Think Tanks, Journals, Departments, etc for Policy
Organizations that keep you abreast of policy related topics, from various disciplinary, political, and national perspectives. Generally avoids media outlets that cover everything. Favors those that are a bit more specialized. Also avoids the accounts of individuals to keep things tidy.
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@grantwturner.bsky.social
@pennldi.bsky.social
Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, @uofpenn.bsky.social's hub for multidisciplinary research and education on health care delivery, health policy & population health
@gmfus.bsky.social
The German Marshall Fund of the United States is a nonpartisan, nonprofit, transatlantic organization. GMF envisions a democratic, secure, and prosperous world in which freedom and individual dignity prevail. Learn more: www.gmfus.org
@afronomicslaw.bsky.social
Afronomicslaw Blog| Int'l Econ. L. + Global South| The African Journal of International Economic Law| The African Sovereign Debt Network| The Academic Forum| W: https://www.afronomicslaw.org/
@thecipherbrief.bsky.social
The Cipher Brief is the only media outlet focused exclusively on bringing you a higher level of confidence around national security events via news, analysis, and interviews with government and private sector leaders.
@hcss.bsky.social
HCSS is an independent knowledge institute in the Netherlands conducting research on geopolitical, defence & security issues. https://hcss.nl
@biicl.bsky.social
An independent legal research institute with charitable status, undertaking applied research, publications, training and events.
@hertiesecurity.bsky.social
A home for the study and debate of today's complex security challenges at the Hertie School in Berlin.
@outinnationalsecurity.org
A non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to empowering queer national security professionals. OutInNationalSecurity.org
@nknewsorg.bsky.social
Journalists & analysts covering all things North Korea: Breaking news, culture, opinion & research. Also powering NK PRO. On Mastodon at @nknews@federated.press
@isanet.bsky.social
International Studies Association - A community of international studies scholars. https://linktr.ee/intlstudiesassociation
@carnegiemec.bsky.social
Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center provides informed policy research & analysis on the challenges facing the Middle East & North Africa. RT≠endorsement
@milwritersguild.bsky.social
The Military Writers Guild (MWG) is a global non-profit network of service members, veterans, civilian analysts, and writers dedicated to advocating for, collaborating on, and promoting military affairs and security-related writing.
@jwpp.bsky.social
This multidisciplinary, international journal presents the work of social scientists who study the world through a gendered lens, with a focus on the relationship between gender and political/policy outcomes. https://www.tandfonline.com/journals/wwap20
@defenddemocracy.bsky.social
We #DefendDemocracy against hybrid & technological threats. Nonpartisan, nonprofit, Transatlantic. Founder & Director: Alice @Stollmeyer Support us: https://defenddemocracy.eu/get-involved/donate/
@thestrategybridge.bsky.social
Official account for The Bridge, an org focused on the development of people in #Strategy, #NationalSecurity, & #MilitaryAffairs. Publishing & funding leaders. https://thestrategybridge.org/
@stanfordwoods.bsky.social
Stanford's collaboration hub for interdisciplinary environmental research about people & planet. Focused on climate resilience, natural climate solutions, thriving ecosystems, human & planetary health and just outcomes. | woods.stanford.edu
@uupeace.bsky.social
Department of Peace and Conflict Research, Uppsala University
@winls.bsky.social
Working to engage, support, and promote women who study legislative politics related to Congress, state, comparative, and international legislatures. http://www.womeninlegislativestudies.org/
@defence-blog.com
Defence Blog is your reliable news source for everything you need to know about what's happening in the military community. We are an independent and professional news source for the world’s defense decision-makers.
@iipf.bsky.social
IIPF, the world organization of Public Finance economists, with 600+ members from academia and practice. Conferences + lectures. Imprint http://iipf.org/disclaim.htm
@iisd.org
An award-winning independent think tank for sustainable solutions. Focused on climate, resources & economies. Get the latest #sustdev news: http://bit.ly/2w12V4K
@fpri.bsky.social
Nonpartisan foreign policy think tank. Join the conversation: https://fpriinsights.substack.com/
@38north.org
Informed analysis of events in and around the DPRK. A publication of the Stimson Center. Innovative Ideas Changing the World.
