Recommended Sites - Global Issues
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General

   
Council on Foreign Relations
     

Nonpartisan group promoting understanding of foreign policy and America’s role in the world.  Information grouped into both regions of the world and specific issues.

   
Foreign Relations of the United States
     

Includes major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity from 1861 - present. 

   


Global Issues in Context new

     

Country information for students, travelers & researchers. International viewpoints on global issues.  Use Browse Issues,Topics, Country Finder & search functions to explore.

   


United Nations

     

United Nations official website describes the UN’s goals and plans, their activities in the world, and breaking news.  CyberSchoolBus is a section specifically for children.

   

Terrorism and Homeland Security

   
Defense Link
      Official U.S. Defense Department Communication Office Site.
    Homeland Security new
      Tips for citizens on emergency preparedness, and news on the latest terrorism threats and advisories.
   
Iraq Coalition Casualty Count
     

Statistics on casualties in Iraq and Afghanistan.

   
National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States - Includes the 9-11 Final Report.
      The bipartisan committee formed to prepare a full and complete account of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the United States and present recommendations for preventing attacks in the future.
   
National Security Archive
      Non-government and non-profit site with primary source material on U.S. terrorism policy.