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Information on conflict management, conflict prevention, peace building, peacekeeping and other peace operations can be found in the Negotiation and Conflict Management section of this web site.

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Statistics/Portals/Archives

    Arms Control Treaty Texts  From the Bureau of Arms Control, this site lists the full-text of some 57 treaties dealing with arms control, weapons of mass destruction, nuclear test-bans, anti-ballistic missiles, non-proliferation and the SALT treaties

    CIA World Factbook  Country profiles, flags and downloadable maps. Includes rank order pages for geography, people, economy, communications, transportation and military data

    Cold War International History Project (CWIHP)  A collection of historical materials and ongoing discussions by governments and people on all sides of the Cold War. Established by the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars and housed on a Smithsonian Institute server

    Correlates of War Project (University of Michigan) Data collection on the conditions associated with the outbreak of war

    Country Indicators for Foreign Policy At-a-glance data sets measuring domestic armed conflict, governance, political instability, militarization, religious and ethnic diversity, economics, human development, and demographic stress

    Facts on International Relations and Security Trends (FIRST)  Integrated database system containing research information from around the world, including facts on armed conflicts and peace keeping, arms production and trade, military spending, nuclear weapons and country indicators. A joint project of SIPRI and ISN

    GlobalSecurity.org Provides links to news, analysis, hearings, reports and archives on security-related topics including military operations, WMD, missile proliferation, space programs, intelligence and homeland security

    Globastat Comparative country data tables in the categories of geography, people, economy, government, communications, military, transportation and GDP analysis.  Based on CIA World Factbook data but has no affiliation and is not endorsed by the CIA

    International Relations and Security Network (ISN)  Information network for the Euro-Atlantic region Includes Security Watch daily news links and a database of abbreviations and acronyms

    Lehman Library of Columbia University Electronic resources subject guide links to security policy, military affairs, intelligence and foreign policy

    National Security Archive  Research institute of international affairs that archives declassified US documents

    OECD statistical portal Data is sorted into 24 topic areas including transport, energy, territorial and communication statistics

    SIPRI Military Expenditure Database  From the Stockholm International Peace Institute, this site provides country by country military expenditures

US Government

Additional US Government departments and agencies can be found in the US Government Information section of this web site.

    Agency for Toxic Substances & Disease Registry (ATSDR) An agency of the Department of Health and Human Services that assesses the effect of hazardous substances and emergency response

    CDC Emergency Preparedness & Response  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website that provides information on threats pertaining to bioterrorism agents, radiation, chemical agents, disease and natural disaster

    Department of Defense The civilian Cabinet organization in command of the US military

    Department of Energy: National Security  Cabinet level organization responsible for energy policy and nuclear security.  The DOE's overriding security policy's are securing the nation's nuclear weapons, promoting international nuclear safety and nonproliferation, and providing nuclear power for the US Navy

    Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Focuses on reducing domestic threats, particularly terrorist attacks and natural disasters

    FDA Counterterrorism A Food and Drug Administration website that provides information on food security and bioterrorism

    Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) The principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice. Law enforcement priorities include counterterrorism, corruption, drug trafficking and organized crime

    National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Provides information on nuclear security and links to supporting offices and laboratories

    National Security Council (NSC)  The primary forum in which the President considers national security and foreign policy issues with senior advisers and cabinet officials

    NIAID Biodefense The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases conducts research aimed at developing medical tools to counter bioterrorism agents including vaccines, therapies and diagnostic tests.  NIAID is part of the National Institutes of Health

    Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Division of DHS responsible for developing security policy to protect air traffic, rail and highway travel, ports, and other forms of transportation

US Military Resources

Intelligence

    Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) (US) An independent agency reporting to the president and responsible for coordinating the nation’s intelligence activities and correlating, evaluating and disseminating intelligence which affects national security

    Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) (US) A combat support agency of the Department of Defense that provides military intelligence to warfighters, defense policymakers and force planners

