Stockholm International Peace Research Institute

Conducts research with the aim of contributing to an understanding of the conditions for peaceful solutions of international conflicts and for a stable peace. Details on research projects, publications list, and online databases.
http://www.sipri.se/

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation

Performs research and analysis on global peace and survival, supports the abolition of nuclear weapons, the responsible use of science and technology, and the creation of an International Criminal Court (ICC). Advisors include many Nobel Peace Laureates.
http://www.wagingpeace.org/

Peace Research Insitiute - Dundas (PRI-D)

A private non-profit organization based in Dundas, Ontario, Canada, devoted to international peace advocacy and research.
http://www.prid.on.ca/

Toda Institute for Global Peace and Policy Research

Brings peace researchers, policymakers, and community activists into communication and collaboration on selected projects in conflict resolution. "These three epistemic communities are often divided by different perceptions and actions in conflict resolut
http://www.toda.org/

South Asia Terrorism Portal

Autonomous, non-governmental, non-profit society set up in 1997 to engage directly in the search for solutions to the widening sphere of conflict and violence in South Asia, with a special focus on terrorism.
http://satp.org

Conflict Prevention Initiative

A project of the Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research at Harvard University that gives U.N. policymakers access to information on human security and conflict prevention. Features related links and study reports.
http://www.preventconflict.org

Institute for Media, Peace, and Security

Features archived articles, training resources, and related links.
http://www.mediapeace.org

Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Private nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing cooperation among nations and promoting active international engagement by the United States through research, publishing, and convening. Program descriptions, news and analysis, reference resources, p
http://www.ceip.org/

The Acronym Institute

Independent, not-for-profit research and advocacy organization working on disarmament, arms control, and security issues. Glossary, reports, news, and analysis.
http://www.acronym.org.uk/

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

Information and analysis to combat the spread of weapons of mass destruction. Learning resources, databases, news, articles, and other publications.
http://cns.miis.edu/

Institute of War and Peace Studies

Created to promote understanding of the "disastrous consequences of war upon man's spiritual, intellectual, and material progress." History, faculty, research projects, and mailing list.
http://www.columbia.edu/cu/iwps/

Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation

Multi-campus research unit that serves the entire University of California system. Research fields include regional relations, international environmental policy, internal conflict, international migration, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
http://www-igcc.ucsd.edu/

Henry L. Stimson Center

Independent, nonprofit, public policy institute devoted to enhancing international peace and security through a combination of rigorous analysis and outreach. Projects, publications, events, list of experts, and message board.
http://www.stimson.org/

Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution

Committed to the development of theory, research, and practice that interrupt cycles of violence. Comprises a community of scholars, graduate students, alumni, practitioners, and organizations in the field of peace making and conflict resolution. Activiti
http://www.gmu.edu/departments/ICAR/index.html

Foreign Policy In Focus

International network of policy analysts and advocates that seeks to make the U.S. a more responsible global leader and global partner. Provides information and analysis of policy issues and recommends reforms or alternatives. Reports, position papers, we
http://www.foreignpolicy-infocus.org/index.html

Center for Policy Analysis on Palestine

Dedicated to the study and analysis of the relationship between the United States and the Middle East, with particular emphasis on Palestine and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Publications, events, and resources.
http://www.palestinecenter.org/framecpap.html

International Peace Academy

Independent, international institution dedicated to promoting the prevention and settlement of armed conflicts between and within states through policy research and development. Mission and history, programs, publications, and events calendar.
http://www.ipacademy.org/

Center on International Cooperation at New York University

Promotes policy research and international consultations on multilateral responses to transnational problems, focusing on sectors such as international justice, humanitarian assistance, development aid and peace-building.
http://www.nyu.edu/pages/cic/

Fourth Freedom Forum

Mission is to encourage discussion, development, and dissemination of ideas that will free humanity from the fear of war. Emphasis is on barring armed aggression and eliminating nuclear and other weapons of mass destruction. Includes news, articles, and r
http://www.fourthfreedom.org/

International Crisis Group

Private, multinational organization committed to strengthening the capacity of the international community to anticipate, understand, and act to prevent and contain conflict. News, current projects, reports, and commentaries.
http://www.crisisweb.org

Center for Defense Information

An independent monitor of the military, the Center provides analysis in the form of research papers, educational videos, and free e-mail and print newsletters. History, staff, publications, video catalog, and military spending clock.
http://www.cdi.org/

Berlin Information Center for Transatlantic Security

German based organization providing analysis and documentation on military security issues, especially in the fields of disarmament and arms control, non-proliferation, and NATO-Russian relations. Calendar, archives, projects, and publications.
http://www.bits.de

Gold Mercury International

An independent global think-tank organization and Peace Award founded in 1961 and committed to promoting peace, understanding and co-operation throughout the world.
http://www.goldmercury.org/

International Institute for Mediation and Historical Conciliation

Non-governmental organization dedicated to the resolution of long-standing resentments and traditional animosities that exist between states, nations, ethnic, and religious groups. Background, action plan, and membership information.
http://www.iimhc.org/

Hiroshima Peace Institute

HPI engages in a variety of research activities relating to peace and nuclear disarmament, inspired by the Hiroshima's historical experience of nuclear attack.
http://serv.peace.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp/English/

Crisis Management Initiative

An independent non-governmental actor to respond to new security challenges through policy proposals and advocacy to decision makers. With mission statement, activities, speeches and articles, press releases, and news archive.
http://www.ahtisaari.fi/

Institute for Multi-Track Diplomacy

Mission is to promote a systems approach to peacebuilding and to facilitate the transformation of deep-rooted social conflict. Includes events, initiatives, publications, and training and employment opportunities.
http://www.imtd.org/

The Manford Center for Peace

Seeks to meet the growing human developmental needs of individuals, institutions and organisations across the globe through peace education, conflict handling skills, and building public awareness.
http://www.manfordcenter.org/

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research

Autonomous institution within the framework of the United Nations, established for the purpose of undertaking independent research on disarmament and related problems, particularly international security issues. Background, activities, and publications.
http://www.unidir.org/html/en/home.html

INCORE: International Conflict Research

Joint project of the University of Ulster and the United Nations University. Aims to influence policymakers and practitioners involved in peace, conflict and reconciliation issues while enhancing the nature of international conflict research. Events, publ
http://www.incore.ulst.ac.uk/

Safer World

An independent non-governmental organisation that works with governments and civil society internationally to research, promote and implement new strategies to increase human security and prevent armed violence.
http://www.saferworld.co.uk/