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The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies
The Center is dedicated to stabilizing and thereby strengthening post-Cold War Europe. Specifically, it aids defense and foreign ministries in Europe's aspiring democracies to develop national security organizations and systems that reflect democratic principles.

The Institute for National Strategic Studies (INSS)
INSS is an interdisciplinary research institute staffed by senior civilian and military analysts from all four services. The director of INSS reports through the president of the National Defense University to the chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and to the secretary and deputy secretary of defense.

International Forum for Democratic Studies
The International Forum for Democratic Studies serves as a leading center for analysis of the theory and practice of democratic development worldwide. Sponsors seminars on such topics as "Civil-Military Relations and the Consolidation of Democracy."

International Relations and Security Network (ISN)
ISN is a daily updated, searchable clearinghouse for resources in the fields of security and defense studies, peace and conflict research, and international relations. It is organized in a subject and a regional listing, covers current issues and links to related research institutions. Special directories include a conference agenda and a register of electronic discussion lists.

The Joint Services Conference on Professional Ethics (JSCOPE)
An organization of military officers and academics formed to discuss ethical issues relevant to the military. JSCOPE exists both by virtue of its members' commitment to professional military ethics and the continued willingness of service commanders to support the members' involvement. The JSCOPE emphasis is on analysis, discussion and education with the intent of identifying and clarifying the ethical principles which should guide the actions of military professionals.

Latin-American Civil-Military Listserv (LATAMCM-L)
An electronic forum for interactive dialogue among scholars, practitioners, and other parties interested in the study of civil-military relations, regional security, and peacekeeping in the Western hemisphere. An open forum where participants can discuss issues of mutual interest and express ideas freely in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

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Partnership for Peace (PFP)
Partnership for Peace (PFP) is a major initiative introduced by NATO at the January 1994 Brussels Summit. The Partnership is working to expand and intensify political and military cooperation throughout Europe, increase stability, diminish threats to peace, and build strengthened relationships by promoting the spirit of practical cooperation and commitment to democratic principles that underpin the Alliance.

Research Project on the U.S. Military in Post-Cold War American Society
The John M. Olin Institute for Strategic Studies at Harvard University is conducting a major research project on "The U.S. Military in Post-Cold War American Society," which will explore among other things: conflicts between civilian leaders and military leaders, the civil vs. military interpretation of force projection, the use of the miliary in non-traditional roles, cutbacks in miliary spending, and the recent politicization of military figures and the military establishment.

The U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School
The John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School Civil Affairs Department is responsible for instructing contemporary civil affairs doctrine to be used in all levels of conflict. Instruction is designed for and presented to a diverse student population. While a majority of these students come from civil affairs reserve units, the department also trains Special Forces, special operations forces, foreign area officers, U.S. Marines and foreign officer students in courses ranging from "Internal Defense and Development" to "Civil Affairs in High-Intensity Conflict."

The United States Atlantic Command (USACOM)
The mission of USACOM is to support and advance U.S. interests and policies throughout its assigned area of responsibility; to provide combat-ready land, maritime and air forces to U.S. warfighting commanders-in-chief; to conduct operations unilaterally or in concert with coalition partners; and to train forces as joint units.