Research Guides: Political Science: Think Tanks

Think Tanks

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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) This link opens in a new window
Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) is the most comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. CIAO is also a widely-recognized source for teaching materials including original case studies written by leading international affairs experts, course packs of background readings for history and political science classes, and special features like the analysis of a bin Laden recruitment tape with video. All sections of CIAO are updated monthly.
Abbreviation: ciaonet
Vendor: Columbia University Press
Coverage: 1991–Current
Subjects: Asian Studies, International Affairs, Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Political Science, Russian & Eastern European Studies, Urban and Regional Planning
Type: Indexes / Catalogs

Think Tank Search
From Harvard's Kennedy School of Government library; custom Google search + list of hundreds of US and international think tanks. Think tanks are defined by the above as institutions affiliated with universities, governments, advocacy groups, foundations, non-governmental organizations, and businesses that generate public policy research, analysis, and activity.
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Policy research from policy research organizations
Think Tanks and Policy Centers
Contains a list of think tanks and policy centers and a definition for think tanks.
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Columbia University Libraries
Bipartisan Policy Center
"The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation, and respectful dialogue. Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, BPC combines politically-balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach."
Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
A premier policy organization working at the federal and state levels on fiscal policy and public programs that affect low- and moderate-income families and individuals.
Center for Competititve Politics
Their mission is "to promote and defend citizens" First Amendment political rights of speech, assembly, and petition. This means opposing so-called reformers' efforts to limit campaign contributions, taxpayer funded political campaigns, the "fairness doctrine" in talk radio and other limits on citizens' ability to support the candidates and causes of their choice."
Global Go To Think Tanks Report, 2011
Migration Policy Institute
The Migration Policy Institute (MPI) is "an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit think tank in Washington, DC dedicated to analysis of the movement of people worldwide. MPI provides analysis, development, and evaluation of migration and refugee policies at the local, national, and international levels."
Political Science Resources Think Tanks
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University of Michigan
Think Tanks
Description and history of Think Tanks.
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SourceWatch
Think Tanks and NGO's
Index of international think tanks and research organizations.
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Worldpress.org
Council on Foreign Relations
"The Council on Foreign Relations 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 students, civic and religious leaders, and other interested citizens in order to help them better understand the world and the foreign policy choices facing the United States and other countries."
Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government
Many useful reports and data.
Pro/con
"Pros and Cons of Controversial Issues"

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