The Think Tanks as new channels of influence under Globalization: a definitional Analysis

Abstract

In a world of interdependent interests, actors and agendas, both  internally and externally, the power of ideas that shapes the line of action among states and individuals, and more importantly, major powers with longterm strategies worldwide, is still debated as a new and significant factor for global peaceful interaction, added to other tools of power and influence under our era of globalization. Accordingly, an extensive analysis of such actors at the level of structure and role is widely required in the field of security, strategy and international relations, especially with regard to the policy making process of states and even international organizations in several fields of action