This site will provide a guide to the history, politics and economics of countries and territories. Use it to locate background information on important international institutions and NGO's. You can also find audio and video from the BBC archives.

The Congressional Research service issues reports to Congress on important topics. The Univ. of North Texas makes reports available.

The CFR provides succinct explanations of current political and economic issues. Can be browsed by issue, region and year. The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher.

The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world." While some of these books are dated ( check the title page for the date of publication) they are a good source for information on geograpy, culture, history. The library also has many of these titles in print in our collection.

Up to date information on U.S. foreign relations with specific nations. Released by the Department of State.

The National Security Archive is a combined investigative journalism center, research institute on international affairs, and library and archive of declassified U.S. documents

The Trans-Border Freedom of Expression Project coordinates the translation and dissemination of the work of at-risk journalists in Mexico and Central America.

The Transnational Institute (TNI) is an international research and advocacy institute committed to building a just, democratic and sustainable planet.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime website containing reports and data on drug abuse, drug production, trafficking and drug-related crime.

WOLA is a research and advocacy organization advancing human rights in the Americas.