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Journal Indexes Open Source Center Social Sciences Citation Index Country Background Notes Published by the U.S. Department of State and updated as necessary, these provide 3-4 page "thumbnail" sketches of each country. Headings indicating areas of coverage include: geography, people, government, economy, history, political condition, foreign relations and more. The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who 1953- This gives fairly in-depth coverage of every country and includes statistics. Brief descriptions of international organizations such as the United Nations and its affiliates and other intergovernmental organizations are also provided. Ref JA 51 I6 Monthly Catalog of U.S. Government Publications 1976- This is the most comprehensive index for referencing many of the documents published by the U.S. Government. Updated regularly, this includes reference to documents published by the DoD, State Department, Congress and most other federal agencies. When available, hyperlinks to electronic documents are included in the records. The Military Balance This provides a quantitative assessment of the world's military forces and their defense expenditure. Also has brief information and statistics regarding UN Peacekeeping operations. NationMaster Useful site for comparing statistics between nations. The information is broken down by region or country, category, and subcategory. The results can be searched across individual or multiple countries and/or regions. The categories include: agriculture, crime, democracy, economy, education, environment, immigration, labor, military, religion, transportation and more. All statistics are cited so you can make sure they are authentic. Maps and flags of each country are also available. Political Handbook of the World 1928- Arranged alphabetically by country, this provides brief information about each country. It includes political background, foreign relations, political parties and current issues. Ref JF 37 P71 SIPRI web site Stockholm International Peace Research Institute 1969- Categories of coverage include: global and regional security and conflicts, weapons and technology proliferation, military expenditures, arms productions and transfers, and arms control and disarmament. This includes some major documents and speeches which are well indexed. The Statesman's Year-Book 1919- Each country is covered with brief information given through each of the following categories: History, Area & Population, Climate, Constitution and Government, Defense, Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Industry, Foreign Economic Relations, Communications, Justice, Religion, Education & Welfare and Diplomatic Representatives. Each entry also includes a brief bibliography of other sources. Ref JA 51 S7 ProQuest Statistical Inquiry This database searches and provides summaries of statistical publications produced by state, federal and international agencies as well as non-government entities. When available, links to the full-text of selected publications are provided. The World Factbook formerly National Basic Intelligence Factbook. Paper 1976- Internet latest Published annually by the CIA, this gives brief statistical sketches of each country. Contents headings include: Map, Flag, Geography, People, Government, Economy, Transportation, Communications and Defense.] Maps The Library has a growing collection of maps of various sizes, scales and content. A variety of maps published by the CIA make good briefing maps. We also have nautical, topographic and aeronautical charts as well as an increasing number of CD-ROM products. Most of these maps are NOT in BOSUN so please see a reference librarian. References to atlases can, however, be found by searching BOSUN. The Library has a Maps Subject Guide. Of particular interest are the Military Maps and the Regions of Conflict sections. The Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection website is an excellent place to locate all kinds of digital maps. Electronic Resources The following are electronic resources that have not previously been mentioned. CIAO Columbia International Affairs Online 1991- Provides full-text access to; working papers, conference proceedings, journal articles, books, policy briefs, links, maps, country data and more. DTIC Online DTIC is the clearinghouse for many DoD reports and is an excellent resource. Through their PUBLIC Online database, the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) indexes and abstracts defense-related government-sponsored scientific, technical and non-technical reports. Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST) Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST) is a free-of-charge service for politicians, journalists, researchers and the interested public. FIRST is a joint project of the International Relations and Security Network (ISN) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Global Information System Click on Client Log-In This has a country database with information about various countries including history, leadership information, defense information, major intelligence groups, insurgents and other groups and more. It also has a special topics section, "power" tables which show changes in governments within the past 12 months and what caused the change, arms transfer information and the Defense and Foreign Affairs Daily. Homeland Security Digital Library Naval Postgraduate School The HSDL is a comprehensive collection of current and archived Homeland Security resources--all in digital format--from federal, state and local agencies, leading national and international organizations, think tanks, universities and more. These resources are selected by the HSDL team of information professionals. The HSDL collection includes U.S. policy documents, key federal publications, state and municipal documents, links to important sites, professional journal articles, multimedia materials, theses, gray literature, Homeland Security related news, a list of upcoming Homeland Security related conferences and events, and links to key agencies & organizations. Inside Defense Includes full-text access to Inside the Pentagon, Inside the Navy, Inside the Army, Inside the Air Force, and Inside Missile Defense. InsideDefense.com is a multifaceted new service featuring thousands of articles and documents, daily news and special reports on Defense Department programs, procurement and policymaking. Jane's Online This provides full-text access to many of the Jane's resources (e.g. All the World's Aircraft and Fighting Ships as well as various periodicals - Jane's Intelligence Review, Jane's Defence Weekly etc.). The library also has many of the Jane's publications in hard copy. Jane's Sentinel Country Risk Assessments Contains expert analysis of the latest events and trends in political, security and military affairs and a detailed breakdown of global military and political structures on a regional basis. Each region is broken down by country with each country profile providing a detailed analysis of political, diplomatic and military capabilities. Jane's Terrorism and Insurgency Centre Jane's Terrorism Intelligence Centre is a gateway to the latest global terrorism related content including news, exclusive features, comprehensive reference material and an interactive events database. Joint Electronic Library [JEL] This provides access to all current Joint Publications. The Library maintains at least one (1) copy of every joint pub including those that have been superceded. The JEL also provides access to the DoD Dictionary, "Compendium of Joint Publications" which contains abstracts of each joint publication, joint related Service publications, JCS historical publications, CJCS Directives, various joint-related research papers and other joint-related publications. The periodicals A Common Perspective and Joint Force Quarterly (JFQ) are also available. Nexis.com  This online database service provides full-text information for major newspapers (domestic and international), journals and periodicals, reports, transcripts and more. A password is required, please see a librarian. National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) The NCJRS Abstracts Database is one of the largest criminal and juvenile justice libraries and databases in the world. The collection, with holdings from the early 1970s to the present, contains more than 180,000 publications, reports, articles, and audiovisual products from the United States and around the world. These resources include statistics, research findings, program descriptions, congressional hearing transcripts, and training materials. The NCJRS sponsoring agencies publish hundreds of reports and other information products each year. Most of the titles are available online through the NCJRS Web site. NCJRS Abstracts Database Publications Strategic Survey This is an annual review of major global political economic and foreign-policy developments and includes articles covering regional security, proliferation and military conflict. Stratfor Stratfor is one of the world's leading global intelligence firms, providing clients with geopolitical analysis and industry and country forecasts to mitigate risk and identify opportunities. The Stratfor website publishes daily intelligence briefs and in-depth analysis, and a wide range of consulting services carefully tailored to meet specific client needs. WorldCat With WorldCat (the OCLC Online Union Catalog) you can simultaneously search the catalogs of over 9000 libraries worldwide. WorldCat contains more than 50 million records in over 400 languages. Primary Source Documents General Air Force Historical Research Agency Provides access to a variety of documents including those related to World War II, Korean War, the Vietnam War and recent operations. Air Force Historical Studies Office This is the "book writing element" of the Air Force History and Museums Program. Air University Research Web This site allows you to search the student research studies produces at the various Air University Schools [ACSC, AWC, AFIT, SAASS etc.] American Memory - Historical Collections for the National Digital Library This site from the Library of Congress provides a gateway to rich primary source materials related to the history of the US including the Civil War. American State Papers This is an important collection of "the legislative