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An annual almanac of information about countries and other entities around the world, providing data on history, people, government,, economy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and other topics.

A non-profit, nonpartisan American think tank that focuses on U.S. foreign policy and international affairs. Its Global Conflict Tracker is an interactive online resources developed by its Center for Preventative Actions (CPA) that provides information on ongoing global conflicts, their background, and relevant resources to inform the public, policymakers, and other organizations about threats to international peace and security.

Assesses the vulnerability of states to collapse by measuring pressures across 12 social, economic, and political indicators. A higher FSI score indicates a more fragile state, helping policy makers and the public understand political risk and providing an early warning for potential conflict.

An online platform that visualizes, integrates, and distributes global trade and economic data to help users explore trade patterns, compare economies, and understand economic development.

The principle U.S. foreign affairs agency, advising the President on foreign policy, managing U.S. diplomatic missions, and promoting American interests abroad.

A comprehensive compilation of cross-country comparable data on Global development and poverty reduction, covering economic, social, environmental, and governance aspects of development in nearly 200 countries and territories. It provides nearly 1,500 indicators, sourced from reputable national and international organizations, and serves as a vital resource for policy makers, researchers, businesses, and analysts to understand trends and inform decision-making.

A non-profit public policy organization and think tank in Washington, D.C. that provides research and recommendations to improve governance at all levels.

A non-profit public policy research organization that advocates for principles such as individual liberty, limited government, free markets, and peace.

A British-based weekly news magazine and digital publication that provides an in-depth, global perpective on current events, with a strong focus on economics, business, politics, science, technology, and culture.

An American news publication that focuses on global politics, economics, and ideas. It provides in-depth analysis and commentary on global affairs for an influential audience of business, government, and professional leaders.

A global think tank that provides analysis and information on military, geopolitical, and geo-economic issues to help understand and address global security challenges.

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Color full-page and article reproductions of thousands of U.S. and international newspapers and magazines including the NYT, Economist, and Boston Globe.
Coverage: usually current 3 months or more

Search across decades of back issues from magazines focusing on political and cultural news, opinion, and analysis.

Search scholarly journals, magazines, and reports covering all aspects of past and present military affairs.
Updated daily.

Gain insight into conflicts and their causes, impact, and perception on a global scale.

Digitized books, government publications, and other documents from the collections of an international community of research libraries.
All material is indexed and searchable, but access to full reproductions is limited to material not under copyright.

A database of journal, newspaper and magazine articles from hundreds of international alternative, radical, and left periodicals. Topics include anarchism, ecology, democracy, feminism, organized labor, LGBTQ+, indigenous people, and emerging social movements.

The British Broadcasting Company's (BBC) reporting is defined by its commitment to impartiality and provides in-depth coverage of global issues, diplomacy, conflicts, and political developments from a British perspective.

A bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization in Washington, D.C., dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions for foreign policy and national security challenges.

An internet directory of over 2000 annotated links to high-quality English-language sources of information and analysis in many international and global studies topics. Sites are carefully selected by Professor Emeritus, Dr. Wayne A. Selcher of Elizabethtown College.