This program of the U.S.-Korea Institute at SAIS (USKI) provides analysis of North Korea, drawing on the experience of long-time observers of North Korea, others who have dealt directly with North Koreans, and other experts outside the field. 38 North strives as much as possible for ideological balance, publishing opposing opinions, and uses various technologies to analyze military, economic, social and other developments north of the DMZ. While it is an American-based project, it draws on experts in South Korea, Japan, China and Europe to provide international perspectives as well.

This think-tank extension of the Al Jazeera Network conducts research and provides in-depth analysis of current affairs at both regional and global levels, focusing primarily on geo-politics and strategic developments in the Arab world and surrounding regions.

Independent, nonprofit organization that supports limited government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong foreign policy and national defense. One of the chief architects of public policy for the Bush administration.

Nonpartisan, nonprofit, “consumer advocate” for voters that aims to reduce the level of deception and confusion in U.S. politics. Annenberg Political Fact Check monitors the factual accuracy of what is said by major U.S. political players in the form of TV ads, debates, speeches, interviews, and news releases.

Nonprofit educational organization that seeks to promote reason, rational self-interest, individual rights and free-market capitalism.

The only think tank in Washington, DC that actively promotes bipartisanship, this non-profit organization provides politically-balanced policymaking and strong, proactive advocacy and outreach supported by rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. Its suggested policy solutions are the product of informed deliberations by former elected and appointed officials, business and labor leaders, and academics and advocates who represent both ends of the political spectrum. They are currently focused on health, energy, national and homeland security, transportation, the economy, housing, immigration, and governance.

Nonpartisan public policy research institution dedicated to improving the equity of the American democratic process, the performance of the economy, the health of society, the effectiveness of diplomacy and defense, the quality of public discourse, and the workings of institutions—public and private, domestic and international.

Non-profit public policy research foundation that advocates limited government, individual liberty, free markets, and peace. Encourages voluntary solutions to social and economic problems. The Institute is named for Cato’s Letters, a series of libertarian pamphlets that helped lay the philosophical foundation for the American Revolution.

Nonpartisan research and educational institute dedicated to promoting a strong, just and free America that ensures opportunity for all. Advocates progressive and pragmatic solutions to significant domestic and international problems and develops policy proposals that foster a government that is “of the people, by the people, and for the people.”

Independent, nonpartisan think tank dedicated to providing rigorous, objective, evidence-based analysis and practical policy recommendations on national and international security issues connected to applied science and technology. Site includes CRS reports, issue briefs, and other reports, papers, and research mainly on the topics of bio-security, building technologies, conventional arms sales monitoring, energy security, government secrecy, international science partnerships, learning technologies, and terrorism analysis.

Libertarian organization that seeks to advance freedom by providing an uncompromising moral and economic case for individual liberty, free markets, private property, and limited government.

Research and educational institute (i.e., 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.

Nonprofit research institute that seeks to strengthen social movements with independent research, visionary thinking, and links to the grassroots, scholars, and elected officials. IPS public scholars pursue their work with a common set of 10 core values and principles: peace, justice, environmental sustainability, participatory democracy, human rights, freedom, dignity, diversity, community, and international law.

IPA increases the reach and capacity of progressive and grassroots organizations (at no cost to them) to address public policy by getting them and their ideas into the mainstream media. IPA gains media access for those whose voices are commonly excluded or drowned out by government or corporate-backed institutions. As a national consortium of independent public-policy researchers, analysts and activists, IPA widens media exposure for progressive perspectives on many issues, including the environment, human rights, foreign policy, and economic justice.

Research and educational center of classical liberalism, libertarian political theory, and the Austrian School of economics. The Mises Institute seeks to defend the market economy, private property, sound money, and peaceful international relations, while opposing government intervention as economically and socially destructive.

Founded by Norman Lear, People for the American Way advocates for the values and institutions that sustain a diverse democratic society. Believes that many of these are now threatened by the influence of the radical right and its allies who have risen to positions of political power. Works in close collaboration with other leading national and state progressive organizations.

PPI believes the overriding challenge facing Democrats and other center-left parties is to champion the economic prospects and moral outlook of ordinary working people. PPI relies on pragmatic Democrats in Congress as well as leading governors, attorneys general, and mayors and metro leaders. Partners include rising elected leaders, a national grassroots network of young, pragmatically liberal activists, and progressive thought leaders and think tanks around the world.

National, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization founded by Ralph Nader in 1971 to represent consumer interests in Congress, the executive branch, and the courts. Public Citizen fights for openness and democratic accountability in government, for the right of consumers to seek redress in the courts; for clean, safe and sustainable energy sources; for social and economic justice in trade policies; for strong health, safety and environmental protections; and for safe, effective and affordable prescription drugs and health care.

Nonprofit organization that helps improve policy and decisionmaking through objective research and analysis in the areas of national security, business, education, health, law, and science.

Independent institute dedicated exclusively to analyzing environmental, energy, and natural resource topics. RFF gathers under one roof a unique community of scholars conducting impartial research to enable policymakers to make sound choices.

Liberal think tank devoted exclusively to research in the social sciences. The Foundation dedicates itself exclusively to strengthening the methods, data, and theoretical core of the social sciences as a means of improving social policies.

Conducts research on questions of conflict and cooperation of importance for international peace and security, with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace.

Think tank dedicated to Objectivism, the philosophy of Ayn Rand. The goal of The Objectivist Center is to help create a new culture in tune with the entrepreneurial spirit of the new economy, a culture that affirms the core Objectivist values of reason, individualism, freedom, and achievement.

Think tank dedicated to infusing the nation’s critical public policy debates with solid research and expert assessments. Seeks to challenge broad claims about the advantages of privatization, tax cuts, and market solutions and question assumptions about the ineffectiveness of safety net programs, education reform efforts, and government oversight.

Independent, nonprofit research institute that seeks to transcend politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate, redefine the debate over public issues, and foster new and effective directions for government reform. Adheres to the highest standards of independent scholarly inquiry, pursued to rigorous standards without regard to any political or social biases. The Independent Institute receives no government funding.

To promote sound social policy and public debate on national priorities, this non-partisan economic and social policy research center gathers and analyzes data, conducts policy research, evaluates programs and services, and educates Americans on critical issues and trends.

Independent, nonpartisan, national institution established and funded by Congress. Its goals are to help prevent and resolve violent conflicts, promote post-conflict stability and development, and increase peace-building capacity, tools, and intellectual capital worldwide.