Founded in 1976 and now in its thirty-second year, the Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis (IFPA) is an independent, nonpartisan research organization specializing in national security, foreign policy, and defense planning issues. We help senior government policy makers, industry leaders, and officials in the public policy community make informed decisions in a dynamic and unpredictable global security environment. IFPA staff is a mix of scholars, business professionals, retired military officers, and foreign policy specialists who bring a uniquely broad array of talents and experiences to every task they undertake.
Our services include:
Focused studies and quick-reaction analyses on current and emerging national security/foreign policy issues
Classified and unclassified workshops and briefings in support of government and private sector clients
Public outreach programs, including the organization of major conferences and smaller seminars
Creation and conduct of Simulation and Gaming exercises
Strategic planning for industry and federal and state government agencies
Keywords: Foreign Policy, WMD, Missile Defense, Nuclear nonproliferation, north korea six-party talks