Global Partners
Space Security
One Earth Future (OEF) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization founded in 2007 by an entrepreneur. They began operations in 2008 with a vision of using new and effective systems of global governance to achieve an Earth beyond war. Primarily an operating foundation, OEF runa a variety of projects. They support these projects through research and case studies.
The Secure World Foundation (SWF) is a private operating foundation dedicated to maintaining the secure and sustainable use of space for the benefit of Earth and all its peoples. SWF engages with academics, policy makers, industry, scientists and advocates in the space and international affairs communities to support steps that strengthen space security. They promote cooperative efforts to foster: improved peace and security here on Earth and improved human security through the use of space services for development, disaster relief, humanitarian assistance, and environmental protection.
Global Health Security
A leader in health policy and communications, the Kaiser Family Foundation is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy. Unlike grant-making foundations, Kaiser develops and runs its own research and communications programs, sometimes in partnership with other non-profit research organizations or major media companies.
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The American Association for the Advancement of Science,
"Triple A-S" (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association. In addition to organizing membership activities, AAAS publishes the journal Science, as well as many scientific newsletters, books and reports, and spearheads programs that raise the bar of understanding for science worldwide.
The Center for Global Development
The Center for Global Development is an independent, nonprofit policy research organization that is dedicated to reducing global poverty and inequality and to making globalization work for the poor. Through a combination of research and strategic outreach, the Center actively engages policymakers and the public to influence the policies of the United States, other rich countries, and such institutions as the World Bank, the IMF, and the World Trade Organization to improve the economic and social development prospects in poor countries.
Managing Across Boundaries
The Stanley Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, private operating foundation. Foundation programming is focused on promoting and building support for principled multilateralism in addressing international issues.The Stanley Foundation promotes public understanding, constructive dialogue, and cooperative action on critical international issues. Their work recognizes the essential roles of both the policy community and the broader public in building sustainable peace.
Organization of American States
The Organization of American States (OAS) brings together the nations of the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation on democratic values, defend common interests, and debate the major issues facing the region and the world. The OAS is the region’s principal multilateral forum for strengthening democracy, promoting human rights, and confronting shared problems such as poverty, terrorism, illegal drugs and corruption. It plays a leading role in carrying out mandates established by the hemisphere’s leaders through the Summits of the Americas.
CARICOM (Caribbean Community)
The Caribbean Community has the following objectives: improved standards of living and work; full employment of labor and other factors of production; accelerated, coordinated, and sustained economic development and convergence; expansion of trade and economic relations with third States; enhanced levels of international competitiveness; organization for increased production and productivity; the achievement of a greater measure of economic leverage and effectiveness of Member States in dealing with third States, groups of States and entities of any description; enhanced co-ordination of Member States' foreign and [foreign] economic policies; and enhanced functional co-operation.
Unblocking the Road to Zero
The World Security Institute (WSI) is a non-profit organization committed to independent research and journalism on global affairs and security.
Given the extraordinary growth of global interdependence, the Institute provides innovative approaches to communication, education, and cooperation on social, economic, environmental, political and military components of international security.
Regional Voices
Middle East
Based in Dubai, UAE, the Gulf Research Center (GRC) is a privately funded, nonpartisan think tank, education provider and consultancy specializing in the Gulf region (six Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Iran, Iraq and Yemen). Set up in 2000, the Center conducts recognized research on political, social, economic, security, and environmental issues from a Gulf perspective, redressing the current imbalance in Gulf area studies, where regional opinions and interests are underrepresented. With "Knowledge for All" as its motto, the GRC strives to promote different aspects of development and facilitate reforms in the region in order to secure a better future for its citizens.
Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs, American University of Beirut
The Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI) at the American University of Beirut (AUB) was inaugurated in 2006 to harness the policy-related research of AUB’s internationally respected faculty and other scholars in order to contribute positively to Arab policy-making and international relations. In the established tradition of AUB, IFI is a neutral, dynamic, civil, and open space where people representing all viewpoints in society can gather and discuss significant issues of the day, anchored in a long-standing commitment to mutual understanding and high quality research. The main goals of IFI are to raise the quality of public policy-related debate and decision-making in the Arab World and abroad, to enhance the Arab World's input into international affairs, and to enrich the quality of interaction among scholars, officials and civil society actors in the Middle East and abroad.
The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies, American University in Cairo
The Center for Migration and Refugee Studies (CMRS), previously known as the Forced Migration and Refugee Studies program (FMRS), at the American University in Cairo (AUC) was established in 2000 as a program of education, research, and outreach on refugee issues. In 2008 it developed into a regional center that encompasses all forms of international mobility, whether voluntary or forced, economic or political, individual or collective, temporary or permanent. CMRS works along three building blocks: research, education and outreach, aiming to form strong synergies between them. CMRS’ research program includes a systematic and comparative inventory of the situation regarding migration and refugee movements across the MEA, as well as in-depth studies of emerging issues in the region. It gathers in-house faculty and fellows as well as a network of scholars established in other countries covering the region, with a focus on producing policy-oriented research. CMRS’ outreach includes disseminating knowledge on migration and refugee issues beyond the university’s gates, as well as providing a range of educational services to refugee communities.
