G
eneral SourcesU.S. Information Agency (USIA)USIA’s home page provides definitions, related documentation, and discussions of topics of concern to students of global issues. The site addresses today’s Hot Topics as well as ongoing issues that form the foundation of the field.
World Wide Web Virtual Library: International Affairs ResourcesSurf this site and its extensive links to learn about specific countries and regions, to research various think tanks and international organizations, and to study such vital topics as international law, development, the international economy, human rights, and peacekeeping.
Global Issues In The Twenty First Century: An OverviewThe Henry L. Stimson CenterThe Stimson Center, a nonpartisan organization, focuses on issues where policy, technology, and politics intersect. Use this site to find varying assessments of U.S. foreign policy in the post–cold war world and to research other topics.
The Heritage FoundationThis page offers discussion about and links to many sites having to do with foreign policy and foreign affairs, including news and commentary, policy review, events, and a resource bank.
IISDnetThe International Institute for Sustainable Development presents information through links to business, sustainable development, and developing ideas. “Linkages” is its multimedia resource for policymakers.
The North-South InstituteSearching this site of the North-South Institute, which works to strengthen international development cooperation and enhance gender and social equity, will help you find information and debates on a variety of global issues.
Population and Food ProductionThe Hunger ProjectBrowse through this nonprofit organization’s site, whose goal is the sustainable end to global hunger through leadership at all levels of society. The Hunger Project contends that the persistence of hunger is at the heart of the major security issues threatening our planet.
Penn Library: Resources by SubjectThis vast site is rich in links to information about subjects of interest to students of global issues. Its extensive population and demography resources address such concerns as migration, family planning, and health and nutrition in various world regions.
World Health OrganizationThis home page of the World Health Organization will provide you with links to a wealth of statistical and analytical information about health and the environment in the developing world.
WWW Virtual Library: Demography & Population StudiesA definitive guide to demography and population studies can be found at this site. It contains a multitude of important links to information about global poverty and hunger.
The Global Environment and Natural Resources UtilizationNational Geographic SocietyThis site provides links to material related to the atmosphere, the oceans, and other environmental topics.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)Through this home page of NOAA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, you can find information about coastal issues, fisheries, climate, and more. The site provides many links to research materials and to other Web resources.
SocioSite: Sociological Subject AreasThis huge site provides many references of interest to those interested in global issues, such as links to information on ecology and the impact of consumerism.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)Consult this home page of UNEP for links to critical topics of concern to students of global issues, including desertification, migratory species, and the impact of trade on the environment.
Political EconomyBelfer Center for Science and International Affairs (BCSIA)BCSIA is the hub of Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government’s research, teaching, and training in international affairs related to security, environment, and technology.
U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentBroad and overlapping issues such as democracy, population and health, economic growth, and development are covered on this Web site. It provides specific information about different regions and countries.
The World Bank GroupNews, press releases, summaries of new projects, speeches, publications, and coverage of numerous topics regarding development, countries, and regions are provided at this World Bank site. It also contains links to other important global financial organizations.
ConflictDefenseLINKLearn about security news and research-related publications at this U.S. Department of Defense site. Links to related sites of interest are provided. The information systems BosniaLINK and GulfLINK can also be found here. Use the search function to investigate such issues as land mines.
Federation of American Scientists (FAS)FAS, a nonprofit policy organization, maintains this site to provide coverage of and links to such topics as global security, peace, and governance in the post–cold war world. It notes a variety of resources of value to students of global issues.
ISN International Relations and Security NetworkThis site, maintained by the Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research, is a clearinghouse for information on international relations and security policy. Topics are listed by category (Traditional Dimensions of Security, New Dimensions of Security, and Related Fields) and by major world region.
The NATO Integrated Data Service (NIDS)NIDS was created to bring information on security-related matters to within easy reach of the widest possible audience. Check out this Web site to review North Atlantic Treaty Organization documentation of all kinds, to read NATO Review, and to explore key issues in the field of European security and transatlantic cooperation.
CooperationCarnegie Endowment for International PeaceAn important goal of this organization is to stimulate discussion and learning among both experts and the public at large on a wide range of international issues. The site provides links to Foreign Policy, to the Moscow Center, to descriptions of various programs, and much more.
Commission on Global GovernanceThis site provides access to The Report of the Commission on Global Governance, produced by an international group of leaders who want to find ways in which the global community can better manage its affairs.
OECD/FDI StatisticsExplore world trade and investment trends and statistics on this site from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. It provides links to many related topics and addresses the issues on a country-by-country basis.
U.S. Institute of PeaceUSIP, which was created by the U.S. Congress to promote peaceful resolution of international conflicts, seeks to educate people and to disseminate information on how to achieve peace. Click on Highlights, Publications, Events, Research Areas, and Library and Links.
Values and VisionsHuman Rights WebThe history of the human rights movement, text on seminal figures, landmark legal and political documents, and ideas on how individuals can get involved in helping to protect human rights around the world can be found in this valuable site.
InterActionInterAction encourages grassroots action and engages government policymakers on advocacy issues. The organization’s Advocacy Committee provides this site to inform people on its initiatives to expand international humanitarian relief, refugee, and development-assistance programs.
