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Government Information Online
International Information & Foreign Relations
Background Notes
Information on geographic entities and international organizations, updated periodically. Some countries are currently unavailable. [Pre-Jan. 20, 2001 Archive]
Census Bureau's International Programs Center (IPC)
The International Programs Center (IPC), part of the Population Division of the U.S. Bureau of the Census, conducts demographic and socioeconomic studies and strengthens statistical development around the world through technical assistance, training, and software products.
Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
A listing of chiefs of state and cabinet members of foreign governments from the Central Intelligence Agency.
CIA FOIA Electronic Reading Room
The CIA FOIA Electronic Reading Room provides online access to many documents declassified in response to Freedom of Information Act requests, and also details citizens'rights and application processes related to those requests.
Counterterrorism: Annual Reports Archive
Annual & biennial reports from the U.S. State Department's Office of the Coordinator for Counterterrorism. Includes Foreign Terrorist Organizations Designations (1997 & 1999), Patterns of Global Terrorism (1995-1999), and Significant Incidents of Political Violence Against Americans(1995-1998). See Other Reports from the State Department's Counterterrorism Office for latest editions.
Country Analysis Briefs
An overview of the energy situation in major non-OPEC oil exporters. Published by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
Country Commercial Guides
These reports present a comprehensive look at countries' commercial environments, using economic, political and market analysis. Prepared annually by U.S. embassies with the assistance of several U.S. government agencies. [Pre-Jan. 20, 2001 Archive]
Country Reports on Economic Policy and Trade Practices
These reports are intended to provide a single, comparative analysis of the economic policies and trade practices of countries with which the United States has significant economic or trade relationships. [Pre-Jan. 20, 2001 Archive]
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
These reports cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. [Pre-January 20, 2001 Archive]
Country Studies
On-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress under the Country Studies/Area Handbook Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Army. Because the original intent of the Series' sponsor was to focus primarily on lesser known areas of the world or regions in which U.S. forces might be deployed, the series is not all-inclusive.
Department of State Bulletin/Dispatch
Weekly Department of State publication on foreign policy from 1939-1999 available through HeinOnline Treaties.
Digital National Security Archive
Primary resources central to U.S. foreign and military policy since 1945. More than 43,000 declassified documents included in the database.
Diplomatic List
A quarterly publication of missions in the U.S., prepared by the Department of State Office of Protocol. It contains the names of members of the diplomatic staffs of all missions and their spouses. [Pre-Jan. 20, 2001 Archive]
FBI FOIA Electronic Reading Room
The FBI FOIA Electronic Reading Room provides online access to many documents declassified in response to Freedom of Information Act requests, and also details citizens'rights and application processes related to those requests.
Foreign Consular Offices in the United States
The U.S. State Department's directory of foreign consular offices in the U.S. 1999 edition (see archive) includes a listing of national holidays from countries around the world. [Pre-Jan. 20, 2001 Archive]
Foreign Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for U.S. citizens travelling to other countries.
Foreign Labor Statistics
Comparative statistical information on labor conditions and developments abroad.
Foreign Relations of the United States
Department of State publication of documents relating to U.S. foreign policy, including items from Presidential libraries, Departments of State and Defense, National Security Council, CIA, Agency for International Development, and other foreign affairs agencies. Earlier years available from University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries.
Foreign Terrorist Organizations
A listing of groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the Secretary of State, compiled every 2 years.
Global Regional Climate Maps
Climate Prediction Center produces maps and time series for precipitation and surface temperatures for Africa, Asia, Europe, South and Central America, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, and New Zealand.
Handbook of Latin American Studies
A bibliography on Latin America consisting of works selected and annotated by scholars.
HeinOnline Treaties
Full text of all published treaties & agreements to which the US has been a party. Includes: US Treaties & Other International Agreements (UST); Treaties & Other International Acts Series (TIAS); Treaties in Force (TIF) and Guide to Treaties in Force; International Legal Materials (ILM); KAV Agreements; Bevans; Malloy; and Miller. Also includes unpublished treaties and agreements, and treaties and agreements that are no longer in-force.
International trade, see Trade
Key Officers of Foreign Service Posts
Provides the names of key officers at Foreign Service posts with whom American business representatives would most likely have contact. [Archive of issues prior to January 20, 2001]
Local Holidays (International)
National holidays of countries around the world.
National Trade Data Bank (NTDB)
UM only
International trade information from a wide variety of governmental sources; full texts of many publications. Internet access through STAT-USA. *For access, please visit the Information & Research Services desk, 1st floor, McKeldin Library.
Nations of the World
Free internet sources of information on governments and constitutions.
Patterns of Global Terrorism
The State Department's annual report to Congress on terrorism around the world.
Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty
Website of Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty.
STAT-USA
UM only
A database of business, trade, and economic information; includes most of National Trade Data Bank. *For access, please visit the Information & Research Services desk, 1st floor, McKeldin Library.
State Department
Website of the U.S. Department of State. [Archive Site for State Department information prior to January 20, 2001]
U.S. Agency for International Development
Website of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
U.S. Mission to the United Nations
Website of the U.S. Mission to the U.N.
U.S.-China Commission
Website of the U.S.-China Commission.
USA Trade Online UM only
Find specific U.S. export and import information on more than 18,000 commodities world wide. It can create charts and individual reports that can be tailored to your needs. *For access, please visit the Government Documents Reference Desk, 4th floor, McKeldin Library.
World Factbook
Information on countries around the world from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Appendixes include information on international organizations, international environmental agreements, weights and measures, etc. Also includes reference maps.
World News Connection
Articles from foreign newspapers and news services. This is the internet version of Foreign Broadcast Information Service.
