Walker Library: *Political Science: Policy Analysis

Policy Analysis

Policy analysis is also done by political actors such as interest groups, Think Tanks, NGOs, IGOs, and others. Look at the Political Influencers tab for suggestions.

PAIS Index

Covers global social, economic, political issues & public policy. Citations to journal articles, statistical directories, research reports, publications of international agencies, etc. Includes PAIS Archive. Coverage: 1915–present.

Annual Review of Political Science
Covers significant developments in the field of Political Science including political theory and philosophy, international relations, political economy, political behavior, American and comparative politics, public administration and policy, and methodology.

World Politics Review
Original news and analysis on foreign policy, national security, and international affairs, 2006 to present. Subscription includes access to the WPR database, searchable through EBSCOhost.

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Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports
The Congressional Research Service, a component of the Library of Congress, conducts research and analysis for Congress on a broad range of national policy issues.

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Browse or search recent reports and other documents. The documents under the "resources" content type may be especially useful (see the filters on the left of the search results screen).
Pew Research Center
"Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. We conduct public opinion polling, demographic research, content analysis and other data-driven social science research. We do not take policy positions."
Issue Lab (Candid)
Free research about critical social issues from social sector organizations around the world. Search by topic.

CQ Researcher
In-depth reports on leading national policy issues, 1991-present.

Gender Action Portal
A collection of summarized research evaluating the impact of specific policies, strategies, and organizational practices to close gender gaps in the areas of economic opportunity, politics, health, and education.
Carr Center for Human Rights Policy (Harvard)
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Foreign Policy Research Institute Analysis
These articles are policy-oriented and cover current developments around the globe that impinge upon American foreign policy and national security priorities.