International Studies

The CQ Researcher reports current social issues. Reports provide background information, important points to consider, charts and graphs, and a source list for further reading.

Brief information and statistics on countries and territories, including "history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues."

International organization focused on ending poverty in developing countries.

International organization focused on health. Navigate to data about specific countries or health topics.

Overview and links to additional resources on topics such as: agriculture, AIDS, atomic energy, climate change, democracy, disarmament, environment, food, health, human settlements, refugees, terrorism, water, and women.

Clearinghouse for NGO research and working papers. Use the country profiles or choose a topic to get started.

Find out who is responsible for statistics in a specific country: "The United Nations Statistics Division, in its mission to promote the development of national statistical systems, has developed a central repository of country profiles of statistical systems."

International issues and topics covered on the site include climate change, diplomatic history, drug & human trafficking, human rights, international security & terrorism, narcotics control, and refugees.