEN THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE IMPROVES, FAMILIES ARE HEALTHIER AND ECONOMIES ARE STRONGER.

THE ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS OF INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS (APSIA) COMPRISES 65+ MEMBER SCHOOLS AND AFFILIATE PROGRAMS AROUND THE WORLD DEDICATED TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS. APSIA WORKS TO PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN PROFESSIONAL, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS EDUCATION WORLDWIDE BY SHARING INFORMATION AND IDEAS AMONG MEMBER SCHOOLS AND WITH OTHER HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS, THE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COMMUNITY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (CFR) IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION, THINK TANK, AND PUBLISHER DEDICATED TO BEING A RESOURCE FOR ITS MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, BUSINESS EXECUTIVES, JOURNALISTS, EDUCATORS AND (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

WFM-IGP UNDERTAKES RESEARCH AND EDUCATION INTO CREATING A MORE EFFECTIVE, TRANSPARENT, AND ACCOUNTABLE GLOBAL GOVERNANCE LEADING TO DEMOCRATIC WORLD FEDERATION.

WE GENERATE IDEAS, PRODUCE EVIDENCE, AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. WE TAKE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERGENERATIONAL, LIFE-CYCLE APPROACH THATCONTRIBUTES TO (SEE SCHEDULE O)FOUR GLOBAL GOALS, INCLUDING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THEM:1. ENSURE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, RIGHTS, AND CHOICES2. EMPOWER ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL3. ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY AND EQUITY4. PURSUE JUSTICE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES.

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To Encourage and support the study of Canada and the Canada-United States Relationship. To promote greater understanding of Canada by educating students about the countrys political system, economy, history,

SUPPORT OF EDISON HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MODEL UNITED NATIONS PROGRAM

ACTIVIST SCHOLARS ADVANCING THE RIGHT OF INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WORLDWIDE

TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC, THROUGH TELEVISION, WEB, AND RADIO PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF NEWS RELATED TO ISRAEL-RELATED POLICY, POLITICAL, AND SECURITY ISSUES, MIDDLE EAST POLICY AND U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES.

Social education and awareness, particularly focused on moral capitalism.

ORGANIZE AND SPONSOR CONFERENCE AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL FORUMS TO PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE ECONOMIC RESEARCH.

THE INSTITUTE OF WORLD POLITICS IS A GRADUATE SCHOOL OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEDICATED TO DEVELOPING LEADERS WITH A SOUND UNDERSTANDING OF INTERNATIONAL REALITIES AND THE ETHICAL CONDUCT OF STATECRAFT, BASED ON KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION OF THE FOUNDING PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN POLITICAL ECONOMY AND THE WESTERN MORAL TRADITION.

Education of International relations.BCIU facilitates dialogue and meetings between world businesses and government leaders.

THE ORGANIZATION FOR TROPICAL STUDIES, INC. (OTS) IS CHARTERED AS A NON PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND IS SUPPORTED BY A CONSORTIUM OF INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA, AND SOUTH AFRICA. OTS'S PURPOSE IS TO SUSTAIN TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS BY DRIVING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY AND KNOWLEDGE, BY ENRICHING HUMAN PERCEPTION OF NATURE, AND BY ENHANCING WORLDWIDE POLICY IN THE TROPICS.

TO INCREASE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MIDDLE EAST AMONG CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND TO PROMOTE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PEOPLE OF THESE TWO AREAS.

THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO EFFECTIVELY MOBILIZING RESOURCES AND PARTNERS FOR RELIEF AND PREPAREDNESS, ADVOCACY, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE AID, ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, AND IMPROVE THE DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIKE FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. THROUGH ITS COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH, OAA FOCUSES ON DELIVERING IMMEDIATE RELIEF IN TIMES OF CRISIS, ADVOCATING FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, AND PROMOTING LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES TO ENSURE SUSTAINABLE IMPROVEMENTS IN LIVING CONDITIONS.

TO PROMOTE DEMOCRATIC DEBATE ON ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ISSUES THROUGH PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

CARNEGIE COUNCIL BELIEVES THAT THE BEST WAY TO ADDRESS MAJOR INTERNATIONAL PEACE AND SECURITY ISSUES IS TO LINK THINKERS AND DOERS TOGETHER IN AN ETHICAL DIALOGUE THAT REINTEGRATES FRAGMENTED INFORMATION INTO A BROAD-BASED, HUMANISTIC BODY OF KNOWLEDGE. TO ACHIEVE THIS, THE COUNCIL FOSTERS A GLOBAL NETWORK OF ACADEMIC PARTNERS, OPERATES A GLOBAL MEDIA PLATFORM, AND PRODUCES PUBLIC PROGRAMMING THAT CONVENES LEADING EXPERTS AND THE PUBLIC. THE COUNCIL'S WORK SERVES AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN THE ACADEMY AND THE POLICY SPHERE, THE ACADEMY AND THE PUBLIC, AND THE ACADEMY WITHIN ITSELF.

THE INTER-AMERICAN DIALOGUE BRINGS TOGETHER PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE AMERICAS TO BUILD COOPERATION AMONG WESTERN HEMISPHERE NATIONS AND ADVANCE A REGIONAL AGENDA OF DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE, SOCIAL EQUITY, AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.

TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE AMERICAS.

TO OFFER INDEPENDENT AND CONFIDENTIAL ADVICE AND PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE IN DIPLOMATIC STRATEGY AND TECHNIQUE TO GOVERNMENTS, POLITICAL GROUPS, INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NGOS ON DIPLOMATIC PROCESS AND DECISION-MAKING.

THE INSTITUTE FOR STATE EFFECTIVENESS SEEKS TO CLOSE THE GOVERNANCE GAP AND ADVANCE INCLUSIVE GROWTH SO THAT STATES AND MARKETS DELIVER TO CITIZENS. ISE ADVANCES PRACTICAL APPROACHES TO STRENGTHEN CAPACITY FOR TRANSFORMATION, THROUGH BUILDING CORE SYSTEMS AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR RESULTS ACROSS LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT.