“Liberty cannot be preserved without a general knowledge among the people….”
– JOHN ADAMS
ABOUT US
Founded in 2002, the Center for International Relations (CIR) is a private, non-profit (501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, DC.
CIR’s mission is the global exchange of information and viewpoints about international affairs and economics.
Our organization and programs are independent and non-partisan. We seek to reach – and draw from – all mainstream ideological corners in order to provide as all-encompassing a picture and civil debate as possible.
Our programs
International Affairs Forum Website
Online journal featuring essays and opinion pieces and social media feeds from liberal to conservation sources.
International Affairs Forum
Biannual Publication
Biannual publication featuring pieces that analyze pressing international affairs and economics topics.
Transparency Watch
In partnership with Transparency International-Northern Macedonia, Transparency Watch is a digital crowdsourcing platform for citizens to report corruption.
Research
Performing research and associated reports about international affairs and economics.
Student Award Competition
Biannual competition open to collegiate students around the world.
Events
Events and roundtables discussing and debating global issues.