The Arab Center for the Development of the Rule of Law and Integrity (ACRLI) is a regional, non-governmental, non-profit organization, founded in 2003 by a group of judges, specialists, lawyers, and academics from Lebanon and other Arab countries. ACRLI was established to develop and reinforce the rule of law in the Arab world and promote integrity and good governance based on respect for civil and human rights and sound democratic practices.
South Asia
Regional Centre for Strategic Studies
Based in Colombo, the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS) is an independent, nonprofit, and nongovernmental organization that fosters collaborative research, networking, and interaction on strategic and international issues pertaining to South Asia. RCSS coordinates research on strategic and security-related issues related to South Asia, promotes interaction among scholars and other professionals in and outside the region who are engaged in South Asian strategic and international studies, and fosters linkage and collaboration between institutions studying issues related to conflict, conflict resolution, cooperation, stability, and security in South Asia.
The Energy and Resources Institute
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), was formally established in 1974 in New Delhi with the purpose of tackling the acute problems that mankind is likely to face in the years ahead resulting from the depletion of the earth’s energy resources and the pollution their unsustainable use causes. The Institute works to: provide environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems; tackle global climate change issues across continents; advance solutions to the growing urban transport and air pollution; and, promote energy efficiency in the Indian industry. TERI is the largest developing country institution devoted to finding innovative solutions towards a sustainable future. TERI has established affiliate institutes abroad: TERI-NA (North America) in Washington, DC; TERI-Europe in London, UK; and, has presence in Japan and Malaysia.
Sustainable Development Policy Institute
The Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), based in Islamabad, was founded in 1992 as an independent, nonprofit organization which would serve as a source of expertise on socioeconomic development and environmental issues in Pakistan. The Institute works to: conduct policy-oriented research and advocacy from a broad multi-disciplinary approach; promote the implementation of policies, programs, laws, and regulations of sustainable development; strengthen civil society through collaboration with other organizations; disseminate research findings through media, conferences, lectures, publications, and curricula development; and, contribute to building up national research capacity and infrastructure. The Institute acts as both a generator of original research on sustainable development issues and as an information resource for concerned individuals and institutions. SDPI’s function is thus two-fold: an advisory role fulfilled through research, policy advice and advocacy; and, an enabling role realized through providing other individuals and organizations with resource materials and training.
The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS), based in Islamabad and founded in 1979, is an autonomous, nonprofit, civil society organization, dedicated to promoting policy-oriented research on Pakistan Affairs, International Relations, and Religion and Faith. IPS provides a forum for informed discussion, dialogue on national and international issues, formulates viable plans, and presents key initiatives and policy measures to policymakers, analysts, political leaders, legislators, researchers, academia, civil society organizations, media and other stakeholders. Periodicals and publications, interaction,dialogue, thematic research and capacity-building programs are instrumental in its research endeavors. IPS garners collaboration as well as extends its active cooperation to other organizations in one or more areas of research.
Asia Foundation’s program in Sri Lanka
Recognizing that a sustainable peace is tied to overcoming deeper problems of a weakened democracy, lack of justice, and human rights violations, the Asia Foundation’s program in Sri Lanka seeks to identify and support organizations and institutions that promote democratic governance and the rule of law as essential for lasting peace and prosperity. The Asia Foundation programs in Sri Lanka date back to 1954. The Foundation has been a pioneer in strengthening community-based legal services and mediation for the poor in Sri Lanka. The Foundation supported a definitive study on the relationship between aid, conflict, and peace-building in Sri Lanka, and a follow-up study on the United States’ involvement in Sri Lanka’s peace process. The Foundation distributes some 80,000 new English-language publications a year to libraries throughout Sri Lanka.
The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency
The Pakistan Institute of Legislative Development and Transparency (PILDAT) is an indigenous, independent, and nonpartisan research and training institution committed to strengthening democracy and democratic institutions. PILDAT works to increase the legislative capabilities of elected officials, carries out in-depth analysis of the democratic developments of the country, provides performance reviews of the Parliament and provincial assemblies, and encourages the culture and value of democracy in youth through the first-ever Youth Parliament of Pakistan. The Institute also facilitates the formulation of issue-based caucuses across party lines, including the Young Parliamentarians’ Forum (YPF), the Parliamentary Consultative Group on Women’s Issues (PCGWI), and the Parliamentary Group on Inter-Faith Relations. PILDAT also facilitates non-Parliamentary groups of leading intellectuals and thinkers for discourse on issues such as free and fair elections, the electoral process, youth and politics, and dialogue between Muslims and the West.
The Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
The Institute of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution (IPSCR) was established in January 2007 under the aegis of the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism, Mumbai. The overarching goal of the Institute is to create enabling conditions for peace and security by: creating awareness in the society of factors affecting peace; addressing myths attributed to religious teachings; research and study into communal and sectarian conflicts; capacity building and peace advocacy, especially among youth; and, supporting women’s empowerment. IPSCR collaborates with other institutions, including the Tata Institute of Social Science Research, and the Department of Civics and Politics and the Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai.
Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies
The Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS), based in Dhaka, is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental, policy, research, and implementation institute working on sustainable development at the local, national, regional, and global levels. BCAS addresses sustainable development through five interactive themes: environment-development integration; good governance and popular participation; poverty alleviation and sustainable livelihoods; economic growth, public-private partnerships and sustainable markets; and Corporate Social Responsibility.
The South Asia Center for Policy Studies
The South Asia Center for Policy Studies (SACEPS) is an independent, nonprofit, nongovernmental organization engaged regional cooperation in South Asia. SACEPS was established in mid 1999 and housed at Centre for Policy Research (CPR), New Delhi and then at Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), Dhaka. SACEPS moved to Kathmandu after establishing its permanent Secretariat in 2005. The Centre’s main aim is promoting policy dialogues, research and interaction between policy makers, the business community, and civil society. SACEPS uses its institutional base to network with well established national institutions in the region and bolster regional cooperation.
Quaid–i-Azam University, Department of Defence & Strategic Studies
Quaid–i-Azam University, founded in 1967, is rated as one of top public institution of higher education in Pakistan and has established research collaborations with selected universities/research organizations in United States, Europe and South Asia. Since its establishment in 1980, the Department of Defence & Strategic Studies has awarded M.Sc. degrees to 111 officers of the Armed Forces and 514 civilians. Thereby, it has made a significant contribution to the development of national expertise in the fields of defense and security studies. The academic training imparted by the Department is geared towards the development of requisite academic knowledge, analytical ability for evaluation of national, regional and international strategic environment and policies. Since 1980, 69 M.Sc. theses and 556 Seminar Papers have been written on wide-ranging subjects in the field of Defense, Strategic and Security Studies. The Department’s Faculty, in addition to its regular teaching, contributes research articles to various professional journals and delivers lectures at the National Defense College, Foreign Services Academy, Joint Services Staff College Islamabad and Staff College Quetta.
All India Disaster Mitigation Institute
The All India Disaster Mitigation Institute (AIDMI) is a nongovernmental organization based in Gujarat, India, that works toward bridging the gap between policy, practice and research related to disaster risk mitigation and reduction. Established after the 1987-89 Gujarat droughts, AIDMI evolved from a project in 1989 to an autonomous organisation in 1995. As an operational as well as learning organization, it is able to link local communities with national and international policies of relief and long-term recovery. AIDMI has expanded work over the years to now cover 11 types of disasters in six areas of India and in seven countries in Asia. AIDMI has shown that disasters are not only about relief but about prevention on the one hand and development on the other.
Southeast Asia
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
Based in Singapore, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) was established in January 2007 as an autonomous school within the Nanyang Technological University. RSIS is a leading research and graduate teaching institution in strategic international affairs in the Asia-Pacific region. Its name honors the contributions of Mr. S. Rajaratnam, who was one of Singapore's founding fathers and a well-respected visionary diplomat and strategic thinker. RSIS includes the International Centre for Political Violence and Terrorism Research, the Centre of Excellence for National Security, the Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies, and the Consortium of Non-Traditional Security Studies in Asia. The focus of research is on issues relating to the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region and their implications for Singapore and other countries in the region.
Centre for Strategic and International Studies
The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), based in Jakarta and established in 1971, is an independent, nonprofit organization focusing on policy-oriented studies on domestic and international issues. Its mission is to contribute to improved policymaking through research, dialogue, and public debate. CSIS believes that long-term planning and vision for Indonesia and the region must be based on an in-depth understanding of economic, political, and social issues including regional and international developments. In the area of foreign policy, the center’s research is complemented and strengthened by its relations with an extensive network of research, academic, and other organizations worldwide. CSIS’s research is used by government, universities, research institutions, civil society organizations, media, and businesses.
Singapore Institute of International Affairs
The Singapore Institute of International Affairs (SIIA) is a nonprofit, nongovernmental organization dedicated to the research, analysis and discussion of regional and international issues. Founded in 1961 and registered as a membership-based society, it is Singapore’s oldest think tank. Its Mission is to make Singapore a more cosmopolitan society that better understands the international affairs of its region and the world.
Center for Migrant Advocacy-Philippines
The Center for Migrant Advocacy Philippines (CMA) is a non-profit, non-governmental advocacy group that promotes the rights of overseas Filipinos, land and sea-based migrant workers and immigrants, and their families. It works to help improve the economic, social and political conditions of migrant Filipino families everywhere through policy advocacy, information dissemination, direct assistance, networking, and capability building. CMA is also a resource center that gathers information, conducts studies, and analyzes urgent issues on overseas migration and related concerns and disseminates information to its partners, networks, and constituents. CMA is a member of the Philippine Migrant Rights Watch (PMRW), Migrant Forum in Asia (MFA) and the Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA).