and executive documents of Congress during the period 1789 to 1838." Areas of particular interest include: foreign relations, commerce and navigation, military affairs and naval affairs. Army Heritage Collection Online This site provides access to various digital collections of historic Army materials including: personal papers, oral histories, letters & diaries, Army publications such as old field & technical manuals, doctrinal guidance and more. Center for Military History (Army) Publications Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) Virtual Library The CWIHP disseminates information and perspectives on the history of the Cold War and includes many previously inaccessible and/or classified documents from some of the former Communist countries. Combined Arms Research Library - Digital Library "A project of the Combat Studies Institute, the Operational Leadership Experiences Interview Collection archives firsthand, multi-service accounts from military personnel who planned, participated in and supported operations in the Global War on Terrorism." Congressional Hearings Conducted at the subcommittee or full committee level, hearings provide access to the testimony and data on topics of interest with comments from members of Congress as well as expert witnesses Congressional Record This provides the record and transcripts of the sessions of the House and Senate. Sometimes includes copies of bill or reports and roll call votes. Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents [was the Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents prior to January 29, 2009] Declassified Documents Reference System [DDRS] This is an excellent source. With coverage back to 1945, it provides access to more than 70,000 declassified documents from various government agencies (e.g. CIA, DoD, FBI, NSC, Dept of State etc.). Department of State This provides speeches, press releases and major State Department documents. DoS Web Page Archives [2001-2009] DoS Foreign Affairs Electronic Archives [1997-2001] Digital National Security Archive This provides image files of various documents that have been declassified. The collections available via this resource are: Afghanistan: The Making of U.S. Policy, 1973-1990 Berlin Crisis 1958-1962 China and the United States: From Hostility to Engagement, 1960-1998 Colombia and the United States: Political Violence, Narcotics, and Human Rights, 1948-2010 Cuban Missile Crisis, 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis Revisited: From the Bay of Pigs to the Brink of Nuclear War Death Squads, Guerrilla War, Cover Operations and Genocide: Guatemala and the US, 1954-1999 El Salvador: The Making of U.S. Policy, 1977-1984 El Salvador: War, Peace, and Human Rights, 1980-1994 Iran: the Making of U.S. Policy, 1977-1980 Iran-Contra Affair: The Making of a Scandal, 1983-1988 Iraqgate: Saddam Hussein, U.S. Policy and the Prelude to the Persian Gulf War, 1980-1994 Japan and the United States: Diplomatic, Security and Economic Relations, 1960-1976 Japan and the United States: Diplomatic, Security and Economic Relations, 1977-1992 Kissinger Telephone Conversations: A Verbatim Record of U.S. Diplomacy, 1969-1977 Kissinger Transcripts: A Verbatim Record of U.S. Diplomacy, 1969-1977 National Security Agency: Organization and Operations, 1945-2009 Nicaragua: The Making of U.S. Policy, 1978-1990 Peru: Human Rights, Drugs and Democracy, 1980-2000 Philippines,: U.S. Policy During the Marcos Years, 1965-1986 Presidential Directives on National Security, Part I: From Truman to Clinton Presidential Directives on National Security, Part II: From Truman to George W. Bush South Africa: the Making of U.S. Policy, 1962-1989 Soviet Estimate: U.S. Analysis of the Soviet Union, 1947-1991 Terrorism and U.S. Policy, 1968-2002 United States and the Two Koreas (1969-2000) U.S. Espionage and Intelligence, 1947-1996 U.S. Intelligence and China: Collection, Analysis and Covert Action U.S. Intelligence Community After 9/11 U.S. Intelligence Community: Organization, Operations and Management, 1947-1989 U.S. Intelligence on Weapons of Mass Destruction: From World War II to Iraq U.S. Military Uses of Space, 1945-1991 U.S. Nuclear History: Nuclear Arms and Politics in the Missile Age, 1955-1968 U.S. Nuclear Non-Proliferation Policy, 1945-1991 U.S. Policy in the Vietnam War, Part I: 1954-1968 U.S. Policy in the Vietnam War, Part II: 1969-1975 Documents in Law, History and Diplomacy The Avalon Project at the Yale Law School provides access to many important original documents related to the areas of law, history and diplomacy. They are organized by century. Major collections Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) "The Foreign Relations of the United States series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity." These volumes contain documents from various Presidential libraries and federal agencies and include some declassified records. Search Foreign Relations Volumes State Department Digital Collection [1945-1976] University of Wisconsin Digital Collection [1861-1958/1960] Historical Documents - Air War College [AWC] Gateway to Internet Resources This site provides links to various sites for important historical documents. Military