International Relations Center (IRC)

The International Relations Center (IRC), formerly called the Interhemispheric Resource Center, promotes strategic dialogues that lead to new citizen-based agendas. Through its two key programs, Global Affairs and Americas Program, the IRC provides independent analysis of United States foreign policy with an emphasis on fostering strategic dialogue among academics, grassroots advocacy organizations and policymakers. A 'virtual think tank', its global partners develop policy briefs, special reports, talking points, commentaries and other publications. IRC also promotes development freedom of information laws and pollutant release and transfer registers in the Americas.