A private, non profit organization dedicated to independent, nonpartisan research on California`s economic, social, and political issues.

A conservative think tank that publishes research on domestic, economic, foreign and defense policy.

Promoting public policy based on individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peaceful international relations. Thousands of studies and articles available online as well as streaming audio and video of institute events. Site updated daily.

Rand Corporation conducts independent research on important issues such as science and technology, methodology, national security, public policy, justice, health, education, drug policy, and demographics.

Investigation and nonpartisan analysis of U.S. social and economic problems and issues, including the New Federalism, welfare and welfare-to-work, Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, disabilities, crime, the nonprofit sector, education, tax policy, labor,

AEI is dedicated to preserving and strengthening the foundations of freedom--government, private enterprise, vital cultural and political institutions, and a strong foreign policy and national defense.

A nonprofit public policy research institute.

A public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact. CSIS is the only institution of its kind that maintains resident experts on all the world`s major geographical regions. It also covers key functional areas, such as

The Milken Institute is an independent economic think tank whose mission is to improve the lives and economic conditions of people in the U.S. and around the world.

An independent research and policy institute. Web site contains briefing papers, analyses, and other resources related to many current political issues.

A US-based nonprofit organization committed to international education in academic research, professional training and technical assistance.

Nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that seeks to broaden the public debate about strategies to achieve a prosperous and fair economy.

A nonprofit public policy center founded by Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter to fight disease, hunger, poverty, conflict, and oppression around the world.

A nonprofit, scholarly research and educational organization which sponsors comprehensive studies on political economy.

A presidential memorial that fosters scholarship and dialogue in the humanities and the social sciences. The Center pursues work on three interregional, interdisciplinary themes: ethnicity, comparative urban studies, and governance.

Canadian free market think tank.

The Center is a research institute that conducts analyses on government policies and programs.

An academic forum for the study, research and discussion of the principles and practices of American constitutional government and politics.

Promotes a free society informed by religious faith and moral absolutes.

A conservative policy institute covering Congress, insider political information, the environment, regulations, legal reform, retirement security, Social Security, race relations, campaign reform, and affirmative action.

A nonpartisan, independent research and educational organization, the Institute`s goal is to develop and encourage public policies at all levels of government which will allow individuals the greatest scope for achieving their potential, both as