Education & Research Library Network (MERLN) Digital Collections This portal provides access to a number of unique military collections that have been digitized. This includes: historical monographs, student papers, lectures, conference proceedings, personal paper collections, reports, legislation and more. National Archives - Archival Research Catalog (ARC) The ARC is the online catalog of the National Archives and it includes access to many digitized files. National Archives Record Administration [NARA] ...is a treasure trove of important documents from US History Executive Orders & Presidential Proclamations Codification Executive Orders Disposition Tables Archival Database System National Security Archive George Washington University Documents These electronic briefing books provide access to important declassified documents related to US national security, military history, foreign policy, intelligence and more Office of the Secretary of Defense FOIA Reading Room This site provides access to a number of documents that have been released through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process and are available on a large number of topics Official Documents System of the United Nations ODS covers all types of official United Nations documentation, beginning in 1993. Older UN documents are, however, added to the system on a daily basis. ODS also provides access to the resolutions of the General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council from 1946 onwards. The system does not contain press releases, UN sales publications, the United Nations Treaty Series or information brochures issued by the Department of Public Information. Our Documents This official US Government site provides access to 100 milestone documents from 1776 to 1965. Peace Agreements Digital Collection Part of the Margarita S. Studemeister Digital Library in International Conflict Management, this collection contains the full-text of agreements signed by the major contending parties ending inter- and intra-state conflicts worldwide since 1989. Presidential Libraries Presidential Libraries can provide access to many important documents issued during a presidential administration. Public Papers of the President This series provides a compilation of the messages and papers of each President. Also included are Presidential writings, addresses and public remarks and more. Speeches and Press Briefings DoD Homeland Security State Department White House Truth Commissions Digital Collection Also part of the of the Margarita S. Studemeister Digital Library in International Conflict Management, this collection contains decrees establishing truth commission and similar bodies of inquiry worldwide as well as the reports by those groups. U.S. Army Center of Military History Online Bookshelves War Times Journal This site provides access to a variety of documents, orders & dispatches, eyewitness accounts and memoirs from historic figures including: Bonaparte, Davout, Nelson, Wellington and more. Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents This series is a companion to the Public Papers of the President series and provides timely access to proclamations, executive orders, speeches and more. Became the Daily Compilation of Presidential Documents on January 29, 2009. World War Poster Collection This University of North Texas site provides access to over 600 World War I and World War II posters. Conflict Specific Documents Civil War War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies (1880 - 1901) This provides access to the formal reports of both the Union and Confederate armies as well as correspondence, orders and more. World War I Guide to World War I Materials This Library of Congress website provides access to the various LoC digital collections including photographs, documents, newspapers, films, sheet music and sound recordings. U.S. Army Center of Military History Online Bookshelves: World War I World War I Collection This provides access to some of the UW-Madison's World War I Special Collection with a particular focus on the European aspects of the war. It is particularly strong in rescue and relief efforts and propaganda materials. World War I Document Archive This is an international archive of primary documents concerning the Great War (WWI) World War II American Forces in Action Series (Army Center of Military History) Army Ground Forces Studies This series was prepared during the course of WWII and published thereafter. "The objective was to give an account of wartime activities from the Command's perspective, presenting the difficulties, lessons and mistakes uncovered in its operations." Historic Government Publications From World War II : A Digital library A Digital collection of more than 300 U.S. Government publications distributed during the course of the war. U.S. Army in World War II [also known as the "Green Books"] World War II Resources This site provides access to many original documents and primary source materials regarding all aspects of WWII. See also their US Navy in WWII pages -- http://www.ibiblio.org/pha/navywwii.html World War II Resources US Navy in WWII World War II - Primary Documents This site links to a large number of sites