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ISSUE GUIDES: America's Global Role
SOURCES AND RESOURCES

Organizations
The description of an organization is based on its own characterization of its work.

American Enterprise Institute

Research organization dedicated to preserving and strengthening the values of limited government, private enterprise, cultural and political institutions, and strong foreign policy through publication and debate.

1150 17th St., NW, Suite 1100

Washington, DC 20036

phone: (202) 862-5800

http://www.aei.org

Amnesty International

Worldwide organization that works to release prisoners of conscience and stop human rights violations. Advocates cases through letter writing campaigns and dissemination of information.

600 Pennsylvania Ave., SE

Washington, DC 20003

phone: 202) 544-0200

http://www.amnesty.org

Brookings Institution

Independent nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the performance of American institutions, the effectiveness of government programs, and the quality of public policies. Conducts research for both specialists and the general public.

1775 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20036

phone: (202) 797-6000

http://www.brookings.edu

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Private, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to advancing cooperation between nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States.

1779 Massachusetts Ave. NW

Washington , DC 20036-2103

phone: (202) 483-7600

http://www.carnegieendowment.org/

Cato Institute

Think tank founded on the principles of individual liberty, limited government, and the free market. Conducts studies on foreign and domestic policy and publishes books and opinion pieces on a regular basis.

1000 Massachusetts Ave., NW

Washington, DC 20001-5403

phone: (202) 842-0200

http://www.cato.org

Center for International Policy

Organization that works, through research, education, and advocacy, to promote a U.S. foreign policy that reflects democratic values. Advocates a conscientious approach to the developing world that avoids the use of force.

1717 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Suite 801

Washington, DC 20036

phone: (202) 232-3317

http://www.ciponline.org

Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise

Nonprofit organization created by corporate interests to protect private industry against governmental regulations on, among other issues, natural environments. Tries to spread free market ideals through a publishing house, legal work, research, broadcast media, and community organizing.

12500 N.E. Tenth Place

Bellevue, WA 98005

phone: (425) 455-5038

http://www.cdfe.org

Committee to Protect Journalists

A nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1981 to monitor abuses against the press and promote press freedom around the world.

330 7th Avenue, 11th Floor

New York, NY 10001

phone: (212) 465-1004

http://www.cpj.org

Council on Foreign Relations

Nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the understanding of U.S. foreign policy and international affairs through the free and civil exchange of ideas. Also responsible for publishing the journal Foreign Affairs.

The Harold Pratt House, 58 E. 68th St.

New York, NY 10021

phone: (212) 434-9400

http://www.cfr.org

Foreign Policy Association

Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that seeks to educate Americans about the significant international issues that influence their lives.

470 Park Avenue South

New York, NY 10016

phone: (212) 481-8100

http://www.fpa.org