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Stimson Center

The Stimson Center is a nonprofit, nonpartisan think tank that analyzes issues related to global peace. It is named after the American lawyer and politician Henry L. Stimson.

Abbreviation

Stimson

1989 (1989)

Think tank

501(c)3

1211 Connecticut Avenue NW, 8th Floor

Brian Finlay

Revenue: $12.6 million
Expenses: $10.7 million
(FYE 2021)[1]

stimson.org

Stimson analyzes issues such as nuclear proliferation, arms trafficking, water management, wildlife poaching, and responses to humanitarian crises. It also provides consulting for US and international institutions and publishes articles for the general public.[2]


In 2013, Stimson received the MacArthur Award for Creative and Effective Institutions.[3] Stimson was ranked 10th best U.S. think tank in the University of Pennsylvania's 2020 Global Go To Think Tanks Report.[4]

History[edit]

The Stimson Center was founded in 1989 by Barry Blechman and Michael Krepon.[5][6] It is currently led by Chairman of the Board Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle and President and CEO Brian Finlay.[7][8]


The center is funded by research contracts, grants from foundations and other donations. It publicly discloses funding sources on an annual basis.[9]

"Confronting the Crisis of Global Governance" – A report from the Commission on Global Security, Justice and Governance that details a practical action plan for innovating global governance, as well as offering ways to mobilize diverse actors to advance reform to better respond to 21st century threats, challenges, and opportunities.[23]

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"Recommendations and Report of the Task Force on US Drone Policy" – This report details recommendations for overhauling UAV strategy, improving oversight, accountability and transparency, developing forward-looking international norms relating to the use of lethal force in nontraditional settings, and devising sound UAV export control and research and development policies.[25]

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"A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era: Military Superiority, Agility and Efficiency" – This report sets out ten key operating principles that emphasize greater efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Defense Department and finds that a successful defense strategy could be achieved at budget levels significantly lower than present.[27]

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A selection of recent publications includes:

Ranked 10th of the "Top Think Tanks in the United States" in the 's "2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report".[4]

University of Pennsylvania

Winner of the ’s Award for Creative and Effective Institutions in 2013.

MacArthur Foundation

Given 5-Star (Highly Transparent) rating by ’s 2015 report, "How Transparent are Think Tanks about Who Funds Them 2015?"[28]

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Brian Finlay (President & CEO, 2015–Present)

Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle (Chairman, 2022–Present)

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Barry Blechman (Co-Founder/Emeritus, 1989–Present, Chairman 1989–2007, Board 2014–Present)

Michael Krepon (Co-Founder/Emeritus, 1989–2022)

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The Henry L. Stimson Center