Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs
The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs is an interdisciplinary research center at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. Its mission is to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching, and public engagement. The institute's research focuses on three main areas: development, security, and governance. Its faculty include anthropologists, economists, political scientists, sociologists, and historians, as well as journalists and other practitioners.
| Named after | Thomas J. Watson Jr. |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1981 |
| Purpose | Research, Teaching, and Public Engagement |
| Headquarters | 111 Thayer Street, Providence, RI, 02912 |
| Leader | Edward Steinfeld |
Parent organization | Brown University |
| Endowment (2015) | $80 million |
| Website | watson |
Formerly called | Center for Foreign Policy Development |
The institute is directed by Edward Steinfeld, professor in the Department of Political Science, and director of the China Initiative at Brown University.
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