Global Studies Summer Workshop
July 14-20, 2013
United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Truth and Reconciliation Commission Reports
- Bosnia-Herzegovinia –
- Chile – Rettig Report (1993); Valech Report (2004)
- South Africa – Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Resources
CIA World Factbook –
Provided by the U.S. government this resource provides current information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities.
Political Risk Yearbook – current only
Used by business to determine regime stability, this resource has a wealth of information related to social, economic, and, in particular, political aspects of about 100 countries.
CQ Researcher
Provides overviews, background, current events and bibliographies on many topics.
Access World News – 1977 to present
Sources include articles from newspapers, news-wires, transcripts, online news, blogs, journals, college and university newspapers, videos and newsletters. You can also use the interface to read Newsweek and some military and government news sources.
Nexis Uni
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe identifies full text publications for users wanting to search news, US and international law, countries or public figures or a combination of these.
New York Times Historical – 1851-
This is the “paper of record” for the United States, but it frequently captures news from around the world. Enter the search including the country’s name and records come up in reverse order with the oldest articles first.
Electronic Resources
Organizations
Simulation Related Links:
Links for all teams
Links for United States of America information
Links for Human Rights Watch
Links for United Nations Peacebuilding Commission
Links for Democratic Republic of Congo
Links for Rwanda
