Quick look for Foreign Policy Think Tanks & Research Institutes
Japan (English publications available)
Japan Policy Research Institute (JPRI) - A private, nonpartisan policy think-tank based in Japan. Conduct Japan's foreign policies and makes proposals to the Japanese government.
Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) - American think tank based in Washington, D.C. Conducts policy studies and strategic analysis of political, economic and security issues
The Brookings Institution- Leading institution that conducts research on Japan and holds numerous lectures and events.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (CEIP) -Dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States.
RAND International: Center for Asia Pacific Policy - Improves 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.
Pew Research Center for the People and the Press - Studies attitudes toward politics, the press and public policy issues. It serves as a valuable information resource for political leaders, journalists, scholars and citizens.
See more think tanks below.
Japanese General Research Think Tanks (English Publications Available)
Pursues research into the trends in economic development and activities to promote economic exchange within the region, aiming at the development of the Northeast Asian economy and economic exchange.
Detects and analyzes major changes in business environment and socio-economic activities, which will emerge from the development of the information society.
Established on April 1, 2001 as a new platform to bring about creative and innovative policy debates based on world-class research, analysis and policy studies from mid- and long-term strategic perspectives.
Performs basic and solution-oriented research, spanning areas such as domestic and international economics and finance, social security including pension and long-term care issues, and housing and urban development.
works toward fulfilling its mission to address population and development issues and build a sustainable society where every person can live with dignity.
Examines security, economic, political, environmental, and other concerns in the world with an emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region. (English Publications Available)
Conducts research and survey programs on transport matters. The Institution also evaluates transport policy and offers recommendations to the Japanese government and concerned parties on transport policy issues. (English Publications Available)
Collects, maintains, and provides access to the academic community, a vast archive of social science data (quantitative data obtained from social surveys) for secondary analysis. (English Publications Available)
Other think tanks can be found at Links to Think Tanks in Japan by National Institute for Research Advancement (NIRA).
Non-Japanese Think Tanks for International Affairs
Promotes constructive U.S. leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the central role of the Atlantic community in meeting the international challenges of the 21st century.
Mission is to formulate and promote conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense.
Engages policymakers, experts and the public with innovative fact-based research, ideas and analysis to shape and elevate the national security debate.
Public policy research center devoted to advanced study of politics, economics, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.
Operates three federally funded research and development centers to provide objective analyses of national security issues, particularly those requiring scientific and technical expertise, and conduct related research on other national challenges.
Strives to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by training the next generation of nonproliferation specialists and disseminating timely information and analysis.
Promotes better relations and understanding among the people and nations of the United States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperative study, research, and dialogue.
NBR conducts advanced independent research on strategic, political, economic, globalization, health, and energy issues affecting U.S. relations with Asia.
Non-Japanese Think Tanks for Science / Environment / Energy
Four organizations comprise the Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine and the National Research Council.
