This book examines changing international dynamics through the lens of some of the leading intellectual institutions of the emerging powers in the world. In a dozen case studies, the authors explore how security and international affairs work with emerging forces in policy makers to work with policymakers to meet current and future challenges to foreign policy and security.

In general, the book explains and analyzes how think tanks in a variety of political and economic contexts are able to contribute to their own policy-making processes. Discussions include the problems or successes faced by each think tank in each country, where the emerging state will be in place, and where it will fail to meet the policy challenges it faces.

The book provides an overview of the formulation of successful foreign policy to serve as examples of other think tanks in similar political and economic circumstances.