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Databases (MSU only)

CIAO (Columbia International Affairs Online)
Theory and research in international affairs from 1991 onward. Includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. Also contains country profiles.
Public Affairs Information Service International w/ Archive
Citations to journal articles, books, government documents, etc. Coverage includes Economic conditions, Government, Human Rights, International Relations, Politics, Social conditions & Trade, from over 120 countries throughout the world.

CIA World Factbook (U.S. Central Intelligence)
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Profiles of every nation in the world. Each profile includes demographic, political, and economic data.
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Statistical information on each country includes land and water area, boundaries, elevations, population, birth & death rates, life expectancy, ethnic groups, GDP, inflation rate, unemployment rate, exports, imports, transportation, the military and more.
Center for Security Studies - Resources
Successor to the International Relations and Security Network (ISN). It features the publications and analyses of CSS experts, external partners and like-minded institutions in order to promote further dialogue on important international relations and security-related issues.