Recently，The Robert Bosch Stiftung and the Stiftung Mercator jointly released the report "Research and Advice in Foreign and Security Policy: Analysis of the German Think Tank Industry" (Research and Advice in Foreign and Security Policy: An Analysis of the German Think Tank Space)。The report makes recommendations on how to strengthen the work and influence of bet365 sign up offer，And calls on policymakers and funders to play an active role，Improving the value of think tank work。

　　German bet365 sign up offer are growing in size

Based on the analysis of 24 German bet365 sign up offer，Report submitted，The German think tank industry is growing，And increasingly showing a trend of diversification。Key functions performed by German bet365 sign up offer include research and analysis、Consulting Services、Capacity building and external liaison, etc.。

The report divides German bet365 sign up offer into three main types。One，Academic research think tank providing relevant professional knowledge，Most of the staff are scholars teaching in universities。Part 2，A policy think tank that interprets current political developments，The staff composition of this type of think tank is more diverse than the former，The think tank products it produces include policy briefs、Charts, images, etc.。Part 3，An action-oriented think tank aiming to stimulate public interest in foreign policy，This type of think tank usually works with external researchers、Experts collaborate with other organizations，Adopt non-traditional event formats，Across the fields of art and culture。However，This type of think tank is smaller in scale than the first two、Shorter establishment time，Its role is relatively limited。

In addition，The report puts forward the shortcomings of German bet365 sign up offer in influencing foreign policy。First, failure to fully consider the political development process，Failed to use existing conditions to solve related problems。Second, the articles on think tank products are too long、Too academic、Problems such as lack of clear suggestions，Not responding well to audience needs。The third is failure to pay enough attention to the role of social media，There is also a need to increase public interest in foreign and security policy issues。

　There is a gap with the top international bet365 sign up offer

Report believes，Overall，German bet365 sign up offer enrich the content of foreign policy，But its international status is not as good as that of the United States、Some bet365 sign up offer in the UK or Belgium。The differences between bet365 sign up offer in different countries are mainly reflected in the bet365 sign up offer’ attention to political development and sources of funding。In the United States，bet365 sign up offer pay high attention to political development，It has considerable political significance，The U.S. Congress established research institutions such as the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars，And provide national funding。Also，Some major bet365 sign up offer in the United States are themselves foundations。

Compared to Germany，British bet365 sign up offer pay little attention to political developments，When the government formulates specific measures for foreign and security policies，Lower reliance on bet365 sign up offer。British think tank run by Chatham House、Led by established institutions such as the London Institute for International Strategic Studies and the Center for European Reform。State funding accounts for only a small proportion of the funding sources of major UK bet365 sign up offer。Nearly all institutions are funded by private and corporate dues and publication revenue，The rest of the activity funds come from the company、Project funds and donations from international organizations and foreign governments。However，The latest economic developments in the UK and "Brexit" are forcing bet365 sign up offer to prepare for financial difficulties。

With the deepening of European integration，Belgian bet365 sign up offer have established themselves as relevant players in political advisory bodies。There are four types of bet365 sign up offer in Belgium: EU policy institutions based in Brussels、A branch of an American think tank、Internal EU advisory organizations and some EU member state bet365 sign up offer with offices in Brussels。Well-known policy institutions related to the EU are mostly funded by EU projects，Additional funding from private institutions and foundations。Same as British think tank，They generate considerable revenue from membership fees。The Belgian think tank Egmont Royal Institute of International Relations receives funding from the Belgian government。

Report submitted，In the future, German bet365 sign up offer should strengthen communication with policymakers，Involve employees from politics in study groups and discussions hosted by bet365 sign up offer，So that they can contribute to the consultation process，At the same time, German bet365 sign up offer should also pay more attention to internationalization。Like major bet365 sign up offer in the United States，Many British bet365 sign up offer have also established branches overseas。Their publications are aimed at readers at home and abroad，The membership is usually international，Occasionally also provides consulting services to foreign governments。This allows them to shape international opinion on foreign policy issues to a greater extent than German bet365 sign up offer。German bet365 sign up offer should learn from bet365 sign up offer in other countries，Organize more outreach events and use more digital technologies。For example，bet365 sign up offer in Belgium and the UK host annual conferences and public symposia，These meetings often generate significant media interest。Large British institutes publish their own journals，And conduct an annual review of international trends。UK bet365 sign up offer differ from Germany in the quality and diversity of their use of social media and digital technologies。Their websites tend to be more informative，More contemporary feel。They digitized the archives，Provide expertise in the form of videos and podcasts，And use big data to spread。

　　Strengthen bet365 sign up offer cooperation

Based on the analysis of the German think tank industry and its weaknesses，And comparison with bet365 sign up offer in other countries，The report makes suggestions for the development of German bet365 sign up offer。Report thinks，German bet365 sign up offer should prioritize major issues related to current German strategic interests，For example, Germany and China、France、United States、Strategic partnerships with Russia and other countries，and environment such as、Immigration、Health and safety issues；Consider other sources of funding such as dues and private sector sponsorships；Directly engage with people through social media；Strengthen cooperation with other bet365 sign up offer，And put forward clear suggestions for action，Improve communication；Personnel exchanges with foreign institutions through organizations，And recruiting international researchers，Strengthen the orientation of international cooperation，Promote bet365 sign up offer、People in government and business connect with each other。

The report also proposed，Making German bet365 sign up offer more effective is also the responsibility of policymakers and funders。Decision makers need to make full use of the products and services provided by bet365 sign up offer，There is also a need to communicate their needs more effectively to bet365 sign up offer。Funders should also increase funding flexibility，In order for bet365 sign up offer to cooperate and communicate and respond quickly to new issues。

Dennis Snower, founder and chairman of the Global Solutions Initiative in Berlin, Germany, said in an interview with this reporter，“In my policy and business consulting activities，Through my leadership of the Global Solutions Initiative，On labor、Welfare and macroeconomic policy advice to international organizations and national governments，Working with business leaders to solve global economic problems，I recognize a profound change in the way practitioners view mainstream economics”。At the same time，Snorr said，German bet365 sign up offer should pay attention to international cooperation in the development process。For example，The Global Solutions Initiative is conducting the China-West Dialogue project，Focus on international governance cooperation，Jointly promote the reform and development of economics。

Andrea Baertl, director of research and learning at the international think tank observation website "On Think Tank" said，The report reviews German foreign and security policy bet365 sign up offer，Explains the main functions and challenges of different types of bet365 sign up offer，Calling policymakers and funders to play a more active role，To enhance the value of think tank work。