Research Links
Research links are your way to access the best the Internet has to offer on foreign policy and international relations. The list is kept up to date by staffers from CFR's Library and Research Services Department.
Humanitarian Relief Organizations Research Links direct volunteers and donors to organizations that provide assistance during humanitarian crises.
See more in Nonstate Actors and Nongovernmental Organizations; United States; Humanitarian Intervention
The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, "determined to protect the climate system for present and future generations," acknowledged that the climate system is a shared resource whose stability can be affected by greenhouse gases and human activity. Climate Change Research Links highlights resources about effects of climate change on international issues, and includes news, databases, statistics, conventions, and treaties.
See more in Global; Climate Change
How can the United States protect cyberspace "control system of our country," without restricting the open "flow of information on the Internet"? What should countries consider when developing international cybersecurity standards and protocol? What should their citizens know to protect their information and their rights? Cybersecurity Policy Research Links provide news, background information, legislation, analysis, and international efforts to protect government and the public's information.
See more in United States; Cybersecurity; Internet Policy
The Americas Research Links include news, country background, government and diplomatic representation, data, U.S. policy toward the Americas, organizations, history of the Americas, comprehensive research guides.
See more in Latin America and the Caribbean; North America; Politics and Strategy
Iraq War Research Links provide news, analyses, government reports, history, costs, and more.
See more in Iraq; Nation Building; Wars and Warfare
"Flows of migrants and refugees influence and change the social, economic and political dynamics of their destinations -- and the places they have left behind," writes the Inter Press Service on human migration. In the United States, politicians are saying they are committed to reform of the U.S. immigration system. Immigration Research Links provides resources for news, legislation, statistics, organizations, and reports on immigration.
See more in Migration; Immigration
With the Universal Declaration of the Human Rights in 1948, the international community committed to prevent future mass atrocities and violations of human rights. Democracy and Human Rights Research Links provide news, research guides, organizations, country assessments, and more information on political reform and human rights.
See more in Global; Peace, Conflict, and Human Rights
News, speeches, data, economic organizations and government agencies, research guides and resources related to corruption, labor, and trade.
See more in Global; Economics; International Finance
What's the difference between debt and deficit? What does the "fiscal cliff," a combination of tax increases and spending cuts, mean for deficit reduction? Research Links on Debt and Deficits provides news, research, data, and proposed solutions on debt and deficit in the United States (local and federal) and international comparisons.
See more in Financial Crises; United States; Budget, Debt, and Deficits
How does education in the United States compare to education in other nations? Research links for news, statistics, and reports on comparative education.
See more in United States; Education
Links to news, country background, data, U.S. policy toward Russia, and resources related to Russia's energy, ecomony, and nonproliferation.
See more in Russian Federation
Provides background information and research links on Africa, including sections on news, country background, history, data, government, and U.S. policy towards Africa.
See more in Africa (sub-Saharan); Politics and Strategy
Includes news, history, data, and other resources on defense strategy, arms trade, intelligence, NATO, drones, proliferation, and warfare.
See more in United States; Defense and Security; Global
Provides background information and research links on Europe and U.S. policy towards Europe, including sections on news, government, data, history, and resources on the European financial situation.
See more in Europe; Financial Crises; Politics and Strategy
Provides research links to background information on the Middle East and U.S. policy towards the Middle East, including sections on news, government, data, and history, and resources for additional information on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict and the Arab Revolt.
See more in Middle East and North Africa
Osama bin Laden's messages reached his followers and his opponents through multiple media channels. Research Links aims to provide researchers with a more comprehensive timeline of statements made by bin Laden between 1994 to 2011, as well as additional background information.
See more in Middle East and North Africa; Terrorist Leaders
Links to news, background and history of Asian countries, Asian governments and diplomats, U.S. policy toward Asia, and organizations.
See more in Asia and Pacific
Research links about international trade and investment, including news, policy, agreements, and markets.
See more in Trade; International Finance
President Obama listed infrastructure as one of the key investments to the United State's long-term economic growth and its ability to be a world leader. However, by some estimates from 2006 and 2007 data, the U.S. government expenditure on infrastructure recently dropped to about 2.4% of its GDP, while Europe spends 5% of its GDP and China spends about 9% of its GDP in this sector.
See more in United States; Infrastructure
How can businesses prevent partnering with corrupt businesses abroad and enforce ethical practices in their organizations? Links to news, policies, conferences, guides, tools, and corporate social responsibility initiatives to fight corruption in business and create a competitive, honest international market.
See more in Corruption and Bribery; Trade
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