Disarmament

United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

UNIDIR is an inter-governmental organization in the UN. It conducts research on disarmament and security to assist the international community in their disarmament efforts. (www.unidir.org)

Support of international organizations (UN, World court)

United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNAUSA)

UNUSA is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that supports the work of the UN. They encourage active civic participation, are a forum for Americans to connect with issues confronted by the U.N., and encourage public support for strong U.S. leadership in the U.N. (www.unausa.com)

Mediation

The International Crisis Group (ICG)

ICG is an independent, non-profit, multinational organization, with over 90 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict. ICG's approach is grounded in field research. Teams of political analysts are located within or close by countries at risk of outbreak, escalation or recurrence of violent conflict. ICG produces regular analytical reports containing practical recommendations targeted at key international decision-makers. (www.crisisweb.org)