Easy-to-use, searchable site for information on countries and their political parties, organizations, governments, media, etc.
Contemporary issues 'which have significant moral and human dimensions,' from a Catholic social teaching point of view. Search documents, legislative news, links to social teaching and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Presents research on 'pressing issues - the war on terrorism, developments in the Middle East, nuclear proliferation in South Asia, relations with China, Russia, and Japan - and long-term questions, such as the roles of religion and ethnicity in international politics.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
This site 'monitors democratic conditions around the world, by reviewing background information, assessing the latest campaign news and events, describing trends in voting intention, and reporting on the outcome of a particular ballot.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
An 'independent, non-profit, multinational organisation working through field-based analysis and advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict.' Reports on countries and thematic issues (such as HIV/AIDS and international terrorism), conflict histories, maps, and more. In several languages. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
Looks at 'three countries [Peru, Georgia, Sao Tome] where global forces contribute to corruption, but where a movement for greater openness is helping people fight back.' Includes the 'top 20 most corrupt countries,' and the 'top 20 least corrupt countries.'. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index)
A gateway to IGC projects advancing 'the work of progressive organizations and individuals for peace, justice, economic opportunity, human rights, democracy and environmental sustainability through strategic use of online technologies.'
An intergovernmental group with member governments on all continents 'seeks to support sustainable democracy in both new and long-established democracies.' In English and Spanish.
