POLSC 306: Peace Studies

Non-profit public policy research think tank that addresses national and international issues.

CSIS is a bipartisan, nonprofit policy research organization dedicated to providing strategic insights and policy solutions to help decisionmakers chart a course toward a better world.

Full text available from 1922 - presen

Full text available from 1990 - present

Established in 1978, Human Rights Watch is known for its accurate fact-finding, impartial reporting, effective use of media, and targeted advocacy, often in partnership with local human rights groups. Each year, Human Rights Watch publishes more than 100 reports and briefings on human rights conditions in some 90 countries.

The IISS has been advancing global peace and security since 1958. Carefully researched facts and incisive analysis are at the heart of what they do, helping governments, academics, journalists and businesses.

To expose abuses of power and betrayals of the public trust by government, business, and other institutions, using the moral force of investigative journalism to spur reform through the sustained spotlighting of wrongdoing.

What We Do
USIP is America’s nonpartisan institute to promote national security and global stability by reducing violent conflicts abroad.

Full text available from 2009 - present

Full text available from 1985 - present. Sunday edition available in print on the 3rd floor.

Full text available from 1988 - present. Print edition available on the 3rd floor.

Short, detailed reports by the Government Accountability Office.

Non-partisan publisher and think tank dedicated to global issues.

Country briefs and statistics, arranged by country

UN organization addressing technology usage

A-Z list of areas and countries, including detailed "Background Notes" for each.

Find UN documents, issue briefs, and information on current proceedings.

A customized Database of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), foundations and similar institutions enjoying official relations with UNESCO.

".... use the simple or advanced search to find out more about civil society organizations in our large database of over 24,000 entries. The advanced search allows many combinations, including by organization name and type, region and country, consultative status, language, geographic scope, fields of activity and meeting participation.
The iCSO System contains extensive statistical information about organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC, and in the areas of sustainable and social development, advancement of women , financing for development , forests and public administration.