MEF Accepts No
"Pay-to-Play" Funds from Businesses
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August 8, 2016
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PHILADELPHIA – Aug. 8, 2016 – For the second time in two years, the New
York Times has exposed how major Washington-based think tanks allow
themselves to be used by donors. And for the second time, the Middle East
Forum distances itself from this foul and corrupting practice.
The first report, "Foreign
Powers Buy Influence at Think Tanks," dated Sep. 6, 2014, showed
how think tanks do the bidding of foreign governments. The Forum addressed
this issue at that time.
The new one, dated Aug. 7, 2016, "Researchers
or Corporate Allies? Think Tanks Blur the Line," establishes a
similar pattern, where such major corporations as JPMorgan Chase and
Microsoft make donations to such major research institutes as Brookings and
CSIS in return for favorable research reports, networking opportunities,
and even staff appointments.
In combination, these exposés severely undercut the reputation of
research institutes such as ours and we condemn these actions.
The Middle East Forum has never and will never accept such
self-serving donations. Our independence is precious, allowing us to
provide analysis on controversial and difficult issues others avoid –
questioning assumptions, provoking thought, and offering creative
solutions. Our audience, from students to policy makers, can rely on us to
criticize, expose, and advise based on an honest evaluation of American interests.
For immediate release
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