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African Studies Center
At the University of Pennsylvania. The site contains a good compilation of web links for all the countries on continent.
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African Union
AU builds cooperation among African states on a variety of issues including development and security
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afrol News Coverage of Women
afrol News covers events on the African continent with news on a variety of topics including agriculture, the environment, politics, women's rights, and technology.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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afrol News Coverage of Women
afrol News covers events on the African continent with news on a variety of topics including agriculture, the environment, politics, women's rights, and technology.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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BBC World News - Africa
British Broadcasting Corporation offers up-to-date news on events on the African continent.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Children on the Brink 2004 (UNICEF)
This report from UNICEF provides analyses of the public-health costs associated with the global spread of AIDS and other diseases by exploring the number of children around the world that have been orphaned as a result of these diseases. This site provides access to a press release on the report, the text of the full report, and a video relating to the reports findings.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
A regional group to promote economic integration in 15 West African states.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Southern African Development Community (SADC)
The fourteen member-states of the SADC, headquartered in Botswana, work towards economic growth, poverty reduction, sustainable development, elimination of HIV/ADS, and enhanced quality of life for the people of Southern Africa
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Third World Network
TWN is an international NGO focused on conducting research on political and economic issues of concern to the Global South. TWG is based in Malaysia and has offices around the world. Its website contains links to research briefs on a range of international issues as well as news items related to the work of the WTO.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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USAID in Africa
The U.S. Agency for International Development (an independent government agency) has assembled this website, providing links their work in Africa.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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WashingtonPost.com:Africa
Current news and archived articles from the Washington Post.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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World History Archives - Africa
World History Archives provides the history of various geographic regions of Africa as well the economic, social, and cultural history of Africa.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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C-Span (U.S.)
A public affairs broadcasting organization. Provides comprehensive coverage of the U.S. government. Contains links to C-Span programs such as Washington Journal and American Political Archives.
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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Contains world news coverage and analysis.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Christian Science Monitor (U.S.)
The Christian Science Monitor is a daily newspaper that provides in-depth and frequent coverage of international issues. (NOTE: Despite the paper's name, the Christian Science Monitor is not a religious publication but is, rather, a secular one.)
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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CNN (U.S.)
Contains comprehensive world news coverage and analysis
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
Information on the effort to unite the economies of the Americas into a single free trade area.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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LSU Libraries Federal Agencies Directory
A compilation of U.S. government agency websites.
Added or modified on Aug 19, 2009
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Mercosur Economic Research Network
Web links and information regarding Mecosur, the economic association of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Miami Herald (U.S.)
Good coverage of the Americas. Also published in Spanish as elNuevoHerald.com.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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MSNBC (U.S.)
Coverage of U.S. and world news.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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National Public Radio (U.S.)
Contains US, world news, business and health reports.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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New York Times (U.S.)
Provides comprehensive world and US news coverage. Includes some archived articles as well as more in-depth special reports on specific international events and issues.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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North American Free Trade Agreement Secretariat
NAFTA Secretariat is responsible for settling disputes arising from NAFTA proceedings.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Office of US Trade Representative - Americas
Information on free trade efforts in the Americas.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Online NewsHour (U.S.)
The website for PBS's "News Hour with Jim Lehrer". Contains news reports (including video and audio) covering world and U.S. news, health and the media.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
OSCE is the largest regional security organization in the world with 55 participating States from Europe, Central Asia and North America. It is active in early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Organization of American States (OAS)
The OAS includes every country in the Americas, except Cuba, and works to foster regional cooperation on issues of shared interest, such as human rights, free trade, development, and illegal drugs. The website contains information on the organization's activities.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Political Database of the Americas
PDBA is a collaboration of the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at Georgetown University and the Secretariat for Political Affairs of the Organization of American States. It provides information about institutions and political processes, national constitutions, branches of government, and elections.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Third World Network
TWN is an international NGO focused on conducting research on political and economic issues of concern to the Global South. TWG is based in Malaysia and has offices around the world. Its website contains links to research briefs on a range of international issues as well as news items related to the work of the WTO.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Time Magazine (U.S.)
