Brookings InstitutionBrookings InstitutionBI_d95968b8-1b67-41a8-936f-b32a852ae3d5To conduct high-quality, independent research and, based on that research, to provide innovative, practical recommendations that advance three broad goals_ce54e03a-36d0-4dd0-ae62-d8ae173a748eAmerican DemocracyStrengthen American democracy_383fa728-5f38-4521-a9b9-5266295b54a61Wellbeing of AmericansFoster the economic and social welfare, security and opportunity of all Americans_ca8aec76-6f74-4711-af43-7c55cb7ae8652International SystemSecure a more open, safe, prosperous and cooperative international system_1b56b413-9538-4f84-bd3a-79117700e99132010-02-08http://www.brookings.edu/about.aspxArthurColman (www.drybridge.com)colman@drybridge.com