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The
Brookings Institution
"In its research, The Brookings Institution
functions as an independent analyst and critic, committed to publishing
its findings for the information of the public. In its conferences
and activities, it serves as a bridge between scholarship and public
policy, bringing new knowledge to the attention of decisionmakers
and affording scholars a better insight into public policy issues."
Centre for Humanitarian
Dialogue
"The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue is an
international organisation registered under Swiss law and based in
Geneva. It is an independent and impartial organisation working for
the promotion of humanitarian dialogue. It facilitates dialogue among
the principal humanitarian actors, stakeholders and aid recipients
to enhance understanding of acute and future humanitarian problems.
It also promotes efforts to design more effective operational approaches
to humanitarian assistance."
Center
For Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
Washington College of Law, American University
Crisisweb:
the International Crisis Group
"The International Crisis Group (ICG) is a
private, multinational organisation committed to strengthening the
capacity of the international community to anticipate, understand
and act to prevent and contain conflict."
Human
Rights Center, UC Berkeley
"Established through the generosity of The
Sandler Family Supporting Foundation, the faculty and staff of the
Human Rights Center conduct interdisciplinary research on emerging
issues in international human rights and humanitarian law."
The
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
"The International Institute for Strategic
Studies (IISS), founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research,
information and debate on the problems of conflict. Its work is grounded
in an appreciation of the various political, economic and social problems
that can lead to instability as well as factors that can lead to international
cooperation."
The International
Monitor Institute
"Based
in Los Angeles, the International Monitor Institute is an independent,
nonprofit organization collecting and cataloging evidence of mistreatment.
IMI provides its research services to individuals or organizations
seeking comprehensive, balanced information on human rights transgressions."
The United States Institute of Peace
"The United States Institute of Peace is an
independent, nonpartisan federal institution created and funded by
Congress to strengthen the nation's capacity to promote the peaceful
resolution of international conflict. Established in 1984, the Institute
meets its congressional mandate through an array of programs, including
grants, fellowships, conferences and workshops, library services,
publications, and other educational activities. The Institute's Board
of Directors is appointed by the President of the United States and
confirmed by the Senate."
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