Research Guides: Diplomacy and World Affairs: Articles

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Databases for Diplomacy and World Affairs Research

Web of Science - All Databases This link opens in a new window
This search platform offers the Web of Science Core Collection (Science Citation Index Expanded, Social Sciences Citation Index, Arts & Humanities Citation Index, Emerging Sources Citation Index) as well as KCI (Korean Journal Database) and SciELO Citation Index. Web of Science Core Collection is a premier resource that includes over 21,000 peer-reviewed, high-quality scholarly journals published worldwide (including Open Access journals); over 205,000 conference proceedings; and over 104,000 editorially selected books. Search across all databases on the platform to find content spanning multiple disciplines, document types, and formats and discover the citation connections between these diverse content sets.
Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) This link opens in a new window
Searchable full-text library of resources for theory and research in international affairs, including online books, journals, working papers, research projects, conference proceedings, policy briefs, country profiles, and more.

Country Studies (Library of Congress)
In-depth, book-length studies of 101 countries published by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress between 1986 and 1998. [JD 5/11]

ProQuest Politics This link opens in a new window
This collection provides access to databases (including PAIS and Worldwide Political Science Abstracts) covering the international literature in political science and public administration/policy, along with related fields.

UN United Nations International Law
Includes an overview of the development and codification of international legal principles, information on treaties, and links out to international courts and tribunals (including the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda).
Universal Human Rights Index
This database provides access to human rights information from the United Nations system. It contains the conclusions and recommendations of the seven International Human Rights Treaty Bodies (since 2000) and of the Special Procedures of the Human Rights Council (since 2006).
Washington Office on Latin America
WOLA promotes human rights, democracy, and social justice by working with partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to shape policies in the United States and abroad. Their website contains analysis, news, and publications.

Westlaw This link opens in a new window
Online research service that provides a comprehensive collection of news, business, and law related information for students.

DWA Related Websites

Access to Mideast and Islamic Resources (AMIR)
CIA's Suggested Reading on Intelligence Work
International Court of Justice
Website provides information about the court body as well as material pertaining to past/present cases before the court.
US Department of State Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
US Department of State Embassy Sites
Links out to the websites of U.S. Embassies, Consulates, and Diplomatic Missions.
US House Committee on Foreign Affairs
UN Research Databases
Includes resources that allow you to browse/search through treaties, photos, declarations, terminology and more.
Foreign Relations of the United States
The Foreign Relations of the United States series is the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions that have been declassified and edited for publication.

Open Access Journals

These open access publications may not be included in the article databases listed on this page. Searching these resources you will find additional articles on topics in this field.