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World
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ACE: The Electoral Knowledge Network 
 The site includes an encyclopedia covering "elections management, with an emphasis on the issues of cost, sustainability, professionalism and trust in the electoral process[;] ... comparative data on election practices worldwide[;] articles, electoral happenings, an election calendar and polling results from national presidential and parliamentary elections[; and links to] electoral resources from all over the world." Also available in several other languages. From the Administration and Cost of Elections Project (ACE). http://aceproject.org/ Topics: Elections, Politics, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 9, 2008 Americans & the World
"This website will report on US public opinion on a broad range of international policy issues, integrating all publicly available polling data." Topics covered include globalization, international trade, women's international issues, terrorism, human rights, global warming, the United Nations, population, biotechnology, and regional issues such as "Iraq Debate" and "Israel and the Palestinians." Searchable. From the Program on International Policy Attitudes (PIPA). http://www.americans-world.org/ Topics: Economics, Politics by Place, Society & Social Science, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Mar 29, 2004 Angus Reid Global Scan: Election Tracker
This site "monitors democratic conditions around the world, by reviewing background information, assessing the latest campaign news and events, describing trends in voting intention, and reporting on the outcome of a particular ballot." From Angus Reid Consultants, a polling company. http://www.angus-reid.com/tracker/ Topics: Elections, Politics by Place, U.S. Elections Last updated Apr 26, 2006 BBC News World Edition: Country Profiles
Profiles provide an "instant guide" to news, history, politics, event timelines, and economic background of world countries. Presents country overviews, basic facts, Web links, and details on leaders and media. Includes news stories and audio and video clips from the BBC archives. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/country_profiles/ Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World, Regions of the World Last updated Nov 9, 2003 Conversations with History
Searchable and browsable collection of nearly 300 interviews with "diplomats, statesmen, and soldiers; economists and political analysts; scientists and historians; writers and foreign correspondents; [and] activists and artists," dating from 1982 to the present. Includes video. From the Institute of International Studies, University of California, Berkeley. http://globetrotter.berkeley.edu/conversations/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Notable People, Notable People: Government, Politics by Place Last updated Oct 4, 2004 The Cost of Corruption
This American RadioWorks program looks at "three countries [Peru, Georgia, Sao Tome] where global forces contribute to corruption, but where a movement for greater openness is helping people fight back." Includes audio and transcripts from the program, and charts showing the "top 10 corrupt politicians," the "top 20 most corrupt countries," and the "top 20 least corrupt countries." http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/corruption/ Topics: Business, Corruption & Fraud, Ethics, Politics by Place Last updated Jun 1, 2005 Countries of the World
Basic facts about all of the countries of the world. Entries include a map; flag; official name; current ruler; land area; population; capital; largest cities; monetary unit; languages; ethnicity/race; religions; literacy rate; economy; government; and history. From Infoplease. http://www.infoplease.com/countries.html Topics: Country Studies by Continent, Politics by Place, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 27, 2005 The Economist
This online edition of this weekly publication provides news and "analysis of world business and current affairs...international news, world politics, business, finance, science and technology...." Includes all articles from the British print edition, with many including links to other online resources. Retrieving headlines from the searchable archive is free; there is a fee for retrieval of complete articles. Free registration and paid subscription bring additional features, but neither is required to access the current news. http://www.economist.com/ Topics: Economics, Magazines, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 10, 2009 ElectionGuide
Provides information on national elections around the world, political parties and candidates, referenda provisions, current news on election laws and political developments, and election results and voter turnout. Search by election type (presidential, parliamentary, legislative, referendum), country, or year. Also features a sortable calendar of elections. From the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), "an international nonprofit dedicated to the building of democratic societies." http://www.electionguide.org/ Topics: Elections, International Governments, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 9, 2006 Elections and Electoral Systems Around the World
Good place to start if you're looking for election information around the world. Has links to information on more than countries, as well as to the best general sites on the topic. Maintained as part of the Political Science Resources page at the University of Keele in the United Kingdom. http://www.politicsresources.net/election.htm Topics: Government, International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated Sep 30, 2009 Foreign Policy in Focus (FPIF)
