LSC-North Harris Library Research Guides: Federal Information: Foreign Affairs

Agencies

U.S. Department of State
Official website of the U.S. Department of State. Includes information about the Secretary of State, policies and issues, and resources on countries and regions.

U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheets
Also known as "Background Notes." Include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states and some other areas. Produced by the U.S. Department of State.
Country Studies
Historic information on over 100 countries. Site is housed at the Library of Congress.
The World Factbook
Provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. Updated weekly.
Treaties and Other International Acts
Archive of United States treaties with other governments from 1981 to present
LoC Nations of the World Research Guides
Research guides created by the Library of Congress. Compilations of legal resources discussing the laws of nations, territories, and affiliated jurisdictions across all continents.
Foreign Relations of the United States
The Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS) series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity.

World Leaders and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
Reference guide by the CIA
List of Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs)
From Northwestern University Government & Geographic Information. IGOs refers to intergovernmental organization or international governmental organization.
International Resources
Links to selected international organizations from Northwestern University Library's Government Publications Department
Human Rights Watch
International organization focusing on human rights. Includes an annual World Report.