International Public Opinion
- World Public Opinion.orgCovers public opinion by region of the world and by topic.
- Pew Research International AffairsProvides access to world-wide public opinion polls regarding important issues of the day.
- World Values SurveyContains sets of surveys of people throughout the world capturing their beliefs and values.
Economics/Trade
- World Bank Databases This link opens in a new window
Explore different databases maintained by the World Bank, including the World Development Indicators (WDI) and the Global Economic Monitor (GEM). (World Bank)
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowSearch for books and reports published by the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD) that contain their recommendations and research for policymakers and analysts to implement solutions to difficult problems in their respective countries. Areas of research include agriculture, education, employment, energy, environment, finance and investment, social issues, taxation, trade, transport, and more. (OECD)
Democracy, Transparency & Governance
- Freedom HouseProvides scores, reports and statistics covering democracy and freedom across the world. There are reports on civil liberties, political rights, freedom of speech, freedom of press, and countries transitioning to democracy.
- Fragile States Index - Fund for PeaceRanks the level of political stability in every country in the world.
- Transparency InternationalRanks countries by their level of corruption based on assessment by experts and public opinion surveys in the Corruption Perception Index. Also provides reports and publications on policies to fight corruption.
- Worldwide Governance IndicatorsReports on indicators for 212 countries focusing on accountability, political stability, government effectiveness, rule of law and control of corruption.
Conflict/War
- Crimes of War Projectcollaboration of journalists, lawyers and scholars dedicated to raising public awareness of the laws of war and their application to situations of conflict.
- Human Security Report ProjectFocuses on the impact of international involvement in wars, genocides and human rights abuses.
