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The American Center for International Policy Studies is a “Think Tank with a Difference.” Several features of the organization allow it to stand out from the crowd: AMCIPS offers analytical studies on critical international policy issues, but its stance is not a predetermined ideological one. It is neither conservative nor liberal, and it may sponsor serious study on the same issue from both perspectives. Its core values will remain firm, but it is open to serious analytical work from any source. AMCIPS does not simply produce papers, sponsor conferences or hold seminars (though it does all three). It has an advocacy program and legal aid program for immigrants, refugees, children, and victims of oppression who need assistance. This shows that we put our money where our heart is. Rarely do analytical organizations also engage in direct community action. AMCIPS is building a generation of young people who care about International Issues. Globalization, for good or ill, is the future. Globalization, for good or ill, affects not only corporations and governments, but it affects all of us. Globalization, for good or ill, affects not only nations’ and capitals but it affects small regional governments as well. Young people need training to understand the processes that Globalization unleashes and AMCIPS’ sponsored educational programs such as the International Policy Studies seminars, provide that training for young people from high school through young professionals. Few Think Tanks offer as many services, much less the range of educational opportunities AMCIPS offers. Moreover, AMCIPS raises funds to assist young people who have the desire but not the wherewithal to study international issues. AMCIPS offers a unique package of analytical work, advocacy and educational programs that compliments other societal and political institutions and broadens the base for involvement among groups engaged in international affairs. AMCIPS is truly a “Think Tank with a Difference.” |