A weekly U.S. news magazine, Time's website includes a section on "world news" and includes archives of past issues.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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U.S. Department of State
The official website of the U.S. State Department provides information on U.S. positions and practics on a range of foreign policy issues.
Added or modified on Aug 19, 2009
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U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Reports on the activities of the U.S. delegation within the United Nations.
Added or modified on Aug 19, 2009
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U.S. News & World Report
Contains news and analyses of various issues of global importance including health, education and technology.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Voice of America (U.S.)
VOA is a broadcast service funded by the U.S. government. Its website contains links to regional news reports and analyses from around the world, as well as special in-focus reports on topics of global concern.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Washington Post (U.S.)
Daily coverage of world events, as well as events within the U.S. Also includes archives of special reports on topics related to terrorism and international conflict.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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WashingtonPost.com:Americas
Current news and archived articles from the Washington Post.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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World History Archives - Central America
The World History Archives provides the general history of Central America as well as information on specific countries.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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World History Archives - South America
The World History Archives provides a general history of South America as well as the history of specific South American countries.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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WWW Virtual Library: Latin American Studies
From the Latin American Network Information Center at the University of Texas.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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AccessAsia
This page lists over 300 links to institutes and centers worldwide that conduct policy-relevant research on Asia.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Asia Times Online (Hong Kong)
World and regional news from an Asian perspective.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
A regional vehicle for promoting open trade and economic coorperation among Asian Pacific economies.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library
"A global collaborative project which provides access in bibliographic and in hypertext terms to networked scholarly documents, resources and information systems concerned with or relevant to Asian Studies."
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
A regional association to promote economic growth and regional stability.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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BBC - Asia
British Broadcasting Corporation offers up-to-date news on events in Asia.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Carnegie Endowment: Russian and Eurasian Program
Provides foreign policy analysis focused on Russia and other countries in Asia.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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CSIS: South Asia Program
Provides issue analysis and policy focus on South Asia. This site is particularly useful for understanding conflict in the region.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Far Eastern Economic Review (Hong Kong)
Provides news and analysis on Asia. The primary focus is on business and economics.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
OSCE is the largest regional security organization in the world with 55 participating States from Europe, Central Asia and North America. It is active in early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
The SAARC consists of Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The organization works together on issues of agriculture, rural development, telecommunications, meteorology, and health and population services.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Third World Network
TWN is an international NGO focused on conducting research on political and economic issues of concern to the Global South. TWG is based in Malaysia and has offices around the world. Its website contains links to research briefs on a range of international issues as well as news items related to the work of the WTO.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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WashingtonPost.com:Asia
Current news and archived articles from the Washington Post.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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BBC - Europe
The British Broadcasting Corporation provides up-to-date news on Europe.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Council of Europe (COE)
COE is based on promoting human rights and establishing a distinct European identity.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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EU Observer (Belgium)
News summaries about Europe and the EU containing links to original articles from European news sources. Published by the Group for a Europe of Democracies and Diversities, a group of European Parliament members who are critical of European integration.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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European Free Trade Association
A free trade zone including many non-EU countries in Europe. Members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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European Union (EU)
EU is a unique organization based on economic and social integration among members.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)
OSCE is the largest regional security organization in the world with 55 participating States from Europe, Central Asia and North America. It is active in early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict rehabilitation.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Russian and East European Network Information Center
Compiled at the University of Texas, Austin, this site provides country-specific links for all states in eastern Europe as well as Russia.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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WashingtonPost.com:Europe
Current news and archived articles from the Washington Post.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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WWW Virtual Library: West European Studies
Maintained by the Center for West European Studies/European Union Center at the University of Pittsburgh.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Aljazeera (Qatar)
The English language website of the Aljazeera news network. It covers regional and international news from an Arabic perspective.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Arab Net
News and country information provided by a Saudi Arabian newspaper publisher.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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BBC - Middle East
The British Broadcasting Corporation provides up-to-date news on the Middle East.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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League of Arab States
An organization of Arabic-speaking states. Its purpose is to strengthen ties among member countries and promote cooperation on common interests.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Middle East Network Information Center
At the University of Texas. Good collection of links for countries in the region.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Organization of the Islamic Conference
An inter-governmental organization of 57 Muslim countries organized "to safeguard the interest and ensure the progress and well-being of their peoples and those of other Muslims in the world over."
