Think tanks and political dilemmas
Almost all think tanks aspire to use their insights and expertise to inform policymaking processes. And as a starting position, this is not problematic. However, a think tank may quickly find...
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When does a research institution become a think tank? Insights from Indonesia
The term ‘think tank’ was unknown in Indonesia for a long time – in fact it is still unknown for many Indonesians – and many knowledge producers prefer to use...
Why starting by acknowledging your limitations is the best approach to leading a think tank
By the time this piece is published, I will have left the Centre for Innovative Policy and Governance (CIPG) in Indonesia – a think tank I have directed since 2016....
Is a humane think tank possible?
I used to see think tanks as cold, isolated places, far from human warmth and dynamism. Many may still share this view. While many people regard public research institutions in the same way...