Legal Studies

Nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization provides insight and analysis on public policy & national security issues. Click on "Research" to browse or view All Topics for reports listed A-Z or by geographical area:

• Law and Business
• Law of War

Legal research networks in areas of law include:

• Criminal Justice | Decision Science

A research organization or public policy institute (often referred to as a "think tank") is typically comprised by a group of academic specialists who advocate and produce information on public policy issues that can potentially shape or influence public opinion and government policy.

Publications by think tanks can serve as a valuable resource for research in the social sciences -- understanding policy issues and learning about current topics. However, it is important to evaluate their publications as they are varied in their purpose, advocacy, and political ideology.