@sipri.org
SIPRI is an independent international institute dedicated to research into conflict, armaments, arms control and disarmament. Website🔗: https://www.sipri.org/ Subscribe🔔: http://bit.ly/SIPRIsubscribe
@atlanticcouncil.bsky.social
Shaping the global future together. Subscribe to our newsletters: https://engage.atlanticcouncil.org/Standard-Sign-up-Newsletters.html
@csds.bsky.social
The Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy at the VUB’s Brussels School of Governance. Proud home to the Japan Chair and KF-VUB Korea Chair.
@doublethinklab.bsky.social
A Taipei-based CSO investigating disinformation and information operations in order to safeguard democracy globally. Follow us for our latest reports!
@americansunlight.org
We're increasing the cost of lies that undermine democracy ☀️ Read our analysis: https://americansunlight.substack.com/ Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/americansunlightproject Support our work: https://www.americansunlight.org/donate
@cambup-polsci.cambridge.org
The latest research in Political Science and International Relations from @cambridgeup.bsky.social. cambridge.org/politics
@korea.csis.org
@csis.org Korea Chair is an independent platform from which to advance major policy issues of common importance to the Korean & American people. Follow our team: @victordcha.bsky.social @andysaulim.com
@ctecmiis.bsky.social
Center on Terrorism, Extremism, and Counterterrorism at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey Find us here: https://www.middlebury.edu/institute/academics/centers-initiatives/ctec
@gijn.org
The global hub for investigative journalism, sharing resources, stories, events, and jobs. Find #GIJN's regional feeds, here: http://gijn.org/follow-gijn/
@cnas.bsky.social
The Center for a New American Security develops strong, pragmatic, and principled national security and defense policies. Join us: cnas.org/join.
@ejpgjournal.bsky.social
The EJPG publishes international, cutting-edge research in the broad field of politics and gender Q1 journal with a JCR Impact Factor of 2.3 Co-edited by: @jennpiscopo.bsky.social & @payoub.bsky.social Webpage: https://rb.gy/ri37fh
@bruegel.bsky.social
Independent and non-doctrinal international economics think-tank with a mission to improve economic policy. www.bruegel.org
@politicsoxford.bsky.social
The Department of Politics and International Relations (DPIR) at the University of Oxford
@merics.bsky.social
The Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) is a European research and analysis institute established in 2013.
@secretsandspies.bsky.social
A transatlantic podcast exploring the world of espionage, terrorism, geopolitics, and intrigue | Co-hosted by @chriscarrfilm.bsky.social and @mattfulton.net | linktr.ee/secretsandspies
@munsecconf.bsky.social
The Munich Security Conference (MSC) is the world’s leading forum for debate on international security. #MSC2025: February 14-16, 2025
@merip.bsky.social
The Middle East Research and Information Project (MERIP) has provided critical, alternative reporting on the Middle East since 1971. www.merip.org
@jodemocracy.bsky.social
The Journal of Democracy: The smartest analysis on democracy and authoritarianism around the world. Reposts ≠ Endorsement. https://linkin.bio/jodemocracy
@moneyontheleft.bsky.social
Editorial Collective advancing #LeftMMT, critical theory & intersectional praxis. In association with Monthly Review. https://moneyontheleft.org/; https://linktr.ee/Moneyontheleft
@risjnl.bsky.social
Review of International Studies serves the needs of scholars in international relations and related fields such as politics, history, law, and sociology.
