Program areas at FPRI
Research: fpri is dedicated to producing the highest quality scholarship and nonpartisan Policy analysis focused on crucial Foreign Policy and national security challenges facing the united states. We educate those who make and influence Policy, as well as the public at large, through the lens of history, geography, and culture. Fpri has six main Research programs: america and the west, east asia, eurasia, the middle east, national security, and africa.
Lectures & seminars: fpri hosts numerous events throughout the year, such as briefings, book talks, and lectures on all aspects of Foreign affairs and national security. These lectures and seminars include regular series in philadelphia and its suburbs, princeton, new york city, miami, and Washington, dc; annual lectures, such as the ginsburg-satell lecture on american identity and character, and the templeton lecture on religion and world affairs; and special events,such as the fpri annual dinner during which the benjamin franklin award for public service is awarded to a statesman, scholar, or soldier who best embodies the ideals of fpri. Past awardees include henry kissinger, robert d. kaplan, general james mattis, general michael hayden, ash carter, and general h.r. Mcmaster.
Publications: fpri sponsors and publishes a wide array of articles, papers, books, e-books, and other publications for policymakers, educators, and the general public. These include: orbis: fpri's journal of world affairs, as well as regular analysis and longer special reports on international affairs and national security. Fpri also provides access to and distributes audio-visual materials, including podcasts on media and streaming services such as itunes and spotify, and short topical videos and recordings of past events on fpri's youtube channel. Fpri's Research programs also publish special reports and multimedia products.
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