V-Dem Institute
v-dem.net
Research institute that produces comparative datasets and analysis on democratic institutions and political systems worldwide.
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International relations, military affairs, energy, democracy, diplomacy, and global media.
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v-dem.net
Research institute that produces comparative datasets and analysis on democratic institutions and political systems worldwide.
freedomhouse.org
Organization that publishes country assessments of political rights, civil liberties, and democratic governance.
electoralintegrityproject.com
Research project studying election quality through expert surveys, comparative datasets, and publications on electoral integrity.
idea.int
Intergovernmental organization providing electoral data, democracy assessments, and support for democratic institutions.
Annual index assessing countries and territories across electoral process, government functioning, participation, political culture, and civil liberties.
Nonprofit organization supporting elections, democratic institutions, political participation, and civil society programs worldwide.
aceproject.org
Collaborative knowledge resource covering election administration, electoral systems, legal frameworks, and comparative electoral practice.
www.electionguide.org
Database of national elections, referendums, results, electoral systems, and political institutions around the world.
iea.org
International Energy Agency portal for energy statistics, market reports, policy analysis, and energy transition research.
eia.gov
US Energy Information Administration data and analysis on domestic and international energy production, consumption, prices, and trade.
opec.org
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries portal for oil market reports, production data, publications, and member information.
energymonitor.ai
Journalism and analysis covering energy markets, infrastructure, climate policy, and the transition between energy systems.
energypolicy.columbia.edu
Columbia University research center examining energy markets, security, geopolitics, climate policy, and energy transitions.
irena.org
International Renewable Energy Agency data, reports, and policy analysis on renewable energy deployment and energy transitions.
resourcegovernance.org
Independent nonprofit institution researching governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources and supporting policy reform in resource-producing countries.
www.energyinst.org
Annual collection of global data on energy production, consumption, trade, reserves, prices, and emissions by fuel and region.
www.usgs.gov
US government source for statistics and analysis on mineral production, consumption, trade, supply chains, and commodity markets.
britannica.com
General reference articles on world history, civilizations, conflicts, political developments, and historical figures.
sourcebooks.fordham.edu
Fordham University collection of translated and transcribed primary sources spanning ancient, medieval, and modern history.
historytoday.com
Magazine publishing articles and commentary on historical events, people, debates, and connections between past and present.
nsarchive.gwu.edu
George Washington University research institute publishing declassified documents on US foreign policy, intelligence, and national security.
wilsoncenter.org
Wilson Center program publishing archival documents and research on the international history of the Cold War.
theconversation.com
Articles by academic researchers and editors explaining current affairs, history, politics, science, and public policy for general readers.
clio-infra.eu
Research database of long-run historical indicators on population, welfare, inequality, institutions, and economic performance.
history.state.gov
US Department of State archive of diplomatic history, including the Foreign Relations of the United States documentary series.
digitallibrary.un.org
Searchable repository of United Nations documents, resolutions, voting records, speeches, publications, and metadata.
foreignaffairs.com
Journal published by the Council on Foreign Relations featuring essays and debate on international relations and foreign policy.
foreignpolicy.com
Magazine covering diplomacy, security, economics, international institutions, and global political developments.
cfr.org
US membership organization and think tank publishing research, briefings, explainers, and educational resources on foreign policy.
carnegieendowment.org
International affairs think tank publishing research on foreign policy, security, governance, technology, and regional politics.
crisisgroup.org
Organization conducting field research and policy analysis on armed conflict, crisis prevention, and peace processes.
chathamhouse.org
UK institute publishing research on international affairs, security, economics, energy, environment, and global governance.
belfercenter.org
Harvard Kennedy School research center focused on international security, diplomacy, technology, energy, and environmental policy.
sipri.org
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute data and research on armaments, arms transfers, military spending, conflict, and peace.
un.org
Official portal for United Nations bodies, resolutions, reports, peace operations, international law, and member-state information.
treaties.un.org
Official United Nations repository for registered treaties, treaty status information, certified true copies, and related legal publications.
www.icj-cij.org
Official case records of the International Court of Justice, including contentious cases, advisory proceedings, orders, and judgments.
reuters.com
International news agency reporting on politics, markets, business, conflicts, and major events across regions.
bbc.com
News service of the UK public broadcaster covering domestic and international politics, economics, conflict, science, and society.
theguardian.com
World news section of the UK-based newspaper covering international politics, conflict, climate, migration, and human rights.
mondediplo.com
English edition of a French monthly publishing analysis of international politics, economics, society, and culture.
axios.com
International news section covering diplomacy, security, elections, economics, and major developments by region.
restofworld.org
Nonprofit publication reporting on technology, labor, economics, and society outside the United States and Western Europe.
cpj.org
Nonprofit organization documenting attacks, imprisonment, censorship, and other threats affecting journalists and press freedom worldwide.
apnews.com
International news agency covering politics, conflict, business, climate, science, sports, and events across regions.
www.aljazeera.com
Qatar-based international news network covering politics, conflict, economics, society, and current affairs across regions.
dw.com
Germany's international public broadcaster reporting on global politics, economics, culture, science, and society in multiple languages.
warontherocks.com
Publication featuring analysis and commentary on national security, defense strategy, military operations, and international affairs.
iiss.org
International Institute for Strategic Studies research on armed forces, conflict, defense policy, security, and strategic affairs.
bellingcat.com
Investigative journalism organization using open-source evidence to examine conflicts, human rights abuses, extremist networks, and state activity.