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BBC (UK)
Provides comprehensive world news and analysis.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Cato Institute
This site contains articles on specific policy issues that CATO covers including energy, foreign policy, law and legal issues and social security.
Access to the Cato publications such as Journal of Public Policy analysis and Cato Policy Report is also available.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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CIA World Factbook
From the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. Contains factual information such as birth rate, population, transportation on all countries.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Council on Foreign Relations
This is the official cite of the CFR think tank. It provides debates and discussions on world issues. Region-specific analyses are also available. Links to CFR publications such as Foreign Affairs are available through this site.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Country Indicators for Foreign Policy
A project of Carleton University (Canada). The website contains risk assessment reports and maps and tables showing country indicators, including political, conflict, military, economic, and environmental data. You can view individual country or comparative data for the countries in the database. Be sure to read the "indicator descriptions" to be able to accurately interpret the ranking data provided.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Diplomatic Services Online
A collection of links to ministries of foreign affairs, embassies, and other diplomatic and consular missions.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Economist Country Briefings
Contains news, country profiles, forecasts, statistics and maps on several countries. Provided by the Economist Intelligence Unit (affiliated with the Economist magazine).
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Election Guide
A guide to elections and election results around the world. Provided by IFES, a nonprofit organization that "provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies."
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Foreign Language News and Newspapers
A listing of news sources in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish from the MIT libraries.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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International Crisis Group
An independent, multinational organization which seeks to prevent and resolve conflict. Its website contains links to its programs focusing on major conflict areas in Africa, Asia, the Balkans, Latin America, and the Middle East. It also has special projects on the EU, HIV/AIDS, and terrorism.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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International Data Base of US Census Bureau
Contains socio-economic data and statistical tables of demographics for 227 countries and areas in the world.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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Internet Public Library Newspapers
Contains links to newspapers from around the world. Provided by the University of Michigan's School of Information.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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National Government Websites
A compilation of links to national government websites for all countries. Provided by Northwestern University Libraries.
Added or modified on Aug 19, 2009
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NationMaster.com
This site provides background information and statistics on all countries. You can create graphs and maps comparing statistical indicators on any countries that you choose.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
NATO aims at building cooperation among member states on security issues. The website contains news and reports on NATO activities.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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OneWorld.net
An network established to disseminate news from over 1,500 organizations working to promote sustainable development, social justice and human rights.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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Organization of the Islamic Conference
An inter-governmental organization of 57 Muslim countries organized "to safeguard the interest and ensure the progress and well-being of their peoples and those of other Muslims in the world over."
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Statistical Resources on the Web/Foreign Government Data Sources
A listing of governmental statistical information compiled by the University of Michigan Library. It includes links to comprehensive sites collecting information on a number of countries, as well as links to statistics for individual countries.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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U.S. Dept. of State Background Notes
Contains information on history, culture, languages in addition to basic profiles for each country, compiled by the U.S. State Department.
Added or modified on Jun 20, 2007
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UN Documentation Centre
Provides direct links to the text of resolutions and documents from the UN General Assembly, the Security Council, and UNESCO, as well as materials from the Office of the Secretariat and the International Court of Justice.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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United Nations (UN)
UN aims at building cooperation among member states on a variety of global issues. Its website includes information on the structure, workings, and membership of the UN.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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World News Network
A comprehensive compilation of news articles with links to regional news sites.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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World Press Review Online
This site provides links to major news sources in different regions of the world, and also features more in-depth special reports on relevant global issues.
Added or modified on Aug 18, 2009
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