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I think there's a real need for easy-to-use repositories of diverse, expert perspectives on a wide range of issues. Bookmark these regardless of if you're an extemper, debater, or a casual reader who just wants to understand the different sides of global issues that affect us all.

 Project Syndicate- Database of short articles written by some of the world's most influential policymakers, advisers, and businessmen. Updated daily.

The Conversation- Publishing source for countless academics writing easy-to-grasp articles on any issue you can think of. Updated daily.

Harvard Think-tank Search- A Google Custom Search hooked up to the websites of the world's most respected institutions and think-tanks. 

 NYT's Room for Debate- A database of diverse opinion columnsists, organized by debate topics in the form of questions. Updated somewhat frequently.

Foreign Affairs' Brain Trust- Brain Trust articles feature a definitive foreign policy question, followed by dozens of short, concise responses from leading experts.

 These services deserve all the attention they can get. Go check them out!

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