@wpr.bsky.social
In-depth news and expert analysis on global affairs. Get our free newsletter: http://wpr.vu/WLXl50xfgXt
@internatltheory.bsky.social
A Journal of International Politics, Law and Philosophy from Cambridge University Press. From 2024 International Theory is an open access journal. cambridge.org/int IRsky
@icapgeorgetown.bsky.social
Institute for Constitutional Advocacy & Protection | Georgetown Law ICAP defends constitutional rights and democratic processes through strategic litigation, policy development, and public education. https://www.law.georgetown.edu/icap/
@nationalreview.bsky.social
Standing athwart history, yelling Stop. A magazine founded by the late William F. Buckley Jr. https://www.nationalreview.com
@csis.org
A bipartisan research institution, CSIS is recognized as the top defense and national security think tank in the world. https://www.csis.org
@gsqjournal.bsky.social
Global Studies Quarterly (GSQ) is the International Studies Association’s fully open access journal. Editors-in-Chief: Brent J. Steele & Jelena Subotic https://academic.oup.com/isagsq?login=false
@cepa.org
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) | CEPA’s mission is to ensure a strong and democratic transatlantic alliance for future generations. Media inquiries: press@cepa.org
@mpsa.bsky.social
The Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) was founded in 1939 and is dedicated to the advancement of scholarship in all areas of political science. Visit our website at www.MPSAnet.org to learn more.
@fpriorbis.bsky.social
Someone who follows geopolitical and geo-economic trends and studies how national security decisions get made. All comments are personal opinions and do not reflect any official/institutional views. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-gvosdev-925485301/
@iea.org
Shaping a secure & sustainable energy future. We provide data, analysis & ambitious real-world solutions on all fuels & technologies.
@currentaffairs.bsky.social
A delightful print magazine of politics and culture. Like the New Yorker, but readable. Making life joyful again. https://linkin.bio/currentaffairsmag
@timep.bsky.social
TIMEP is dedicated to centering localized perspectives in the policy discourse on the Middle East and North Africa. (Twitter: @TIMEPDC) Sign up for updates: http://timep.org/newsletter
@unicef.org
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children's rights. We won't stop, #ForEveryChild. Learn more: linktr.ee/for_every_child
@apsrjournal.bsky.social
The premier scholarly research journal in political science. Read here: http://bit.ly/3fJQsoQ
@chinafile.bsky.social
Online magazine from Asia Society Reporting, Analysis, Photography, Video and Conversation on China
@sunrisemvmt.bsky.social
We’re building a movement of young people to stop climate change & create millions of good jobs in the process #GreenNewDeal | Text GND to 88504 for updates ☀️ smvmt.link/Bio-Link
@theukrainianreview.bsky.social
Ukrainian perspective on the media worldwide 🌎 Website: https://theukrainianreview.info/
@navalnews.com
navalnews.com is updated daily with in-depth features, industry and naval forces news round-ups, event coverage, video reports and more.
@usni.org
An independent forum for those who dare to read, think, speak, and write to advance the professional, literary, and scientific understanding of seapower.
@sthlmresilience.bsky.social
Stockholm Resilience Centre explores how people and nature can live and develop on a planet under pressure.
@haydencenter.bsky.social
World-class thought center on intelligence & national security | Reposts are not endorsements | hayden@gmu.edu
@chinadigitaltimes.net
https://chinadigitaltimes.net/ – a Berkeley-based nonprofit publishing news and translations focused on human rights and freedom of expression in China
@rstreet.bsky.social
We're a free market think tank advancing real solutions to complex policy problems. We work on tech, cybersecurity, clean energy, justice, occupational licensing, flood insurance, and more. Book our experts/media: PR@rstreet.org See our work: rstreet.org
@newlinesmag.bsky.social
An award-winning magazine for the best writing from around the world. Longform essays run daily online and quarterly in print. http://lnk.bio/newlinesmag
@stratcomcentre.bsky.social
The Centre for Strategic Communication and Information Security of Ukraine.
@australiainstitute.org.au
The Australia Institute is a leading think-tank based in Canberra http://australiainstitute.tv | Authorised by E Bennett, The Australia Institute, Canberra 2603
@ajpseditor.bsky.social
The AJPS is the official journal of the MPSA, committed to significant advances in knowledge and understanding of citizenship, governance, and politics, and to the public value of political science research. Co-Editors: Kathleen Dolan, Jennifer L. Lawless.
