Algerian Journal of Human and Social Sciences
Volume 10, Numéro 1, Pages 679-692
2026-06-11

Think Tanks In The United States Of America: Definition, Inception And Evolution.

Authors : Belouniss Mounia . Frimeche Malika .

Abstract

Abstract Public policy research institutes, or ‘think tanks’ as they are commonly known, became key non-governmental actors in the making of American public policy. They have grown dramatically instrumental and influential as they provide policy-makers with evidence-based information and relevant policy advice. This article provides a brief theoretical background to the debate over the definition and nature of these organizations. It likewise attempts to retracetheir history in the United States of America highlighting the driving forces that contributed to their inception and subsequent evolution. Key words: think tanks, United States, public policy, policy making, policy research institutes

Keywords

think tanks.united states.public policy. policy making. policy research institutes