The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) is a think tank and research organization conducting research and offering policy analysis on some of the pressing issues facing the United States. These issues include U.S. foreign policy, national security, the economy, and public health. In addition, ISPU has assembled leading experts across multiple disciplines and built a reputation as a trusted source for information about American Muslims and Muslim communities around the world.
ISPU scholars provide opinions on the major debates taking place across the country. They offer context-specific analysis and recommendations to journalists, policymakers, and the general public through reports, policy briefs, articles, op-eds and books. ISPU disseminates its publications through a variety of channels and holds regular congressional briefings, policy events and academic conferences.
ISPU's mission is to provide Muslim analysis, insight and context to critical issues facing our nation, with an emphasis on those issues related to Muslim communities in the U.S. and abroad.
ISPU was founded in Detroit, Michigan in the wake of the tragic September 11, 2001 attacks, a time that generated much commentary both by and about Muslims both in the United States and abroad. Since then, journalists, government officials and the general public have increasingly sought to educate themselves about Muslims.
The founders of ISPU aimed to fill this major information gap by assembling Muslims in the field. The goal was 1) to conduct research on American Muslims and 2) to provide a Muslim perspective and relevant policy analysis on the most critical issues facing the United States.
ISPU publications are disseminated to key stakeholders through policy events, congressional briefings, academic conferences, public events, and the internet. In May 2010, ISPU opened headquarters in Washington, DC to maximize its impact among policymakers, opinion leaders and government officials.
More information about ISPU can be found at ispu.org
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