Center for International Relations
Encyclopedia
The Center for International Relations (CIR) is a nonpartisan
and nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that publishes various materials about international relations and current affairs. The organization is based in the Washington, D.C. area
, though its staff operates in various countries throughout the world.
’. It publishes articles, editorials and links, in this case on topics such as classical music and politics, and culture as propaganda.
Nonpartisan (American organizations)
A nonpartisan organization, in American politics, is a non-profit organization organized under United States Internal Revenue Code that qualifies for tax-exempt status because it refrains from engaging in certain prohibited political activities...
and nonprofit, tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that publishes various materials about international relations and current affairs. The organization is based in the Washington, D.C. area
Washington Metropolitan Area
The Washington Metropolitan Area is the metropolitan area centered on Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. The area includes all of the federal district and parts of the U.S...
, though its staff operates in various countries throughout the world.
Activities
The CIR’s core activities include publication of its online journal, publication of special reports, hosting special events and awarding annual prizes for outstanding essays submitted by students.International Affairs Forum
The International Affairs Forum is CIR's online journal. The site publishes articles, opinion pieces and interviews. It also maintains databases of organizations, blogs and institutions active in the sphere of international relations and economic policy studies. The Forum’s stated mission is to present ‘information in an unbiased manner, regardless of political creed to provide our readers an all-encompassing view of subjects’ as well as to present ‘content from a global perspective.’Cultural Affairs Forum
The Cultural Affairs Forum is the sister site of the International Affairs Forum and covers ‘cultural diplomacyCultural diplomacy
Cultural diplomacy has existed as a practice for centuries. Explorers, travelers, teachers and artists can be all considered examples of informal ambassadors or early cultural diplomats...
’. It publishes articles, editorials and links, in this case on topics such as classical music and politics, and culture as propaganda.
Board of Directors
- Dr. John J. Tierney, Jr., Former Executive Director of the Congressional Caucus on National Defense, U.S. House of Representatives; Faculty Chairman, The Institute of World PoliticsThe Institute of World PoliticsThe Institute of World Politics is an independent, regionally accredited graduate school of national security and international affairs. Founded in 1990 and located in Washington, D.C., U.S., the school focuses on the development of leaders in the intelligence, national security, and diplomatic...
- James Stockmal, Director, BearingPointBearingPointBearingPoint is an independent management and technology consulting firm. Following a post-bankruptcy management buyout in August 2009, BearingPoint has been operated by its European management team and is organized as a partnership...
- Dimitri Neos, Executive Director, Center for International Relations
Editorial Board
- Steven ClemonsSteven ClemonsSteven Craig Clemons is an American blogger. He is the publisher of the popular political blog, The Washington Note, and a former staff member of Senator Jeff Bingaman...
, New America FoundationNew America FoundationThe New America Foundation is a non-profit public policy institute and think tank with offices in Washington, D.C. and Sacramento, CA. It was founded in 1999 by Ted Halstead, Sherle Schwenninger, Michael Lind and Walter Russell Mead.... - Ross H. Munro, Center for Security Studies
- Robert R. Reilly, former Director Voice of AmericaVoice of AmericaVoice of America is the official external broadcast institution of the United States federal government. It is one of five civilian U.S. international broadcasters working under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors . VOA provides a wide range of programming for broadcast on radio...
Resource Board
- Dr. Terrence R. Guay, Professor of International Business, Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvania State UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University, commonly referred to as Penn State or PSU, is a public research university with campuses and facilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1855, the university has a threefold mission of teaching, research, and public service...
- Dr. Muhiuddin Haider, Associate Professor , Department of Global Health & International Affairs, George Washington UniversityGeorge Washington UniversityThe George Washington University is a private, coeducational comprehensive university located in Washington, D.C. in the United States...
- Dr. John C. King, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs, American UniversityAmerican UniversityAmerican University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
(Washington DC) - Dr. Christos N. Kyrou, Assistant Professor, School of International Service (SIS) at American UniversityAmerican UniversityAmerican University is a private, Methodist, liberal arts, and research university in Washington, D.C. The university was chartered by an Act of Congress on December 5, 1892 as "The American University", which was approved by President Benjamin Harrison on February 24, 1893...
; director of the Environmental Peacemaking Program at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management at the University of Maryland, College ParkUniversity of Maryland, College ParkThe University of Maryland, College Park is a top-ranked public research university located in the city of College Park in Prince George's County, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C... - Ghada Gomaa A. Mohamed, Lecturer in Economics, Carleton UniversityCarleton UniversityCarleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
(Canada)