    Intelligence Online  Targeted to appeal to diplomats, military and political officials, the heads of company security services or academics interested in intelligence matters, business intelligence and international political issues.  Selected full-text articles from the current issue

    MI5: The Security Service (UK) A British intelligence agency charged with protecting national security and economic well-being, and supporting law enforcement

    National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) (US) Provides geospatial intelligence in support of national security. Formerly the National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)

    National Intelligence Council (NIC) (US) Coordination body for the intelligence community and center for strategic thinking

    National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) (US) A Department of Defense agency and member of the intelligence community that is responsible for the nation's reconnaissance satellites

    National Security Agency (NSA)  (US) The nation's cryptologic organization responsible for protecting US information systems and producing foreign intelligence information, including foreign language analysis

    US Intelligence Community Information on IC members, their functions, consumers and relationships with other governmental organizations

Private Sector

    Alion Science and Technology (McLean, VA) Global research and development company primarily serving the US government

    Applied Science & Analysis, Inc.  (Aberdeen, MD) International organization that addresses nuclear, biological and chemical defense and protection issues.

    Booz/Allen/Hamilton Strategic Security Solutions (McLean, VA) Consulting company focusing on strategy, operations and information technology

    Electronic Industries Alliance (Arlington, VA) A partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies.  Policy priorities include internet security

    Honeywell (Morristown, NJ) Technology and manufacturing of aerospace products.  Homeland security page includes security systems for seaports, airports, borders and infrastructures

    Raytheon (Waltham, MA) Defense and aerospace systems supplier

    SAIC (San Diego, MA) Research and engineering company that provides information technology, systems integration and eSolutions to commercial and government customers

Think Tanks/Research Institutes

    American Enterprise Institute (AEI) (Washington, DC) Research covers a broad range, including US politics, international affairs, and US defense and foreign policies. Main publication is The American Enterprise

    ANSER Institute for Homeland Security (Washington, DC) Conducts research and analysis to address ongoing threats to homeland security in the global community

    Arms Control Association  (Washington, DC) Promotes effective arms control policies. Access to fact sheets, papers, treaties and briefings that provide analysis and commentary on arms control proposals, negotiations and agreements, and related national security issues.  Main publication is Arms Control Today (also available through Ginn Library's Electronic Journals page)

    British American Security Information Council (BASIC)  (London; Washington, DC) Analyzes government policies in defense, disarmament, military strategy, and nuclear policies.  Access to reports and papers in three issue areas: nuclear and WMD, European security, and weapons trade

    Brookings Institution (Washington, DC) Devoted to research, analysis, education and publication focused on policy issues in the areas of economics, foreign policy and governance.  Access to online reports. Journals are available through Ginn Library's Electronic Journals page.

    Canadian Institute of International Affairs (CIIA) (Toronto, ON) Brings together private sector, government, academia and NGO, and the public to examine global issues

    Canadian Institute of Strategic Studies  (Toronto, ON) Concerned with the analysis and interpretation of major contemporary national or international security issues as they affect Canada. Links to Canadian government and NGO sites as well as international research institutions and NGO pages

    Carnegie Endowment for International Peace  (Washington, DC) Promotes cooperation between nations and active international engagement by the US. Focuses on China, Russia, Eurasia, non-proliferation and democracy. Access to policy briefs and working papers.  Publishes ProliferationNews, Foreign Policy (FP is available through Ginn Library's Electronic Journals page)

    CATO Institute (Washington, DC) Research covers a broad range, including defense and national security, foreign policy and terrorism

    Center for Contemporary Conflict (CCC) (Monterey, CA) Research on current and emerging security issues

    Center for Defense Information (CDI)  (Washington, DC) Provides information and analysis on issues of security policy, strategy, operations, weapons systems and defense budgeting. Hot topics include terrorism, space security, arms control and Iraq.  Access to online newsletters, including CDI Defense Monitor

    Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)  (Washington, DC) Policy analysis and impact studies cover key functional areas, such as international finance, emerging markets, US domestic, foreign and economic policy, and national security issues. Publications include The Washington Quarterly (available through Ginn Library's Electronic Journals page)

    Center for Security Policy  (Washington, DC) Promotes international peace through American strength. Considers a wide range of international and national security issues, in particular, those involving regional, defense, economic, financial and technology developments that affect the security of the US

    Commonwealth Institute  (Cambridge, MA) concentrates on issues of international security, inequality and poverty. Sponsored projects include the Project on Defense Alternatives, The RMA Debate, Defense Strategy Review, and Chinese Military Power. Publishes online newsletter of economic indicators, Pulse of Capitalism

    Council for a Livable World  (Washington, DC) An arms control organization focused on halting the spread of weapons of mass destruction, opposing a national missile defense system, cutting Pentagon waste and reducing excessive arms exports

    Council on Foreign Relations (New York) Dedicated to increasing understanding of the world and the foreign policy choices governments face. Articles grouped by topic and region, and include defense, homeland security, economics, environment, energy, globalization, technology, and peace and conflict. CFR's Foreign Affairs journal is available through Ginn Library's Electronic Journals page

    East-West Institute  (Global) International institution that aims to reduce tensions from Eurasia to the trans-Atlantic region through long-term trust building projects and a network of private and public sector leaders in more than 40 nations. Links

    Federation of American Scientists  (Washington, DC) A policy organization whose Board of Sponsors includes over 55 American Nobel Laureates, AFS is  engaged in analysis and advocacy on science, technology,  and public policy for  global security. Features documents, reports, news, links. See their Intelligence Resource Program. Arms Sales Monitor, Public Interest Report, Secrecy News

    Henry L. Stimson Center  (Washington, DC) An "independent, nonprofit, public policy institute committed to finding and promoting innovative solutions to the security challenges confronting the United States and other nations in the twenty-first century." Excellent site, much material online.

    Heritage Foundation (Washington, DC) A research and educational institute that formulates and promotes conservative public policies based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, traditional American values, and a strong national defense

    Institute for Foreign Policy Analysis  Conducts research, publishes studies, convenes seminars and conferences, promotes education, and trains policy analysts in the fields of foreign policy and national security affairs

    International Institute for Strategic Studies  (London, Washington, Singapore) Research and information center focusing on international strategic issues for politicians, business people, economists, and the military.  Main topic areas are arms control/WMD, risk analysis, terrorism, conflict resolution, information technology, and regional security

    International Policy Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT)  (Israel) Covers international terrorism and counter-terrorism, and includes an extensive database on terrorist organizations and attacks, an interactive forum, news updates, and articles on the motivations and methods of international terrorism

    Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) (Washington DC, Moscow) Provides information aimed at reducing nuclear, biological and chemical weapons proliferation.  Focuses on the United States, Russia and other nations of the former Soviet Union, and regions of greatest proliferation concern in Asia and the Middle East. Includes a searchable online research library with access to information about CBRN threats, missile development and terrorist activities

    RAND  (USA) Broad research agenda that focuses primarily on national security, but also considers issues related to business, education, health, law and science.  Many books and other publications available for downloading

    Chatham House (formerly the Royal Institute of International Affairs (RIIA)) (London, UK) Provides analysis of international matters, including regional topics and security issues. Access to papers online

    Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) (London, UK) A professional forum for the study of national and international defense and security. Publisher of the RUSI Journal

    Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) (Sweden) Research focuses on weapons developments, arms transfers and production, military expenditure, arms limitations, reductions and disarmament

    Terrorism Research Center (Virginia) Researches terrorism, information warfare and security, critical infrastructure protection, homeland security and other issues related to low-intensity political violence and gray-area phenomena. Access to reports, web links, and discussion forums

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