BELGIUM
Center for the New Europe (Brussels)
The Centre for the New Europe is a non-profit, non-partisan research foundation that discusses the animating ideas and practical implications of European Union policies. As an active member of civil society, the Centre sees itself as part of the grand ambition to create a free, prosperous and peaceful Europe…more
Transatlantic Policy Network (Brussels, Washington)
The Transatlantic Policy Network is a non-governmental network firmly rooted in the worlds of business and politics, but also open to administrators and academics on both sides of the Atlantic. Much of TPN's work is dedicated to developing ideas and coherent policy recommendations, encouraging the active participation of its political, business and institutional members…more
BULGARIA
Atlantic Club of Bulgaria (Sofia)
The Atlantic Club of Bulgaria is a non-governmental, non-partisan organization dedicated to fostering the common values of the Euro-Atlantic community. Within Bulgaria, the Atlantic Club serves the broader purpose of supporting democracy, human rights, free market economy and the rule of law…more
CZECH REPUBLIC
Civic Institute (Prague) Mainly in Czech
The Civic Institute is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit cultural and educational institution. Its goal is to support the dissemination and development of ideas and norms necessary for the existence of a free and ordered society…more
Liberální Institut (Prague)
The Liberální Institut is a non-governmental, non-partisan, non-profit think tank dedicated to the development, dissemination and application of ideas and programs based on the principles of classical liberalism…more
FRANCE
Paradigmes (Paris) In French only
Founded in 1998, Paradigmes is a society of studies and councils devoted to the comparative analysis of public policy…more
French Institute for International Relations (Paris)
IFRI is a nonpartisan center with the dual purpose of studying major foreign policy issues and encouraging intellectual debate, international cooperation and interaction in an unofficial setting. It is both a research center and a forum for meetings and debate…more
GERMANY
Friedrich Naumann Foundation (Potsdam)
As a foundation for liberal policy, the Friedrich Naumann Foundation pursues the worldwide recognition of the principles of freedom means fighting for a world of human rights based on a free market economy. The two pillars that carry the Foundation's aim are civic education and international dialogue, for only those who understand other people and their worlds are able to change society...more
Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Sankt Augustin)
Related to the Christian Democratic movement the Konrad Adenauer Foundation offers political education, conducts scientific fact-finding research for political projects, grants scholarships to gifted individuals, researches the history of Christian Democracy, and supports and encourages European unification, international understanding, and development-policy cooperation...more
GREECE
Karamanlis Institute (Athens)
The establishment of the Constantinos Karamanlis Institute for Democracy is a response to current global changes and to the demands made of Greece if she is to meet the challenges created by them, especially in today's world that necessitates the swift adaptation of society to current developments. Its objective is to contribute to the growth of democracy and to the advancement of civil liberties and private enterprise, while remaining committed to development and social cohesion…more
HUNGARY
Magyar Új Atlanti Kezdeményezés (Budapest) In Hungarian only
Founded in agreement with the leaders of the American New Atlantic Initiative in June 2001, the Hungarian New Atlantic Initiative is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to supporting Atlantic collaboration. Its main goal is to express the Hungarian national interests concerning transatlantic relations…more
ITALY
The Aspen Institute Italia (Rome)
Its mission is to foster enlightened leadership, the appreciation of timeless ideas and values, and open-minded dialogue on contemporary issues. Through seminars, policy programs, conferences and leadership development initiatives, the Institute and its international partners seek to promote the pursuit of common ground and deeper understanding in a nonpartisan and non-ideological setting…more
NETHERLANDS
Edmund Burke Foundation (The Hague)
The Edmund Burke Foundation is an independent think-tank that seeks to educate students, promote conservative philosophy, develop policy proposals, bring together those interested in conservatism in The Netherlands and to change public opinion in this notoriously 'progressive' country…more
POLAND
The Adam Smith Research Centre (Warsaw)
Founded in 1989, ASRC is the first independent academic research institute in Poland, as well as in Central and Eastern Europe. It studies and promotes the principles and ethics of the free market and supports the building and development of a market economy...more
Centre for Political Thought (Cracow)
The Centre for Political Thought in Krakow, Poland is an independent think-tank promoting individual freedom and responsibility, the free market, liberal democracy, the rule of law, and the idea of a limited state...more
Warsaw School of Economics (Warsaw)
The Warsaw School of Economics Centre of International Programmes Development acts both as a unit assisting and coordinating the international activity of the university and as a central information point for people and institutions interested in establishing collaboration with it...more
Centre for Eastern Studies (Warsaw)
The Centre for Eastern Studies was established in 1990. Its task is to monitor and analyse the political, economic and social situation in the Central and Eastern European countries, in the Balkans, in the Caucasus and in Central Asia...more
International Political Review (Warsaw) Mainly in Polish
The International Political Review (MPP), published by the Fundacja Środkowoeuropejska (The Foundation for Central European), is a journal created in cooperation with an Editorial Board that assembles important conservative publicists. They are Catholics who promote the free market and who primarily hail from the younger generation. MPP is not a party organ. It is addressed to people who are committedly involved in politics at every level, but a further important group of readers is that of students and scholars...more
RUSSIA
The Moscow School of Political Studies (Moscow)