@davidgraeberinst.bsky.social
A platform for projects related to David Graeber’s legacy, developing his ideas and projects that will take on a life of their own, continuing and contributing to his work. https://davidgraeber.institute
@brookings.edu
Independent research and analysis on the most important policy issues in the world. Sign up for the daily Brookings Brief: http://brook.gs/3JuZxRE
@rand.org
RAND helps improve policy and decisionmaking through research and analysis. Nonprofit & nonpartisan. Follow for our latest insights. www.rand.org
@politicsgenderj.bsky.social
Official journal of the Women, Gender, and Politics Section of the American Political Science Association.
@cfr.org
🌏 CFR is a resource for foreign policy news and analysis. CFR takes no institutional positions on policy. Follows, reposts, likes ≠ endorsements. ➡️ www.cfr.org ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletters: http://cfr.org/newsletters
@starsandstripes.bsky.social
Stars and Stripes provides independent news and information to the U.S. military community from reporters and bureaus located around the world.
@chinamediaproject.bsky.social
The CMP is an independent research project studying the Chinese media landscape within the PRC and globally, as well as the CCP's media and political discourse.
@americanprogressaction.org
Holding our leaders accountable and fighting alongside @americanprogress.bsky.social to improve the lives of all Americans through bold, progressive policies.
@ecpr.bsky.social
ECPR is an independent, scholarly association with a mission to advance political science ▪ https://ecpr.eu/ ▪ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ecpr/ ▪ @ecprtheloop.bsky.social
@piie.com
The Peterson Institute for International Economics is a nonpartisan, independent research institution devoted to studying international economic policy. Explore our research: piie.com
@thenewarab.bsky.social
Unfiltered journalism from the Middle East and North Africa, and beyond. Pitch to submissions@newarab.com / investigative leads to thenewarab@tutanota.com https://www.newarab.com/
@defensenews.bsky.social
Defense News is the global defense community's leading source of news & analysis on programs, policy, business & tech. Sign up for our newsletters: http://defensenews.com/newsletters
@bmj.com
The BMJ is patient centred, evidence based, and independent. Help us improve the health of our world with the best science, journalism, education, and comment.
@rusi.bsky.social
Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. Founded in 1831, RUSI is the oldest defence and security think tank in the world. Website 💻: https://rusi.org/ WhatsApp 📱: https://bit.ly/4h0M5FQ
@sciencewriters.org
Fighting for the free flow of science news since 1934. A 501(c)(6) professional membership organization. Hosted #SciWri24 Nov. 8-11! 💚 https://www.nasw.org 🎟️ https://www.sciencewriters2024.org
@insidehighered.com
Helping you 🫵 make sense of higher education 🎓 Follow for the latest news, opinions, jobs and resources. Visit insidehighered.com for more.
@crisisgroup.org
We're an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, committed to preventing and resolving deadly conflict.
@jama.com
JAMA is an international peer-reviewed general medical journal and a member of the JAMA Network family of journals. 🔗 JAMA.com
@ippr.bsky.social
IPPR is the UK’s leading progressive think tank.
@chathamhouse.org
The Royal Institute of International Affairs - Chatham House. Independent thinking since 1920. Website🔗: chathamhouse.org Podcast🎙️: https://apple.co/45Bbbny Magazine: @theworldtoday.org Journal: @iajournal.bsky.social
@apsa.bsky.social
The American Political Science Association (APSA) is the leading professional organization for the study of political science. www.apsanet.org
@centreeuropeanref.bsky.social
The Centre for European Reform is an award winning think-tank, devoted to improving the quality of the debate on the EU. www.cer.eu London, Brussels, Berlin
@themarshallproject.org
criminal justice news. nonpartisan. nonprofit. nonpaywall. more active elsewhere (IG, Reddit, YouTube, TikTok). 📨 sign up for our newsletters: themarshallproject.org/newsletters
@militarytimes.bsky.social
Your trusted, independent source for news on issues affecting U.S. military members & families. Sign up for our newsletters: http://militarytimes.com/newsletters
@americanprogress.bsky.social
The Center for American Progress is dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through ideas and action.
@ukdefencejournal.org.uk
One of the UK's largest independent defence and technology news websites. ukdefencejournal.org.uk