Founded in 1955, the Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI) is a non-profit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. FPRI conducts research on pressing issues such as the war on terrorism, developments in the Middle East, nuclear proliferation, and relations with China, Russia, and Japan. They also explore long-term questions related to religion, ethnicity, and Western identity in international politics. FPRI publishes a quarterly journal called Orbis and a series of bulletins, which draw on the research findings of their scholars, conferences, and seminars. They also educate the public and teachers through their Wachman Center and History Institute. Recognized as one of the top think tanks in the world, FPRI is dedicated to bringing scholarly insights to foreign policy and national security challenges.