sipri.org
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute database of military expenditure by country, region, and economic measure since 1949.
defenseone.com
News and analysis on US and international defense policy, procurement, military technology, personnel, and operations.
breakingdefense.com
Publication covering defense policy, procurement, military technology, industry programs, and strategic developments.
stimson.org
US think tank researching international security, arms control, conflict prevention, environmental security, and global governance.
armscontrol.org
US organization publishing research and news on nuclear, chemical, biological, and conventional weapons and arms-control policy.
www.rusi.org
UK research institute publishing analysis on defense, security, conflict, military sciences, financial crime, and technology.
www.nato.int
NATO repository of communiqués, declarations, agreements, policies, strategic concepts, and other official documents.
missilethreat.csis.org
CSIS reference resource on ballistic and cruise missile systems, missile defense, space systems, and related global developments.
asiatimes.com
Publication covering politics, economics, security, technology, and international affairs across Asia and the Pacific.
thediplomat.com
Magazine covering politics, security, economics, diplomacy, and society in the Asia-Pacific region.
meduza.io
English-language edition of the Riga-based Russian news outlet covering Russia, neighboring states, politics, society, and the war in Ukraine.
al-monitor.com
News and analysis covering politics, security, economics, and diplomacy across the Middle East and North Africa.
africa-confidential.com
Subscription publication covering politics, government, business, security, and international relations across African countries.
Publication covering Latin American and Caribbean politics, social movements, economics, culture, and relations with the United States.
euractiv.com
News network reporting on European Union institutions, legislation, public policy, and politics across member states.
scmp.com
Hong Kong-based English-language newspaper covering China, Hong Kong, Asia, business, technology, and international affairs.
www.himalmag.com
Regional magazine publishing reporting, essays, and criticism on politics, society, culture, and history across South Asia.
www.americasquarterly.org
Publication covering politics, economics, democracy, security, and social change across Latin America and the Caribbean.
ofac.treas.gov
US Office of Foreign Assets Control portal for sanctions programs, designation lists, licenses, enforcement actions, and compliance guidance.
sanctionsmap.eu
European Union database of restrictive measures organized by country, sanctions regime, legal act, and type of measure.
csis.org
CSIS research program examining economic security, trade, sanctions, supply chains, development, and geoeconomic competition.
atlanticcouncil.org
Atlantic Council program researching economic statecraft, finance, sanctions, currencies, trade, and the international economic system.
opensanctions.org
Structured database combining sanctions, politically exposed persons, debarments, and related entities from public sources worldwide.
sanctions.kse.ua
Kyiv School of Economics project tracking sanctions against Russia, foreign business activity, implementation gaps, and economic effects.
castellum.ai
Commercial compliance platform aggregating sanctions, export-control, and related watchlists from jurisdictions and international organizations.
www.gov.uk
UK government list of people, entities, and ships designated under sanctions regulations, with identifiers and designation details.
main.un.org
Official consolidated list of individuals and entities subject to sanctions imposed by the United Nations Security Council.
techpolicy.press
Nonprofit publication covering technology policy, platform governance, artificial intelligence, digital rights, and online information systems.
csis.org
CSIS research program examining technology competition, cybersecurity, telecommunications, digital governance, and technology standards.
digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
European Commission portal for digital strategy, legislation, regulatory implementation, funding programs, and technology policy.
freedomhouse.org
Annual country assessments of internet access, restrictions on online content, surveillance, censorship, and violations of user rights.
cset.georgetown.edu
Georgetown University research center studying emerging technologies and their implications for national security and public policy.
www.ntia.gov
US agency responsible for telecommunications and information policy, spectrum management, broadband programs, and internet governance work.
www.itu.int
International Telecommunication Union resources and data on telecommunications regulation, competition, markets, licensing, and digital policy.
digitalpolicyalert.org
Public database tracking proposed and adopted government policies affecting digital markets, online platforms, data governance, and emerging technology.
brookings.edu
US think tank publishing research on governance, economics, foreign policy, social policy, and metropolitan development.
rand.org
US nonprofit research organization studying defense, security, health, education, infrastructure, economics, and international affairs.
atlanticcouncil.org
US think tank publishing research and convening programs on international security, economics, technology, energy, and regional affairs.
wilsoncenter.org
US congressional research institution publishing scholarship and policy analysis on international affairs, history, and regional issues.
lowyinstitute.org
Australian think tank researching international affairs, Indo-Pacific strategy, global trends, and Australian foreign policy.
csis.org
Washington-based think tank researching defense, security, economics, technology, energy, and regional foreign-policy issues.
European think tank publishing research and commentary on European foreign policy, security, economics, and regional affairs.
worldview.stratfor.com
Subscription publication offering geopolitical forecasts, risk analysis, and assessments of political, economic, and security developments.
www.orfonline.org
India-based think tank publishing research on foreign policy, security, economics, technology, energy, and sustainable development.
issafrica.org
African research institute working on conflict, crime, governance, peace operations, migration, and human security across the continent.
merics.org
Berlin-based research institute focused on contemporary China, including politics, economics, technology, foreign policy, and Europe-China relations.
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The White House vows to sanction any country that continues to do business with Tehran.
Facing regional turmoil and domestic criticism, Jordan’s ruler is spending more time overseas and less time talking to the press.
Attempts to ostracize the AfD have fueled both the rise and radicalization of Germany’s far-right party.
The United States must learn to forget the pain of humiliation.
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Trump's war has brought American strategy to a dead end.
Civilizationism would upend America's role in the world.
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