The School was launched with the clear intention of fighting the sterility of the old Soviet mind-set and awakening Russia's fledgling political class to democratic ideas and new ways of thinking and acting. Over its relatively short life, the School has achieved a great deal. As a standard bearer of democratic thinking it has been a key player in the battle of ideas in modern Russia...more
SLOVAK REPUBLIC
Institute for Public Affairs (Bratislava)
Since its founding in 1997, the Institute for Public Affairs produces analytical publications devoted to various aspects of the development of the Slovak society during the period of transformation. Research projects focus predominantly on the following areas: perception of the most important social problems; evaluation of the direction that society is heading; positions toward the present and past regime; value and economic orientations; political preferences and sympathies; evaluation of key political actors and institutions; confidence in political institutions; positions on key political and social issues; civic and political participation; foreign-political preferences and positions...more
Euro-Atlantic Center (Banská Bystrica)
The Euro-Atlantic Center is an independent non-governmental organization of young scholars and students. Since regional lack of information about foreign policy is a remaining feature of present day development in Slovak Republic the Center was established with the aim of raising public awareness of international affairs and security by fostering informed debate and qualified research. By its activity the EAC strives to present to the public a comprehensive picture of Slovakia's standing in regional and global developments...more
SPAIN
The Círculo de Empresarios (Madrid)
The Círculo was launched with the mission of defending free enterprise, private initiative and the market economy and undertook the task of making public opinion aware of the role of entrepreneurs in a free and democratic society. The Círculo issues and publicizes ideas and opinions and sponsors debates and studies on topics of general interest as viewed from a business standpoint...more
TURKEY
The Ari Movement (Istanbul)
Increasing the level of participation in all aspects of political and civic life in Turkey has been, and remains, the ARI Movement's primary mission together with fostering the creation of new civil society groups and institutes to help support and sustain Turkey's transformation into a modern, European democratic society...more
UNITED KINGDOM
Atlantic Council of the United Kingdom (London)
The Atlantic Council of the United Kingdom is a non-governmental organization formed in 1994. It exists to further knowledge and interest in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The main thrust of the work of the Council is in schools but it also plays a part in an international setting through its membership of the Atlantic Treaty Association...more
Centre for European Reform (London)
The Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to improving the quality of the debate on the future of the European Union. The CER favours a competitive, outward-looking Europe that has strong links to North America...more
New World Order Forum
The New World Order Forum is an independent UK-based think-tank that was set up in March 2002. It has a particular interest in the theme of trust in global politics, and whether or not it might be possible for a new world order to develop over time, replacing our present political culture of distrust with one of trust and integrity…more
Institute of Economic Affairs (London)
Since its founding in 1955, the mission of the Institute of Economic Affairs has been to improve public understanding of the fundamental institutions of a free society, with particular reference to the role of markets in solving economic and social problems...more
UNITED STATES
The Atlantic Council (Washington)
The Atlantic Council 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. All its programs are based on the conviction that a healthy transatlantic relationship is fundamental to progress in organizing a stronger international system...more
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (Washington)
Founded in 1972, The German Marshall Fund of the United States is an American public policy and grantmaking institution dedicated to promoting greater cooperation and understanding between the United States and Europe...more
Project for the New American Century (Washington)
The Project for the New American Century is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to a few fundamental propositions: that American leadership is good both for America and for the world; that such leadership requires military strength, diplomatic energy and commitment to moral principle; and that too few political leaders today are making the case for global leadership...more
Hudson Institute (Washington)
As a public policy think tank, Hudson Institute forecasts long-term trends and designs near-term solutions for government, business, and the non-profit world. Free markets, individual responsibility, the power of technology, and a determination to preserve America's national security are the main concepts on which the Institute is based...more
International Republican Institute (Washington)
The International Republican Institute is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing democracy, freedom, self-government and the rule of law worldwide. IRI programs are nonpartisan and adhere to the fundamental American principles of individual freedom, equal opportunity and the entrepreneurial spirit that fosters economic development...more
Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe
The Institute for Democracy in Eastern Europe is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the active promotion of democracy, civil society, and human rights throughout Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and other communist or post-communist countries. Begun in 1985, the Institute supported the growing underground opposition movements in the countries of Eastern Europe seeking democratic change and an end to communism...more
Freedom House (Washington)
Non-partisan and broad-based, Freedom House is a clear voice for democracy and freedom. Through a vast array of international programs and publications, Freedom House is working to advance the remarkable worldwide expansion of political and economic freedom...more
Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences (Bethesda, MD)
The Foundation for Advanced Education in the Sciences is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering and encouraging scientific research and education, and facilitating communication among scientists, by whatever means may be practical...more
