Editing Hoover Institution (section)

== Research Areas and Programs ==
The Hoover Institution is involved in research across several major areas of study, focusing on the intersection of politics, economics, and security:
* **International Security and Defense**: Research on military strategy, defense policy, global security threats, and the role of international alliances and institutions. Hoover scholars analyze issues related to nuclear security, terrorism, and the evolving nature of warfare.
* **Economic Policy and Development**: The Hoover Institution conducts research on free-market economics, public finance, global economic stability, and the role of capitalism in fostering economic growth. The institution advocates for policies that promote economic freedom and entrepreneurship.
* **Political Economy**: Hoover focuses on the intersection of politics and economics, particularly the relationship between government policies and market performance. Research includes the analysis of political systems, regulatory environments, and the role of government in economic development.
* **Revolution and Social Movements**: Hoover’s research examines the causes, dynamics, and consequences of revolutionary movements and social upheavals. This includes the study of revolutions in history, the collapse of political regimes, and the impact of social movements on global governance.
* **History of Conflict and Peace**: The Hoover Institution houses one of the world’s largest collections of historical archives related to wars, revolutions, and peace treaties. Scholars at Hoover research the historical roots of conflict, peace processes, and post-war reconstruction.
* **Human Rights and Democracy**: Hoover advocates for the promotion of human rights and democratic governance worldwide, conducting research on the conditions under which democracy thrives and the threats that authoritarianism poses to political freedom.