An "international network of [hundreds of] policy analysts and advocates," Foreign Policy in Focus (FPIF) is "committed to advancing a citizen-based foreign policy agenda--one that is fundamentally rooted in citizen initiatives and movements." The site contains FPIF articles, reports, and commentary. Searchable; and browsable by region and topic (including drug control, environment, human rights, military, terrorism, and women). From the Interhemispheric Resource Center (IRC) and the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS). http://www.fpif.org/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 24, 2004 Foreign Policy Research Institute (FPRI)
FPRI researches "pressing issues — the war on terrorism, developments in the Middle East, nuclear proliferation in South Asia, relations with China, Russia, and Japan — and long-term questions, such as the roles of religion and ethnicity in international politics." This site features articles, transcripts, audio and video clips, and publications from FPRI. Articles are browsable by subject, author, date, or title. Not searchable. http://www.fpri.org Topics: Education, International Governments, Politics by Place, Terrorism, War and Peace: Resources on Iraq Last updated Aug 31, 2004 Government Gazettes Online
"Government Gazettes, which are published by federal governments worldwide, are the means through which the government can communicate to officials and the general public. Gazettes are useful not only to monitor the actions of the government, but also as primary source documentation in research. ... A description of the contents and coverage are included for each gazette." Browsable. From the University of Michigan School of Information. http://www-personal.umich.edu/~graceyor/doctemp/gazettes/index.htm Topics: Dictionaries, Geography, International Governments, Politics by Place, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Aug 6, 2009 International Affairs Resources
An annotated directory of nearly 3,000 links to "information and analysis in a wide range of international affairs, international studies, and international relations topics." Topics include business and economics, human rights, international development, and public health. Also features links to maps, media sources, and organizations. A Virtual Library site. http://www2.etown.edu/vl/ Topics: International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated May 13, 2005 International Crisis Group (ICG)
"The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with over 110 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict." The site features a description of ICG programs, a newsletter, reports on countries around the world and on thematic issues (such as HIV/AIDS and international terrorism), conflict histories, maps, and more. Material available in several languages. http://www.crisisgroup.org Topics: Politics by Place Last updated Oct 15, 2005 International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA)
This group, "an intergovernmental organization with member states across all continents, seeks to support sustainable democracy in both new and long-established democracies." The site features information about IDEA programs, and publications and data on subjects such as voter turnout, the election process, political parties, and democracy building. Searchable. Available in English and Spanish. http://www.idea.int/ Topics: Government, International Governments, Politics by Place Last updated Aug 3, 2004 J8: Change the World
"J8 is the first global citizen initiative of its kind to be launched in the secondary schools across the UK. ... The J8 programme uses the G8 as a framework within which to investigate global issues, such as international development, trade, climate change and health." Includes an introduction to the G8, an overview of key issues, a glossary, and links to related news and other items. The materials are designed for children ages 13-16. http://www.j8summit.com/ Topics: Economics, Politics, Politics by Place, Social Science Last updated Feb 18, 2006 Jane's Information Group
In 1898 Jane's published the first edition of Jane's Fighting Ships . Now they publish two dozen reference works (see your library) and track military and aerospace information world-wide. Their Web site provides a useful selection of free samples and news briefs from their publications. Use the Sitemap to navigate. Highlights include: Defence, which currently provides a special feature on the Gulf crisis - a military-focused alternative to the major media coverage. Regional Assessment - security risk factors by country; Geo News Briefs - see Jane's Intelligence Review , Police News Briefs - international coverage; and Transport News Briefs - airports, airlines, railways, urban, and high-speed marine. http://www.janes.com/ Topics: Industries, Military, Politics by Place Last updated Apr 29, 2001 Jay's Leftist and 'Progressive' Internet Resource Directory
A large, searchable collection of sites presenting a point of view from the left. Includes mailing lists and newsgroups, audio links, essays and articles, suppressed news stories, events, and sites about deceased activists. Links are arranged by subject and by geographic region. From a lecturer in history at the University of Vermont. http://www.jaysleftist.info/ Topics: Nonfiction by Genre, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Mar 17, 2009 Mapping the Global Future: Report of the National Intelligence Council's 2020 Project
