Focuses on state and local institutions, domestic policy and intergovernmental relations. Among its initiatives are telecommunications technology and public management and preparing for the threat of domestic terrorism.

Hub for research, teaching, and training in international security affairs, environmental and resource issues, science and technology policy, and conflict studies at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government.

Researches policies and actions of governments, international organizations, and independent actors that affect human rights globally.

Research center that conducts policy-oriented research, develops innovative curricula, and promotes public understanding of issues at the intersection of business and government.

Researches sustainable international development using cross-disciplinary approaches.

The Center for Public Leadership (CPL) seeks to improve the practice of leadership and citizenship, through research, education and outreach.

Created to inspire undergraduate students to enter careers in politics and public service. Sponsor of the ARCO Forum of Public Affairs lecture series.

Dedicated to exploring the intersection of press, politics and public policy in theory and practice.

Conducts research and offers courses in the policy areas of health, poverty, human services, criminal justice, education, and labor.

Working to improve the governance of Greater Boston through research, fellows programs, forums, policy-relevant research information and training.