UTEP Library Research Guides: POLS 3360- International Relations: 3. Commentary + Analysis

Publications w/ Experts' Commentary & Analysis

Foreign Policy
Presents articles dealing with the United States' attitude toward world affairs and current events.
Foreign Affairs
Reviews current events as they affect US relations worldwide, focusing on international, political, commercial and cultural relations.

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In-Depth Analysis + Recommendations from Think-Tanks

"Think-Tank": an organization-- consisting mostly of experts-- whose work is to study specific problems and suggest solutions or actions, usually with a focus on policy or economics.

US Dept. of State's List of Useful Think-Tanks
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1 search for results from 17 'leading' think tanks working on foreign policy
Brookings Institution- Foreign Policy
"Foreign Policy Studies at Brookings examines global challenges and influences policies that promote security and prosperity."
Brooking's Institution- International Affairs
"Brookings experts are at the forefront of examining the dynamics of world affairs, new challenges for policy makers, and the new approaches required in a multipolar world."
Brookings Institution- Center for Middle East Policy
"The Center works to understand and address the Middle East geostrategic region with the goal of charting the path— political, economic, and social— to a Middle East at peace with itself and the world."
Council on Foreign Relations
"CFR's website is a trusted, nonpartisan source of timely analysis and context on international events and trends." (This is the non-profit org. that publishes Foreign Affairs.) Browse by REGION or TOPIC, or search the site.

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Transparify
Global rating of the financial transparency of major think tanks.