which host specific types of primary documents related to WWII including sites that have sounds, images and photographs of the war. Occupation Forces in Europe History of the occupation of Germany (1945-1959). All documents are full text and can downloaded in .pdf. Historical Division, HQ EUCOM Korean War History of United States Naval Operations: Korea Naval Historical Center site with related links to other sources and documents. Korean War Educator Provides After Action and Command Reports U.S. Army in the Korean War Vietnam U.S. Army Center of Military History Vietnam Studies Virtual Vietnam Archive This archive enables provides access to over 500,000 pages of scanned documents pertaining to the Vietnam war including some declassified materials. Some audio and video files are also included. Persian Gulf War Gulf War Air Power Survey Air Force Historical Studies Office site Summary Report v. 1: Planning and Command and Control v. 2: Operations and Effects and Effectiveness v. 3: Logistics and Support v. 4: Weapons, Tactics, and Training and Space Operations v. 5: A Statistical Compendium and Chronology GulfLINK This site was established to provide access to medical, operational and intelligence documents from the 1990-1991 Gulf War. Desert Shield/Desert Storm This provides access to the Center of Military History electronic books on the Gulf War. Office of the Secretary of Defense Reading Room - Persian Gulf War This provides access to DoD reports that have been requested through the Freedom of Information Act Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) CMH Online Bookshelves General Web Sites Department of Defense Inspector General [DoDIG] Audit and Evaluation Reports "The DOD Inspector General serves as an independent and objective official in DoD responsible for conducting, supervising, monitoring and initiating audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the DoD." Audit and Evaluation reports can be found in PDF from 1990 to the present. Government Accountability Office [GAO] (formerly: General Accounting Office) The GAO is a congressional watchdog agency that produces many very useful reports. The Library has paper or microfiche copies of many of these reports. The GAO database contains all publicly released reports since FY 95. MERLN -- Military Education and Research Library Network MERLN allows one to search the library catalogs of significant US military educational institutions as well as two periodical indexes which specifically target military publications. The library catalogs of the following institutions are represented: Air University, Joint Forces Staff College, Army War College, Combined Arms Research Library (Army Command and General Staff College), Marine Corps University Research Center, Military History Institute, National Defense University, Naval Postgraduate School, Naval War College, US Air Force Academy, US Military Academy, and the US Naval Academy. The periodical indexes are: Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals [AULIMP] and the Staff College Automated Military Periodical index [SCAMPI]. Congressional Information Web Sites Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report This full-text database provides reports on significant legislation, floor action and major policy issues in Congress. Also included are; roll call votes, presidential speeches, election coverage and more. Congressional Information Resources This is a page maintained by DKL librarians with a more comprehensive list of congressional information resources. Congressional Research Service [CRS] reports Intelligence and Related Issues This unofficial site is loaded and maintained by the Federation of American Scientists [FAS] Military and National Security Documents Index Nuclear, Chemical and Missile Weapons and Proliferation Documents Index Congressional Researcher This full-text database provides information on current and controversial issues in areas such as economic, social, political and international affairs. Each report includes historical background, milestones, the current situation and outlook and the pros and cons of each issue. ProQuest Congressional It provides access to published and unpublished congressional hearings, reports, and documents since 1789. Also includes the Congressional Record and its predecessors. GPO Federal Digital System (FDsys) Among other things, this provides access to the same kinds of congressional information as listed under Thomas as well as the US Code and the Constitution. Major Studies and Issue Briefs of the Congressional Research Service 1916- An arm of the Library of Congress, CRS writes background reports for members of Congress on the various topics of interest to them, including the budget, armed forces, national security and more.The cumulative index is on CD-ROM and the full-text of the various reports issued by this agency are available in microformat. Many of the more recent CRS reports are now appearing on the Internet and the library also has some in electronic format through our digital library available through BOSUN. Many of those that are available on the Internet can be found through our Congressional Research Service links. Thomas Thomas provides access