World Security Institute
Encyclopedia
The World Security Institute (WSI) is an American
think tank
committed to independent research and journalism on global affairs. Based in Washington, DC, it emerged from the Center for Defense Information
, which now exists in a research capacity as a component of the larger organization.
The Institute's president is Bruce G. Blair
, a nuclear weapons analyst and scholar formerly with the Brookings Institution
.
The Center for Defense Information's director is Theresa Hitchens, an expert on space security.
(CDI) develops and publishes expert analysis of security issues and defense policy. Its Straus Military Reform Project, directed by Winslow Wheeler, analyzes "both the fiscal and strategic implications of defense programs and promotes informed oversight of Pentagon activities."
The International Media division presents independent information and opinions about the United States to the rest of the world. WSI's foreign language information services are: Washington Observer (Chinese
), Washington Prism (Persian), Washington ProFile (Russian
) and Taqrir Washington (Arabic; note: taqrir means report). Johnson's Russia List synthesizes and distributes English-language news about the countries of the former Soviet Union. The Institute also has satellite offices in Europe (Brussels
and Moscow
) and Asia (Beijing
).
Azimuth Media produces television programs and documentaries on timely issues in international affairs for the general public. One current project is the nationally distributed television show Foreign Exchange with Daljit Dhaliwal
.
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
sponsors international travel for journalists to cover important, underreported stories.
Emeritus Members
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
think tank
Think tank
A think tank is an organization that conducts research and engages in advocacy in areas such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, and technology issues. Most think tanks are non-profit organizations, which some countries such as the United States and Canada provide with tax...
committed to independent research and journalism on global affairs. Based in Washington, DC, it emerged from the Center for Defense Information
Center for Defense Information
The Center for Defense Information , founded in 1972 by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gene La Rocque, states that it is dedicated to strengthening national and international security through international cooperation, reduced reliance on unilateral military power to resolve conflict, reduced...
, which now exists in a research capacity as a component of the larger organization.
The Institute's president is Bruce G. Blair
Bruce G. Blair
Bruce G. Blair is the president of the World Security Institute, a non-profit organization that he founded in 2000 to promote independent research and journalism on global affairs. He is an executive producer of Countdown to Zero, a documentary film on nuclear weapons, which was released in 2010...
, a nuclear weapons analyst and scholar formerly with the Brookings Institution
Brookings Institution
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, D.C., in the United States. One of Washington's oldest think tanks, Brookings conducts research and education in the social sciences, primarily in economics, metropolitan policy, governance, foreign policy, and...
.
The Center for Defense Information's director is Theresa Hitchens, an expert on space security.
Divisions
The Center for Defense InformationCenter for Defense Information
The Center for Defense Information , founded in 1972 by retired U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Gene La Rocque, states that it is dedicated to strengthening national and international security through international cooperation, reduced reliance on unilateral military power to resolve conflict, reduced...
(CDI) develops and publishes expert analysis of security issues and defense policy. Its Straus Military Reform Project, directed by Winslow Wheeler, analyzes "both the fiscal and strategic implications of defense programs and promotes informed oversight of Pentagon activities."
The International Media division presents independent information and opinions about the United States to the rest of the world. WSI's foreign language information services are: Washington Observer (Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
), Washington Prism (Persian), Washington ProFile (Russian
Russian language
Russian is a Slavic language used primarily in Russia, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. It is an unofficial but widely spoken language in Ukraine, Moldova, Latvia, Turkmenistan and Estonia and, to a lesser extent, the other countries that were once constituent republics...
) and Taqrir Washington (Arabic; note: taqrir means report). Johnson's Russia List synthesizes and distributes English-language news about the countries of the former Soviet Union. The Institute also has satellite offices in Europe (Brussels
Brussels
Brussels , officially the Brussels Region or Brussels-Capital Region , is the capital of Belgium and the de facto capital of the European Union...
and Moscow
Moscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
) and Asia (Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
).
Azimuth Media produces television programs and documentaries on timely issues in international affairs for the general public. One current project is the nationally distributed television show Foreign Exchange with Daljit Dhaliwal
Daljit Dhaliwal
Daljit Dhaliwal is a British newsreader and television presenter.Dhaliwal is currently one of the news presenters for the Al-Jazeera English news service and broadcasts from Washington DC. Previously, she was the anchor chair of Worldfocus on PBS, which aired its last broadcast on 2 April 2010...
.
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting is an American news media organization established in 2006 that sponsors independent reporting that other media outlets are less willing or able to undertake on their own. The Center's goal is to raise the standard of coverage of global affairs, and to do so...
sponsors international travel for journalists to cover important, underreported stories.
Board of Advisors
- Doris Z. Bato, Santa Fe, NM
- Barbara Berger, Denver, Colo.
- Bruce Berger, Denver, Colo.
- Edward H.R. Blitzer, New York, N.Y .
- Ronald Cantwell, Old Greenwich, Conn.
- Pauline Cantwell, Old Greenwich, Conn.
- Ben CohenBen CohenBen Cohen may refer to:*Ben Cohen , American businessman, co-founder of Ben & Jerry's*Ben Cohen , English rugby union player*Ben Cohen , English bridge player and author...
, Burlington, Vt. - Joseph N. Deblinger , Manhasset, N.Y.
- Gay Dillingham, Santa Fe, N.M.
- Alan H. Fleischmann, Washington, D.C.
- Raymond Frankel, Los Angeles, Calif.
- John Fullerton, Aspen, Colo.
- Jessica Fullerton, Aspen, Colo.
- Seth M. Glickenhaus, New York, N.Y.
- Yoel Haller, M.D. , Santa Barbara, Calif.
- Eva Haller, Santa Barbara, Calif.
- James D. Head, Ph.D., Chairman of the Board, Freeland, Mich.,
- Robert G. James, Rear Admiral (USNR Ret.), New York, N.Y.
- Alan F. Kay, Ph.D., Saint Augustine, Fla.
- Eugene M. Lang, New York, N.Y.
- Gene M. La Rocque, Rear Admiral (USN Ret.), Washington, D.C.
- Robert M. Meyers, MD, Deerfield, Ill.
- Ellie Meyers, Deerfield, Ill.
- David E. Moore, Rye, N.Y.
- Paul NewmanPaul NewmanPaul Leonard Newman was an American actor, film director, entrepreneur, humanitarian, professional racing driver and auto racing enthusiast...
, Westport, Conn. - Julie Schecter, Ph.D., Bolton, Mass.
- Gloria Scher, New York, N.Y.
- John J. Shanahan, Vice Admiral (USN Ret.), Ormond Beach, Fla.
- Adele Starr, Mamaroneck, N.Y.
- Philip A. Straus, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
- Andrew Ungerleider, Santa Fe, N.M.
- Steven Ungerleider, Ph.D., Eugene, Ore.
- Barbara Winslow, Ph.D., Brooklyn, N.Y.
- Joanne WoodwardJoanne WoodwardJoanne Gignilliat Trimmier Woodward is an American actress, television and theatrical producer, and widow of Paul Newman...
, Westport, Conn.
Emeritus Members
- Arthur D. Berliss, Jr.
- James R. Compton
- James Donovan, Colonel, USMC (Ret.)
- David Horowitz
- Rudolph Rasin
- John M. Rockwood
Official Sites
- World Security Institute
- WSI Overview and Divisions
- WSI Board of Advisors
- Center for Defense Information
- Johnson's Russia List
- Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
- Washington Observer
- Washington ProFile
- Washington Prism
- Taqrir Washington
- WSI China Program
- US-Cuba Cooperative Security
- Azimuth Media
- Foreign Exchange with Fareed Zakaria