Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies
Encyclopedia
The Institute for Advanced Strategic and Political Studies (IASPS) is an Israel-based think tank
with an affiliated office in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1984 by its president, Professor Robert Loewenberg. According to the institute its mission is "to call attention to the Redirection of Western peoples by Science & the OpenSociety-History: Policy in the Era of the Convergence of Western Elites and Islam."
neoconservative manifesto
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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...
with an affiliated office in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1984 by its president, Professor Robert Loewenberg. According to the institute its mission is "to call attention to the Redirection of Western peoples by Science & the OpenSociety-History: Policy in the Era of the Convergence of Western Elites and Islam."
Political stance
In the US, IASPS has connections with the neoconservative movement in American politics. The institute is notable for its Clean Break report which is considered "a kind of US-IsraeliIsrael-United States relations
Israel–United States relations are an important factor in the United States government's overall policy in the Middle East, and Congress has placed considerable importance on the maintenance of a close and supportive relationship. The main expression of Congressional support for Israel has been...
neoconservative manifesto
Manifesto
A manifesto is a public declaration of principles and intentions, often political in nature. Manifestos relating to religious belief are generally referred to as creeds. Manifestos may also be life stance-related.-Etymology:...
" according to journalist Jason Vest
Jason Vest
Jason Vest is an investigative journalist best known for his reporting in connection with the Abu Ghraib torture and prisoner abuse scandal. He is a Senior Correspondent for The American Prospect, and a contributor to the Boston Phoenix, Government Executive, The Nation, National Journal, Salon,...
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