Formed in 2009, the Archive Team (not to be confused with the archive.org Archive-It Team) is a rogue archivist collective dedicated to saving copies of rapidly dying or deleted websites for the sake of history and digital heritage. The group is 100% composed of volunteers and interested parties, and has expanded into a large amount of related projects for saving online and digital history.
Publication Spotlight
Joe Biden’s Approach To Eurasia Is Stuck In The Past
It’s Time for the West to Cultivate an Alternative Information Ecosystem in Russia
Russians need to understand what their leader is doing in Ukraine. Dissident journalists are critical to reach them.
What Ukraine needs to end the war
Return of citizens, reconstruction and reparations
Chinese Tech Is Powering Iran’s Repression
Even as it grapples with its own domestic unrest generated by an unsustainable "zero-COVID" strategy, Beijing is playing a major role in helping Iran's ruling ayatollahs repress that country's captive population.
Protests in China Hand the U.S. an Opportunity. Will We Take Advantage?
With his “zero COVID” policy spurring China’s largest anti-government protests in more than three decades, Xi Jinping now faces the challenge of maintaining his legitimacy not just at home but abroad.
Our Programs
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
Providing cutting edge insights into Central Eurasia, from Turkey to western China
China Program
Offering critical analysis on political, military, and social developments in and around the People’s Republic of China
Countering Islamic Extremism Project
Crafting informed, bipartisan policy toward Islamic extremism in the post-9/11 era
Defense Technology Program
Examining how emerging technologies impact U.S. national security and the future of warfare
Future of Public Diplomacy Project
Elevating America’s voice in the new Information Age
Indo-Pacific Security Program
Mapping security and strategy in Asia and the Indo-Pacific
Middle East Program
Analyzing regional security and emerging threats in the greater Middle East
Russia and Ukraine Program
Exploring the politics and security of Russia and Ukraine
Space Policy Initiative
Shaping a vision for the next strategic frontier
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Program
Helping the United States to navigate a complex international environment
Central Asia-Caucasus Institute
China Program
Countering Islamic Extremism Project
Defense Technology Program
Future of Public Diplomacy Project
Indo-Pacific Security Program
Middle East Program
Russia and Ukraine Program
Space Policy Initiative
U.S. Foreign Policy and National Security Program
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AFPC By The Numbers
1982
Year
Year AFPC was
founded
founded
10
Programs
Number of active
programs & projects
programs & projects
241
Publications
Number of Op-Eds and bulletins in 2021
40
Webinars
Number of online events in 2021
The Voice For Foreign Policy On Capitol Hill
AFPC is widely recognized as a source of timely, insightful analysis on issues of foreign policy, and works closely with members of Congress, the Executive Branch and the policymaking community. It is staffed by noted specialists in foreign and defense policy, and serves as a valuable resource to officials in the highest levels of government.