Academic specialists, former government and military officials, and outspoken figures from the private sector think tanks serve as _____________ that aim to influence public opinion and government policy through the dissemination of research findings and the airing of opinions on a variety of national issues.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
idea brokers
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