Updated February 2, 2012
Africa Research Links are divided into 9 sections on News; Country Background; History; Data, Surveys, and Polls; Government; Diplomatic Representation; U.S. policy towards Africa; Organizations and Institutes; and Comprehensive Research Guides. See also Middle East Research Links for more on North African countries.
Daily news articles, as well as video interviews and links to information on rallies and protests.
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"African-led series of national public attitude surveys on democracy and governance in Africa."
Some data must be purchased.
(2011)
(2010)
Lists specific government agency websites for each country.
Includes an African government websites search.
Established Oct. 1, 2007 to cover Sub-Saharan Africa
Multimedia collections about Africa; topics covered in collections include religion, history, activism.
Saudi Arabia on the Edge
A leading Middle East scholar pens this "good introduction to the Saudi paradox of social change and political stability and an invaluable guide to the challenges the country faces." More
American Force
An investigation of the use of American force since the end of the Cold War. More
The Struggle for Egypt
A sweeping account of Egypt in the modern era: what Egypt is, what it stands for, and its relation to the world. More
Saudi Arabia in the New Middle East
Gause posits that, though the Arab Awakening has caused tensions in Saudi-American relations, the two countries do not face a crisis and still have significant mutual interests that should be prioritized.
Partners in Preventive Action
The authors assess the strengths and weaknesses of international institutions and provide a set of practical recommendations for how the United States can strengthen the global architecture for preventive action by partnering with those organizations.
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U.S. Trade and Investment Policy
This Independent Task Force report encourages the Obama administration and Congress to adopt a "pro-America" trade policy that brings to more Americans the benefits of global engagement.
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