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[http://www.pinr.com/index.php] is an independent organization that utilizes open source intelligence to provide conflict analysis services in the context of international relations. PINR approaches a subject based upon the powers and interests involved, leaving the moral judgments to the reader. | [http://www.pinr.com/index.php PINR] is an independent organization that utilizes open source intelligence to provide conflict analysis services in the context of international relations. PINR approaches a subject based upon the powers and interests involved, leaving the moral judgments to the reader. | ||
Revision as of 17:02, 2 March 2007
This section contains links to sites on different fields of interest, including business and economy, politics and science.
Business and Economy
This section contains links to websites about Business and Economy.
Global Business Network
The website of the Global Business Network gives us valuable information concerning the economy and future trends, and sometimes have interesting interviews.
World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum is an independent foundation, with representatives from many leading companies, aiming at cooperation between businesses to address global social issues like poverty. Working from the point of view that major social issues need to be addressed by working together on a global scale, and that the private sector has a responsibility to play an important role in this. Looking ahead, anticipating the future is an important tool for this organisation.
European Round Table of industrialists
ERT is a forum of around 45 European industrial leaders aiming at promoting the competitiveness and growth of Europe's economy.
Politics
This section contains links to political sites that are of interest for scenario thinking.
Project for the New American Century
Page by conservative Americans who are 'concerned with the decline in the strength of America’s defences, and in the problems this would create for the exercise of American leadership around the globe and, ultimately, for the preservation of peace.'
And here you will find a comment on this movement by the British newspaper The Guardian, linking the organisation to the last war in Iraq.
International Institute for Strategic Studies
IISS is an independent organisation for conflict studies. It's aim is to provide policy makers all over the world with 'the best possible objective information on military and political developments relevant tot the prospects, course and consequences of conflict having an important military dimension'.
The Power and Interest News Report
PINR is an independent organization that utilizes open source intelligence to provide conflict analysis services in the context of international relations. PINR approaches a subject based upon the powers and interests involved, leaving the moral judgments to the reader.
Research, Science and Technology
This section contains links to sites about scientific and technological development, that are of interest to scenario thinking.
Foresight Institute
An institute aiming at preparing the world for technology's to come. Mainly focused on nanotechnology.
Institute of Physics
The Institute of Physics is a promotional institute on the education and knowledge of pure and applied physics.
Site with information about a wide range of topics concerning physics. Many free online journals on different topics, including new technologies.
Information on Cold Fusion
Site with many links to articles about cold fusion. Treating it as a serious scientific subject. Site and articles by Ludwik Kowalski from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Montclair State University.
Edge Foundation
A think-tank site for the worlds top scientists. Aimed at promoting 'inquiry into and discussion of intellectual, philosophical, artistic, and literary issues, as well as to work for the intellectual and social achievement of society.'
The Research Council of Norway
The Research Council of Norway is a national strategic body and funding agency for research and innovation activities. The Research Council covers all fields of research and innovation and works together with research institutions as well as the private and public sectors to reach the national financial goals and quality targets set in this area.