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Treaties
 Websites presented in alphabetical order CAFTA-DR (Dominican Republic-Central America FTA) 
 Information about the trade agreements between the United States and Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Features the final text of the agreement and supplements. From the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/cafta-dr-dominican-republic-central-america-fta Topics: Business, Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Jun 3, 2009 Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)
This agreement, adopted at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, "establishes three main goals: the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits from the use of genetic resources." This site contains news and documents related to the convention, a biosafety clearinghouse, and publications, links, and other resources on biodiversity. Searchable. A United Nations program. http://www.cbd.int/ Topics: Biology, Environment, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Technology Last updated Jun 12, 2007 International Boundary & Water Commission (IBWC)
"Established in 1889, the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) has responsibility for applying the boundary and water treaties between the United States and Mexico and settling differences that may arise out of these treaties. The IBWC is an international body composed of the United States Section and the Mexican Section." The site features maps, overviews of programs areas (such as water quantity and Rio Grande and Colorado River borders), treaties, environmental reports, and more. http://www.ibwc.state.gov Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated May 2, 2006 International Humanitarian Law (IHL)
Presents international humanitarian law treaties from 1856 to date, commentaries on the four Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols, an up-to-date list of signatories, ratifications relating to international humanitarian law treaties, and full text of reservations. There are also related news briefs and other background information. From the International Committee of the Red Cross. Available in English, French, and Spanish. http://www.icrc.org/eng/ihl Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 5, 2005 Key Issues: The [Good Friday] Agreement
This is the full text of the historic peace treaty for Northern Ireland, passed by the people of both Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic on May 22, 1998. Also known as the Agreement and the Belfast Agreement. From the Northern Ireland Office. http://www.nio.gov.uk/index/key-issues/the-agreement.htm Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated May 27, 2005 Lex Mercatoria
This collection of "extensive international law links and materials" includes treaties, conventions, model laws, rules and other relevant trade instruments, international organizations, and more. Has a subject index and is searchable. http://www.jus.uio.no/lm/ Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated May 7, 2002 Multilaterals Project
Searchable or browsable texts of international multilateral conventions and treaties. Topics include human rights, trade, war, arms control, environmental, diplomatic relations, and more. Included are the treaties of Westphalia (1648) and Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848) and the Covenant of the League of Nations (1924). There is a large collection of links to treaty and convention sources (including other countries and Native American collections). From the Edwin Ginn Library, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University. http://fletcher.tufts.edu/multilaterals.html Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Nov 28, 2004 NATO (The North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
Here you will find information on and links to participating NATO agencies and member countries. The NATO Gallery provides biographies and pictures of the current Permanent Representatives on the North Atlantic Council, all NATO Secretaries General, Members of the Military Committee, and the NATO Commander. http://www.nato.int/ Topics: Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Apr 29, 2001 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Central site for information, statistics, and news about NAFTA. Links to NAFTA organizations, information for businesses, speeches, reports, and publications. Contains successive drafts of the NAFTA investment chapter (11), which reflect "each government's preliminary proposals." Some material also available in Spanish and French. From the United States Trade Representative (USTR). http://www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements/Regional/NAFTA/Section_Index.html Topics: Business, Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World Last updated Sep 23, 2004 Parallel History Project on NATO and the Warsaw Pact
Provides access to declassified documentation and information about the development of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, their threat perceptions, and their military plans. Sources are drawn from the archives of both NATO and former Warsaw Pact countries, including Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Romania. Searchable. http://www.php.isn.ethz.ch/ Topics: Government, History, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Military, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Feb 1, 2007 Reference Guide to the Geneva Conventions
Includes history, guides, online and offline resources, an index to the conventions, the full text of the conventions, and text and information about other treaties. From the Society of Professional Journalists. http://www.genevaconventions.org/ Topics: Crime, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Military, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 11, 2006 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Complete text of the treaty that ended the Mexican-American War. Includes the elusive Article X, which was stricken from the treaty by United States Senate Amendments. "From the Monterey County (California) Historical Society. http://www.mchsmuseum.com/treaty.html Topics: Government, History By Place, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, United States History, Wars & Conflicts Last updated Aug 30, 2005 U.S.-CAFTA-DR Free Trade Agreement: How U.S. Companies Can Benefit
Agreement between the United States, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. CAFTA-DR requires "reforms of the domestic legal and business environment that encourage competitive business development and investment, protect intellectual property rights, and promote transparency and rule-of-law in the democratic systems that have solidified in the region over the past decade." Includes a description of key benefits, the text of the agreement, and links to related information. http://www.export.gov/FTA/cafta-dr/ Topics: Agriculture, Business, Government, Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, International Trade, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated May 28, 2009 United States Institute of Peace
Conflict Resolution Resources. Research areas include: Religion, Ethics, and Human Rights , The Rule of Law , and Virtual Diplomacy . Their Peace Agreements Digital Collection contains the full text of agreements signed by the major contending parties ending inter- and intra-state conflicts worldwide since 1989. It is updated regularly. http://www.usip.org/ Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Social Issues, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated May 27, 2001 Uniting Europe Step by Step: The Treaties
Background about European treaties and explanations of some key treaties, starting with the "creation of the first 'Community', the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC), [which] marked the point of departure of over 50 years of European treaties. No fewer than 50 treaties were signed between 1951 (ECSC Treaty) and 2001 (Treaty of Nice)." Describes the Maastricht Treaty on European Union, Treaty of Amsterdam, the draft constitution, and related documents. From the European Union. http://europa.eu/scadplus/leg/en/s90001.htm Topics: International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements Last updated Nov 1, 2007 The Versailles Treaty
The complete 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Includes suggested readings; maps, charts, photos, and cartoons; and links to other related historical resources. Maintained by a history professor at the University of San Diego. http://history.sandiego.edu/gen/text/versaillestreaty/vercontents.html Topics: Government, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 29, 2005 |
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