Research Guides: PSC 150: Introduction to International Relations: References & Countries' Information

Reference Collections

CQ Researcher This link opens in a new window
CQ Researcher provides award winning in-depth coverage of the most important issues of the day.
Issues and Controversies This link opens in a new window
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Essays on today’s crucial issues and hot topics in politics, business, education, the environment, medicine, and more. A great resource for overview and persuasive papers and speeches.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale) This link opens in a new window
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This series takes a pro-con approach to today’s social issues and hot topics in politics, business, education, the environment, medicine, and more. It's the perfect resource when you have to take one side of a debate or have to write a persuasive essay.
Points of View Reference Center (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Containing resources that present multiple sides of an issue, this database provides rich content that can help students assess and develop persuasive arguments and essays, better understand controversial issues and develop analytical thinking skills.

Statista Search for statistics, demographics, opinions, data series and studies on many topics, countries, and industries.

World Bank Open Data Provides access to comprehensive annual statistics on external debt stocks and flows for 120 developing countries.

World Statistics - International statistics international statistics, country population, economic and social data provided by International Organizations. Search by indicators, and then select countries.

The World Factbook provides basic intelligence on the history, people, government, economy, energy, geography, environment, communications, transportation, military, terrorism, and transnational issues for 266 world entities.

Countries & Areas U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets by U.S. Department of State

County Studies This website contains the on-line versions of books previously published in hard copy by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress between 1986 and 1998. Each study offers a comprehensive description and analysis of the country or region's historical setting, geography, society, economy, political system, and foreign policy.