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The Acton Institute: A nonprofit
educational and literary center that promotes respect for religious pluralism,
individual liberty, voluntary exchange in free and open markets, and limited
government.
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The Africa Policy Information Center:
The primary objective of the Africa Policy Information Center (APIC) is
to widen the policy debate in the United States around African issues and
the U.S. role in Africa by providing accessible policy-relevant information
and analysis usable by a wide range of groups and individuals.
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The Atlas Foundation: The Atlas
Economic Research Foundation helps to create and develop independent public
policy research organizations internationally by providing intellectual
entrepreneurs with advice, financial support, workshops, and access to
a network of leaders who share a commitment to achieving a free society.
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Berkley Roundtable on the International
Economy (BRIE): BRIE is an interdisciplinary research project that
focuses on international economic competition and the development and application
of advanced technologies. The BRIE Server hosts research notes, working
papers, conference proceedings, and contact information.
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Brookings Institution: "The Brookings
Institution functions as an independent analyst and critic, committed to
publishing its findings for the information of the public." In its
conferences and activities, "it serves as a bridge between scholarship
and public policy, bringing new knowledge to the attention of decisionmakers
and affording scholars a better insight into public policy issues."
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The Carter Center: A nonprofit
nonpartisan public policy institute was founded by former President Jimmy
Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, in 1982. The Center is dedicated to fighting
disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression through collaborative
initiatives in the areas of democratization and development, global health,
and urban revitalization. The Center operates 13 core programs and
is active in more than 30 countries, including the United States.
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The Cato Institute: A libertarian think
tank that seeks to broaden the dimensions of public policy debate to allow
consideration of more options that are consistent with the traditional
American principles of limited government, individual liberty, and peace.
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Center for Strategic and International Studies:
CSIS is a public policy research institution dedicated to policy analysis
and impact. CSIS maintains resident experts on all the world's major
geographical regions. It also covers key functional areas, such as
international finance, the emerging markets, U.S. domestic and economic
policy related to the strengthening of America, and U.S. foreign policy
and national security issues.
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The Competitive Enterprise Institute:
CEI is a pro-market, public policy group committed to advancing the principles
of free enterprise and limited government. The Institute's emphasis is
on marketing and implementation of classical liberal ideals.
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Council on Foreign Relations: Headquartered
in New York, CFR is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to improving the
understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs through
the free and civil exchange of ideas.
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The Foundation Center: An independent
nonprofit clearinghouse which strives to foster a general understanding
of the field of foundation through collecting, organizing, analyzing and
dessiminating data on foundations, corporate giving and related topics.
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The Heartland Institute: A nonprofit
public policy research organization dedicated to meeting the information
needs of the nation's state and national elected officials, journalists,
and its members. Heartland is an independent source of research and
commentary. It is not affiliated with any political party, business,
or foundation.
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Henry L. Stimson Center: The Henry
L. Stimson Center is an independent, nonprofit, public policy institute
committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security
challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first
century.
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Heritage Foundation: A research and
educational institute whose mission is to formulate and promote conservative
public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government,
and individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national
defense. Its web site features full text versions of articles from
their publication, "Policy Review." In addition, their job bank gives
you the opportunity to put your resume on their home page.
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International Foundation for Election Systems
(IFES): A private, nonprofit organization established in 1987 to support
electoral and other democratic institutions in emerging, evolving, and
experienced democracies. IFES has conducted project, conference,
and/or observation activities in over 90 countries, including Central and
South America, the Caribbean, North Africa and the Near East, Sub-Saharan
Africa, Central and Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and Asia.
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Progress and Freedom Foundation: Founded
in 1993, this site is dedicated to restoring and recreating America's sense
of its future, "a future woven inextricably with the ideas of progress
and freedom."
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Rand Corporation: A nonprofit institution
that helps to create public policy through research and analysis. Also
there is an accessibility for searching and ordering RAND publications,
reading summaries of selected projects, and finding out about many specific
research initiatives.
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United States Institute of Peace: USIP
promotes education and training, research, and public information programs
geared at achieving international peace and resolving international conflicts
without violence.
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