SOC 355: Race and Ethnic Relations

The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Their mission is to conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations to: Strengthen American democracy; Foster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans and Secure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system.

Network of research centers dedicated to peace through analysis & development of policy with government, business, & civil society.

Progressive research and advocacy organization "dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action."

The Center for Global Development works to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research that drives better policy and practice by the world’s top decision makers.

International policy institute focused on defense, security; and many other transnational challenges.

The Royal Institute of International Affairs. Independent policy institute based in London dedicated to help build a sustainably secure, prosperous and just world.

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.

The Google Tech Policy blog contains relevant policy related materials based on technology

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development provides a setting where governments of countries committed to democracy and the market economy compare economic policy experiences, seek answers to common problems, identify good practice and coordinate domestic and international policies and is one of the world’s largest publishers in the fields of economics and public policy, both on paper and online.

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Center for Governmental Studies. PolicyArchive is a digital archive of public policy research that includes summaries and full texts, videos, reports, briefs, and multimedia material from think tank, university, government, and foundation-funded policy research. Search by topic, author, funding agency, and more.

RAND Corporation (Research ANd Development) is a nonprofit global policy think tank. It is currently financed by the U.S. government and private endowment, corporations including the healthcare industry, universities and private individuals. TIP: Select the "Research" tab to find research briefs and other policy-oriented publications.

The World Economic Forum is the International Organization for Public-Private Cooperation. The Forum engages the foremost political, business, cultural and other leaders of society to shape global, regional and industry agendas.