Frequently Asked Questions on the Forum
A think tank is an independent organisation of experts that conducts research, analysis, and advocacy on political, economic, and social issues. The role of a think tank is to generate evidence-based ideas and constructively influence public discourse.
A “grassroots community” refers to a network composed primarily of volunteers and dedicated members who are active directly at the local or foundational level. At foraus, this means that our members are directly involved in creating content, organizing events, and disseminating foreign policy ideas.
No. foraus is independent and non-partisan. We do not support any political parties or electoral platforms. Our recommendations are based solely on well-founded, evidence-based analyses.
foraus has a solid and diversified financial foundation. The association is supported by its members and other individuals, as well as by foundations, government agencies, and the private sector. In addition to membership fees, donations, and structural contributions, foraus generates approximately two-thirds of its revenue through tenders, projects, and other paid services.
Blog posts are written by members or external authors. The blog team reviews the content and format in direct collaboration with the authors to ensure clarity and quality.
Anyone – whether a member or not – can pitch a blog post, provided the topic relates to foreign policy and the content meets our editorial standards.
Membership is open to anyone who is interested in foreign policy and wishes to get involved in the community. You can sign up directly via our website, which grants you access to exclusive resources, events, and networking opportunities.
Through publications, events, and recommendations, foraus achieves an impact across several levels:
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