Guides: Political Science: International and Comparative Politics

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OSCE Elections
"Recognizing that democratic elections form the basis for legitimate government, the OSCE (Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe) observes elections throughout its 57 participating States. It also provides technical assistance to improve the legislative and administrative framework for elections in specific countries."
Carter Center Election Reports
"A nongovernmental organization, The Carter Center has helped to improve life for people in more than 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy and human rights; preventing disease; and improving mental health care."
ElectionGuide
"ElectionGuide is provided by the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES), an international nonprofit dedicated to strengthening electoral democracy. Launched in 1998 through a grant from USAID, ElectionGuide is the most comprehensive and timely source of verified election information available online".
U.S. Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
The annual Country Reports on Human Rights Practices, also known as the Human Rights Reports, cover internationally recognized individual, civil, political, and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
UN Resources and Documents
The United Nations has been publishing documents since its founding. At one time, the printing presses of the Organization ran 24 hours a day to keep up with the UN's publishing needs. Most documents are now only published electronically
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch conducts investigations of human rights abuses around the world. The staff of investigators actively research and report on more than 90 countries. The Human Rights Watch reports are searchable by country, topic, and date.
Amnesty International
Amnesty international "produces reports based on rigorous and independent research. These reports document patterns of human rights abuses and provide a blueprint for change."

News

Access World News This link opens in a new window
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A collection of thousands of U.S. and global news sources.
NexisUni This link opens in a new window
News, business and legal sources from LexisNexis. newspapers, magazines, and some journals. Coverage includes general news topics; foreign language news; company, industry, and market news; legal news; general health topics; accounting/tax info; government topics.
ProQuest U.S. Newsstream This link opens in a new window
More than 350 newspapers, many with full-text. Coverage 1995 to present. The Major Newspapers collection includes The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more.
New York Times Digital Edition (1980 to present) This link opens in a new window
Full-text access to New York Times. Requires account registration (see instructions).
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Russian Newspapers This link opens in a new window
Comprehensive coverage of national news, current events, economic developments and cultural events in Russia. Also has several English-language newspapers including the Moscow Times.

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