to the following kinds of congressional information: Bill status, summary and text, major legislation, Public Laws, Roll Call votes, Congressional Record, committee reports, links to House and Senate publications and more. Military and/or Strategy Related Links This is a list of a FEW suggested sites. Africa Center for Strategic Studies Africa Governance Monitoring and Advocacy Project Publications Africa Ghana Kenya Malawi Mauritius Mozambique Rwanda Sierra Leone South Africa Air University Center for Strategy and Technology Air War College Center for Strategic Leadership Studies Air War College Gateway to the Internet Issues, Doctrine, and Warfighting Leadership, Ethics, & Command Central Military Index to the Internet Internet Special Operations - Specials Ops Americans and the World This provides a source of comprehensive information on US public opinion on international issues and includes The Digest, which provides comprehensive analyses on polling on various international topics. Army Center for Military History Army War College Center for Strategic Leadership Army War College Strategic Studies Institute Publications Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies Publications Brookings Institution Publications Programs & Policy Centers Research Topic areas Cato Institute Publications Research Areas Center for a New American Security [CNAS] Publications Projects Center for Army Lessons Learned Virtual Research Library Center for Defense Information (CDI) Research Topics Center for Emerging Threats and Opportunities Publications Projects Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies Publications Center for Nonproliferation Studies (Monterey Institute of International Studies) Publications Center for International Security and Cooperation [CISAC] at Stanford University Publications Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Publications Research Focus areas Center for the Study of Chinese Military Affairs (CSCMA) Cold War International History Project [CWIHP] Document Library Command and Control Research Program (CCRP) Research The Dupuy Institute Fort Leavenworth Foreign Military Studies Office [FMSO] George C. Marshall European Center for Strategic Studies Marshall Center Papers Heritage Foundation ABM/Missile Defense Africa Asia and the Pacific Europe International Organizations Latin America Middle East National Security Russia and Eurasia Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) Occasional Papers Institute of National Strategic Studies (INSS) Institute of World Affairs (IWA) Publications ISN - International Relations and Security Network International Council on Security and Development (ICOS) Document Centre Publications Jamestown Foundation Publications Chechnya Weekly China Brief Eurasia Daily Monitor Global Terrorism Analysis Joint Doctrine Joint Warfighting Center National Defense University Center for Counter Proliferation Research (CCP) Publications Center for Technology and National Security Policy Center for Technology and National Security Policy Publications Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD Center) Publications Institute for National Strategic Studies NATO Defense College Research Papers Occasional Papers Seminar Reports Monographs Forum Papers NATO Official Home Page Publications Near East South Asia Center for Strategic Studies RAND Online Publications National Security International Affairs National Security Force Structure and Employment Terrorism and Homeland Security Stockholm International Peace Research Institute [SIPRI] Databases Publications Triangle Institute for Security Studies Publications U.S. Air Force Counterproliferation Center Publications and Research U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century (USCNS/21) USAID Development Experience Clearinghouse Search the Development Experience System (DEXS) PDF Full Text Search United Nations Documents Publications Treaty Information Arms Control Agreements Council of Europe Treaties European Commission Treaties Office Database International Committee of the Red Cross International Humanitarian Law League of Nations Treaty Series (LNTS) Database Library of Congress - Senate Treaties Multilaterals Project (Fletcher School - Tufts University) North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) e-Library Official Texts Standardization Agreements (STANAGs) United Nations Treaty Collection Status of Treaties UN Treaty Series Database (UNTS) UN Treaty Series Cumulative Index US Department of State Treaty Affairs United States Treaties in Force Treaties Pending in the Senate Multilateral Treaties - US Depositary Treaties and Other International Acts Series (TIAS) US Collective Defense Arrangements Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation (ISN) Treaties and Agreements Book Reviews See the "Book Review" section of our Subject Guides by Topic page Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Reconstruction See the "Ethnic Conflict, Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Reconstruction" section on our Subject Guides by Topic Page Public Opinion See the "Public Opinion" section of our Subject Guide on Reference Tools |
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