Think Tank Alert

Product Introduction

1. Think Tank Alert is a centralized platform that aggregates and organizes policy research, analysis, and reports from leading global think tanks. It provides daily updates on publications across geopolitics, economics, defense, and sustainability, alongside a dynamic ranking system that evaluates think tanks based on their influence and output frequency. The platform simplifies access to high-value research by categorizing content by date, region, and institution.
2. The core value of Think Tank Alert lies in its ability to streamline access to critical geopolitical and policy insights while offering a transparent ranking mechanism to assess think tank prominence. It serves as a real-time intelligence hub for professionals requiring curated, cross-institutional perspectives on global issues.

Main Features

1. Think Tank Alert provides daily aggregated reports with standardized article codes (e.g., CO25148, IP25070) that include titles, publishing institutions, and publication dates. Each entry is tagged with the originating think tank’s name and regional focus, enabling systematic tracking of topics like BRICS summits, U.S.-China relations, or NATO strategies.
2. The platform features a live global ranking system that scores think tanks using metrics such as publication volume, thematic diversity, and citation frequency. For example, Brookings holds the top position with a score of 107.6 as of June 2025, reflecting its consistent output across sectors like economics (e.g., “Worrying signs for the US dollar”) and governance (“The expanding powers of the presidency”).
3. Users can filter content by date (e.g., July 04, 2025, or July 02, 2025), institution (e.g., CFR, RAND Corporation, Konrad Adenauer Foundation), or keyword (e.g., “BRICS,” “tariffs,” “nuclear rhetoric”). A newsletter delivers weekly summaries of top reports, such as analyses from Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on AI regulation or IDSA’s studies on hypersonic weapons.

Problems Solved

1. Think Tank Alert addresses the challenge of fragmented access to policy research by consolidating outputs from 50+ institutions (e.g., RUSI, Heritage Foundation, SAIIA) into a single platform. Users no longer need to manually monitor individual think tank websites for updates on topics like Iran-Israel conflicts or Medicaid utilization trends.
2. The product targets policymakers, academic researchers, and journalists who require timely, cross-referenced insights on geopolitical developments. For instance, a journalist covering U.S. tariff impacts can quickly locate CFR’s “National Security Costs of Trump’s Tariffs” alongside Cato Institute’s opposing analysis.
3. Typical use cases include tracking regional policy shifts (e.g., “Indonesia’s first BRICS summit after accession” via Konrad Adenauer Foundation), comparing think tank stances on climate initiatives (“Clean Energy Dominance Through Partnership” by Carnegie), or evaluating defense strategies (RUSI’s “Strategic Defence Review” and IDSA’s “Hypersonic Weapons” studies).

Unique Advantages

1. Unlike generic news aggregators, Think Tank Alert specializes in policy research with metadata-rich categorization, including article codes, institutional affiliations, and thematic tags. For example, reports on AI governance are tagged with both technical (e.g., “compute control”) and geopolitical (“US-China rivalry”) contexts.
2. The platform’s ranking algorithm incorporates quantitative metrics (e.g., Brookings’ 107.6 score) and qualitative factors like report relevance to current events, such as the 2025 BRICS summit or Trump-era tariff debates. This dual approach ensures rankings reflect both productivity and topical impact.
3. Competitive advantages include exclusive coverage of niche think tanks (e.g., Austria’s OIIP, Singapore’s RSIS) alongside major players like CFR. The integration of regional perspectives—such as AIR Center’s analysis of Azerbaijan-Syria relations or ISS Africa’s Guinea political participation studies—provides unmatched geographic breadth.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. How are the think tank rankings calculated? The rankings combine publication frequency, report diversity, and citation influence across sectors. For example, Brookings’ top position reflects its 222 new reports in 10 days and coverage of high-impact topics like U.S. dollar stability and executive power expansion.
2. How frequently is content updated? The platform updates daily, with timestamps for each report (e.g., “Thursday, 03 July 2025”) and a 10-day activity graph showing volume trends. Users receive real-time alerts for breaking analyses, such as RAND Corporation’s updates on air taxis or Cato’s debt projections.
3. Can I filter content by specific regions or topics? Yes, filters allow sorting by region (e.g., South Caucasus realignment), institution (e.g., IISS for Middle East security), or keyword (e.g., “BRICS+”). Advanced users can cross-reference tags, such as combining “nuclear rhetoric” with “Iran” to locate Ifri’s studies.
4. What benefits does the newsletter provide? The newsletter summarizes top weekly reports, including excerpts from institutions like Carnegie Endowment and Heritage Foundation, and highlights ranking changes (e.g., CSIS rising to 103.1). Subscribers also receive previews of upcoming events, such as BRICS summit analyses.
5. Are historical reports accessible? A searchable archive includes older works tagged by year and topic, such as 2023 RAND Corporation studies on opioid treatment access or 2024 Brookings commentaries on democratic backsliding. Users can trace thematic evolutions, like the progression of EU clean energy policies via Bruegel reports.