The Think Tank Racket

By Glenn Diesen,

Book cover of The Think Tank Racket: Managing the Information War with Russia

Book description

How do think tanks influence Western policies toward Russia? The influence of think tanks in Washington has grown immensely over the past decades in terms of producing research papers, engaging with the media, and having their staff enter government.

The ideal purpose and appeal of think tanks is their ability…

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Why read it?

1 author picked The Think Tank Racket as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It explains the limits of discourse about major world events as well as the opportunities for discussion in alternative venues, an important escape valve.