This December 2004 report "is the third unclassified report prepared by the National Intelligence Council (NIC)" that provides "US policymakers with a view of how the world developments could evolve, identifying opportunities and potentially negative developments that might warrant policy action." The site provides the report and a link to an interactive website, which "allows novice and expert alike to develop their own scenarios." Also includes links to the two previous reports. http://www.dni.gov/nic/NIC_globaltrend2020.html Topics: Government, Government, Military, National Security, Politics by Place Last updated Feb 23, 2007 National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI)
This nonprofit organization offers "practical assistance to civic and political leaders advancing democratic values, practices and institutions. NDI works with democrats in every region of the world to build political and civic organizations, safeguard elections, and to promote citizen participation, openness and accountability in government." The site features an overview of country and topical programs such as participation of women in government and political party development, reports, and related publications. Also includes job listings. http://www.ndi.org Topics: Activism, Politics by Place Last updated May 16, 2006 Pew Global Attitudes Project
This is "a series of worldwide public opinion surveys. More than 90,000 interviews in 50 countries have been conducted as part of the project." The website features reports (on topics such as European views of the U.S. and Islamic extremism), commentaries (on free trade, global gender gaps, and other topics), datasets, and summaries of news items. From the Pew Research Center. http://pewglobal.org Topics: Business, Politics by Place, Society & Social Science, Society & Social Science Last updated Jul 20, 2005 Political Resources on the Net
Annotated directory of political sites available on the Internet, searchable and sorted by country, with links to the political parties, information about the political system, constitution, organizations, and the national media. http://www.politicalresources.net/ Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated May 19, 2005 Protest.Net
A worldwide annotated list of upcoming protests, international days of peace, and other events where "activists are meeting, organizing, and protesting to demand a better world for all." Browsable by city, and issue (including animal rights, death penalty, drugs, the environment, feminism and reproductive rights, globalism, immigration, Iraq, prisons, police, and gay and lesbian). Note: search feature not working. http://www.protest.net/ Topics: Activism, Political Parties & Theories, Politics by Place Last updated Jul 24, 2004 Social Development and World Peace
This Catholic viewpoint of world policy issues wishes to apply "social teaching to major contemporary domestic and international issues which have significant moral and human dimensions," among other goals. The site provides documents, legislative news, action alerts, resources for parishes and dioceses, and other links to social teaching. There are also links to the Bible and other publications and readings. Searchable. From the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. http://www.nccbuscc.org/sdwp/ Topics: Christianity, Politics by Place Last updated Apr 28, 2004 The World Factbook: Field Listing — Suffrage
A list of countries with their voting eligibility requirements. From "The World Factbook," published annually by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2123.html Topics: Politics, Politics by Place Last updated May 26, 2007 The World Factbook: Field Listings, Disputes, International
This chart summarizes specific international disputes, encompassing "a wide variety of situations that range from traditional bilateral boundary disputes to unilateral claims of one sort or another." Covers regions such as the Faroe Islands, Spratley Islands, Hans Island, the West Bank and Gaza Strip, and Kosovo. Specific disputes are listed under the countries involved. From "The World Factbook," published by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2070.html Topics: Politics by Place Last updated May 26, 2007 Yalta Casts Its Shadow 60 Years On
February 2005 article that notes that "the dark memories" of the Yalta Conference still linger in the "60 years since the three major allied leaders, Roosevelt, Churchill and Stalin, met to divide up the world in the old summer palace of the tsars in the Crimean resort of Yalta." Includes links to related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4241863.stm Topics: History, Military, Politics by Place, Presidents by Name, Travel, Wars & Conflicts Last updated May 18, 2005 Zárate's Political Collections (ZPC)
This site from Spain has several useful lists: Political leaders, 1945-date; Latest changes and elections; Current leaders worldwide; Women world leaders, 1945-date; European governments, 1990-date; First African rulers; Current leaders longest time in office; and Rulers dead in violent circumstances, 1945-date. Nice collection of unannotated related links. Also has Political Obituary, 1990-date (in Spanish), short descriptions of leaders with date of death and basic political offices. http://www.terra.es/personal2/monolith/ Topics: Heads of State, Notable People: Government, Politics by Place Last updated Jan 22, 2006 |
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