LibGuides: Philippines/South China Sea: Organizations/Think Tanks

Think Tanks

AccessAsia Free database from National Bureau of Asian Research
American Enterprise Institute for Public Policy and Research AEI's purpose is to serve leaders and the public through research and education on the most important issues of the day in the areas of economics, culture, politics, foreign affairs, and national defense. AEI's work is addressed to government officials and legislators, teachers and students, business executives, professionals, journalists, and all citizens interested in a serious understanding of government policy, the economy, and important social and political developments.
Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies APCSS is a U.S. DOD academic institute in Honolulu, HI. Supports USPACOM.
Asia-Pacific Economic Corp. (APEC) Forum for fostering economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Asia Foundation The Asia Foundation is a nonprofit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports Asian initiatives to improve governance, law, and civil society; women's empowerment; economic reform and development; sustainable development and the environment; and international relations.
Asian Development Bank ADB is a regional development bank, think tank and training center.
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Mission is to foster the economic growth and progress of southeast Asian nations.
Center for Global Development We work to change the policies and practices of rich countries and powerful institutions to reduce global poverty and inequality. We are a policy crucible, where world class scholars use independent, rigorous research to develop new knowledge and practical solutions. Through creative communications and outreach we engage with policymakers, practitioners, thought leaders, media and engaged citizens to turn ideas into action.
Center for Strategic and International Studies- Southeast Asia Focusing on Southeast Asia’s prominence in international affairs as a geopolitical, economic, and demographic focal point. CSIS strives to provide unparalleled expertise on the political, military, and economic circumstances that make Southeast Asia such a vital region. Programs and projects that are central to this pursuit include the Southeast Asia Program, the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative, and the Pacific Forum, among others.
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute and the Silk Road Studies The Central Asia-Caucasus Institute & Silk Road Studies Program form a joint transatlantic research and policy center. The Joint Center has offices in Washington and Stockholm, and is affiliated with the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies of Johns Hopkins University and the Institute for Security and Development Policy.
Centre for Non-Traditional Security (NTS) Studies: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies The Centre for Non-Traditional Security Studies (NTS Centre) conducts research and produces policy-relevant analyses aimed at furthering awareness and building capacity to address NTS issues and challenges in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The centre addresses knowledge gaps, facilitates discussions and analyses, engages policymakers and contributes to building institutional capacity in the following areas: Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief; Food, Health and Energy Security; Climate Change, Environmental Resilience and Sustainable Development; and Peace, Human Security and Development.
China Maritime Studies Institute Based at the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, CMSI is located at the nexus of the academic, policy, and operational communities. NWC has pioneered strategic thinking about maritime issues for over one hundred years. NWC contributes a broad based, multi-dimensional research, analysis and gaming environment with significant linguistic and technological capabilities.
Council on Foreign Relations The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) 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.
East-West Center The East-West Center promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue.
European Union Institute for Security Studies- Asia The European Union Institute for Security Studies (EUISS) is the Union’s agency dealing with the analysis of foreign, security and defence policy issues.
Institute for Policy Studies Multi-issue think tank focusing on policy and research in the arenas of justice, the environment and peace.
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS) ISEAS is a regional research institute dedicated to the study of social-political, security and economic trends and developments in Southeast Asia and its wider geostrategic and economic environment. The aim of the institute is to nurture a community of scholars and policy analysts interested in the region and to engage in discipline-based as well as multi-disciplinary research into the multi-faceted dimensions and issues of stability and security, economic development, regionalism and ASEAN.
International Crisis Group: Philippines The International Crisis Group is an independent organisation working to prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world. Crisis Group sounds the alarm to prevent deadly conflict. We build support for the good governance and inclusive politics that enable societies to flourish. We engage directly with a range of conflict actors to seek and share information, and to encourage intelligent action for peace.
International Peace Institute The International Peace Institute (IPI) is an independent, international not-for-profit think tank dedicated to managing risk and building resilience to promote peace, security, and sustainable development. To achieve its purpose, IPI employs a mix of policy research, strategic analysis, publishing, and convening.
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 organization that promotes understanding and cooperation among the nations and peoples of Asia and the United States.
National Bureau of Asian Research US think tank on issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia.
RAND International Center for Asia Pacific Policy The RAND Center for Asia Pacific Policy (CAPP) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, multidisciplinary research center within RAND. CAPP’s mission is to improve policy by providing decision-makers and the public with rigorous, objective, cutting-edge research on critical policy challenges facing Asia and U.S.-Asia relations.
Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre The Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre (SEAC) is an inter-disciplinary, regionally-focused academic centre within the Institute of Global Affairs at LSE. Building on the School's deep historical connections with Southeast Asia, the Centre seeks to promote the best academic and policy research on the region, deepen research ties with Southeast Asia, and improve the student experience at LSE.
South Asia Analysis Group South Asia Analysis Group is a non profit non commercial think tank. The objective of the group is to advance strategic analysis and contribute to the expansion of knowledge of Indian and International security and promote public understanding. In so doing, the SAAG seeks to address the decision makers, strategic planners, academics and the media in South Asia and the world at large.
The Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College The Strategic Studies Institute is the U.S. Army's institute for geostrategic and national security research and analysis. The Strategic Studies Institute conducts strategic research and analysis to support the U.S. Army War College curricula, provides direct analysis for Army and Department of Defense leadership, and serves as a bridge to the wider strategic community.

Organizations

Asia Society Asia Society is the leading global and pan-Asian organization working to strengthen relationships and promote understanding among the people, leaders, and institutions of the United States and Asia. Its mission is to increase knowledge and enhance dialogue, encourage creative expression, and generate new ideas across the fields of arts and culture, policy and business, and education.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace- Southeast Asia
Global Voices: Philippines Global voices is a border-less, largely volunteer community of more than 1400 writers, analysts, online media experts, and translators. It has been the leading the conversation on citizen media reporting since 2005. We curate, verify and translate trending news and stories you might be missing on the Internet, from blogs, independent press and social media in 167 countries
The Observatory of Economic Complexity: Philippines The Observatory of Economic Complexity is a tool that allows users to quickly compose a visual narrative about countries and the products they exchange
Peace Corps in Philippines There are more than 145 Volunteers in the Philippines working with their communities on projects in education, the environment, and youth development. During their service in the Philippines, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bikol-Naga, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kinaray-a, Sorsoganon, Tagalog, and Waray. More than 9,070 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Philippines since the program was established in 1961.
Rita M. Cacas Foundation The Rita M. Cacas Foundation (RMCF) is a non-profit, charitable organization that helps acquire, preserve, and provide access to histories, culture, and archives of Filipino Americans in metropolitan Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia for all generations today, and into the future.
U.S. Agency for International Development USAID is the lead U.S. Government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and enable resilient, democratic societies to realize their potential

Databases

Policy File Index Foreign and domestic public policy Weekly updates Think tanks and research groups Documents and reports Gray literature
Proceedings Index of worldwide conference proceedings
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global Dissertations and theses full-text and abstracts from a number of the world's premier universities.