Tank. It refers to a multidisciplinary public research institution composed of experts, which provides advice to decision makers when dealing with social, economic, scientific and technological, military and diplomatic issues, and provides the best theories, strategies, methods and ideas. It is an important force that affects government decision-making and promotes social development.
List of major American think tanks
Brookings Institution The Brookings Institution was founded in 1927. As a well-known comprehensive policy research institution in the United States, the Brookings Institution is committed to the study of public policies such as economy, diplomacy and administration, and its position is relatively neutral. It aims to serve as a bridge between academia and public policy, provide the latest information for decision makers and provide in-depth analysis and opinions for the public. The association was mainly supported by the eastern American consortium, in which Rockefeller Financial Group played a leading role and was closely related to the Democratic Party. Many important members are Democrats. The Institute attaches great importance to the study of China issue and China policy, and has gathered a group of China experts such as Bu Ruizhe, Li Cheng and Ru.
The Committee on Foreign Relations was established in 192 1, which is mainly controlled by the oriental consortia such as Rockefeller and Morgan. The association is devoted to the study of international affairs and American foreign policy. Its main task is to publicize American foreign policy, which has certain influence on American China policy. It also sponsored Foreign Affairs magazine, in which George Coe Nan's "containment theory" was first published. Its current chairman, Richard haas, served as the director of the State Council's policy planning department during the first term of the Bush administration.
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace was established in 19 10 with the aim of promoting cooperation among countries and promoting the active participation of the United States in international affairs. It is a well-known research institution of American foreign affairs and international affairs policy. Pay special attention to the analysis of economic, political and technological forces that contribute to global change. Mainly through the activities of four departments-Global Policy Project, Russian and Eurasian Project, China Project and Foreign Policy Magazine, it helps to formulate policy debates on traditional and emerging issues. The China Research Association is led by its President Jessica Matthews.
The Peterson Institute for International Economics was established in 198 1, and is dedicated to the study of debt and development, globalization, international finance and macroeconomics, international trade and investment, and American economic policy. On April 1 1, 2006, "China: Final Accounts" was jointly published with the Center for International Studies (CSIS) to discuss the rise of China and the countermeasures of the United States.
Founded in 1973, the Heritage Foundation is an educational research think tank and the main policy research institution of American new right-wingers. Its ideas include advocating small government and limiting government expenditure and scale; Defend individual freedom; Defend traditional values; Emphasize that the United States needs strong national defense strength. Its main activities include: publishing the economic freedom index of major global economic systems every year; Publish various research reports; Publish weekly comments of members; Organize a youth leader project.
The American Institute of Corporate Public Policy, founded in 1943, is an important policy research institution of American conservatives. Together with the Brookings Institution, it was once known as the "two think tanks" in Washington, USA, and was known as the "conservative Brookings". The institute is mainly supported by Morgan consortium and other oriental consortia, and has a deep relationship with * * * and the party. After the Nixon and Ford governments of * * * and the party stepped down, many important officials joined the institute one after another, so the media also called it * * and the party's "government in exile" and "shadow cabinet". In recent years, there is a tendency to swing to the middle, and its influence on the US Congress and government is gradually increasing. Newt gingrich, a senior researcher at the Institute, was the chairman of the US House of Representatives, and was elected as Time Magazine's Person of the Year with 1999. Cato Institute, founded in 1977, is deeply rooted in the classical liberal tradition of John Locke and Adam Smith, and advocates reducing government intervention in domestic society and economy and reducing military and political intervention in the world. The policies advocated include canceling the minimum wage control, reforming the anti-drug policy, canceling enterprise subsidies and trade barriers, reducing the federal government's intervention in market operation and local state governments, deepening the system of free choice of schools, and abolishing the racial discrimination policy implemented by the government. Most of its members are famous people in academic circles, including Hayek and James Mcgill Buchanan.
Woodrow wilson international center for scholars woodrow wilson international center for scholars, founded in 1968, is an educational think tank, covering the whole humanities and social sciences, with special emphasis on history, politics and international relations. The focus is mainly on government governance, the role of the United States in the world, and the long-term challenges facing the United States and the world. Wilson Center does not directly affect the agenda and objectives of the US government's administration and legislation, but mainly affects the public in the form of radio programs, public meetings, publications and electronic services.
Hoover Institute of War, Revolution and Peace was established in 19 19. To study capitalism and anti-Soviet and anti-* *, it is also known as the "right-wing think tank". The research and collection of the institute mainly focus on three themes: "War, Revolution and Peace". Most of its funds are donated by conservative groups and large companies, such as ExxonMobil, Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Procter & Gamble. In addition, the funding from Stanford University accounts for 65,438+05% of the total budget.
Stimson Center Stimson Center was established in 1989. It is a liberal think tank closely linked with the US Congress and government, focusing on regional security, transnational security, weapons of mass destruction control and international security and peace issues, which is characterized by its strong military background. Since 1995, Stimson Center has strengthened its research on the Taiwan Strait issue in East Asia, especially in China.
Center for strategic and international studies. The Institute of International Studies, founded in 1962, is an important conservative strategy and policy research institution in the United States, and is known as the "home of hardliners" and the "cold war think tank". Regular publications include The Washington Quarterly, Collected Works of Washington and Important Issues. Hope to adopt! !