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Think Tanks

The following are websites for inter-governmental, non-governmental and non-profit think tanks who focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Keept in mind that almost all think tanks have some kind of ideological orientation. Our PolicyFile Database is another tool for finding think tank reports and can help you figure out the ideological orientation of various groups.

American Foreign Policy Council-Middle East Program Publications
AFPC is a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing information to those who make or influence the foreign policy of the United States and to assisting world leaders with building democracies and market economies.
American Middle East Institute
The American Middle East Institute (AMEI) is an independent, non-profit organization, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AMEI is focused on building business, educational and cultural ties between the United States and the countries of the Middle East.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
The Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides up-to-date information about various countries within the Middle East and policy decisions affecting these countries.
Center for Middle East Policy at the Hudson Institute
The Center provides key information about policy regarding the Middle East.
Center for Strategic and International Studies-Middle East
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) offers insight and information about diverse policy issues, including national security issues.
Foundation for Middle East Peace
The Foundation for Middle East Peace promotes a just solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict through education and advocacy.
International Crisis Group-Middle East & North Africa
The International Crisis Group is an NGO committed to resolving and preventing deadly crises world-wide, including many of the ongoing crises that are occurring within the Middle East. Pertinent information about these crises is provided through this website.
Middle East Institute
This website provides information about the history and demographics of the area, as well as analysis and editorial pieces.
Middle East Media Research Institute
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) explores the Middle East through the region's media, websites, religious sermons and school books. MEMRI also provides English translations of these media sources.
Middle East Policy Council
The Middle East Policy Council is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to contribute to American understanding of the political, economic and cultural issues that affect U.S. interests in the Middle East.
RAND Center for Middle East Public Policy
This website, from RAND, provides information and expertise on the Middle East in the political, social, economic, and technological areas.
Saban Center for Middle East Policy
The Saban Center, at the Brookings Institute, engages in policy-relevant scholarship in the area of Middle Eastern and North African studies.
UN Arab Human Development Reports
The UN Arab Human Development reports provide information and insight about the freedoms of Arab people. They also provide suggestions for policies, strategies, and opportunities for the empowerment of the Arab people.
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
The Washington Institute provides a scholarly approach to American policies related to those countries in the Middle East.

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