Our Mission

Who We Are

We are a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing knowledge and engagement in global affairs. Our team of leading experts and our growing community are deeply invested in creating a more open and promising world for all.

What We Do

We empower more people to help shape our global future. Our in-depth analysis and expert-led research influence conversations on the world’s most critical issues. Through the content and community we create, we help more people deepen their understanding of the world and how they can make a tangible impact, in ways big and small.

Our virtual and in-person events with leading experts put you at the heart of important conversations, while our ongoing research and analysis informs the insights we share, supported by our: 

• Lester Crown Center on US Foreign Policy, helping to shape debates and inform decisions on US foreign policy. 
• Center on Global Cities, identifying and advancing city-based solutions to global challenges. 
• Center on Global Food and Agriculture, supporting a more sustainable and resilient global food system.

What Drives Us

We are committed to making global affairs more accessible, applicable, and actionable for more people. We each have a role to play in the world’s most critical issues — you don’t need to be an expert to join the conversation, and expert insights aren’t just for the limited few.