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The Digital National Security Archive is self-described as the "most comprehensive set of declassified government documents available", covering the" most critical world events, countries, and U.S. policy decisions from post World War II through the 21st century."
International Affairs Agencies
Publications and Databases
- Foreign Relations of the United States (FRUS)(Office of the Historian, U.S. Dept. of State)The FRUS series presents the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions and significant diplomatic activity, through the Clinton Administration. These are historical papers and don't cover present day events. Browse by administration, or click "tips for searching" and then "search" then check "historical documents."
- Homeland Security Digital LibraryThe Homeland Security Digital Library (HSDL) is the nation's premier collection of homeland security policy and strategy related documents.
- Background NotesCountry overviews providing information about population, geography, form of government, and political and economic conditions.
- Country Reports on TerrorismFormerly Patterns of Global Terrorism.
Embassies, Consulates, and Foreign Governments
- Diplomatic ListForeign embassies and missions in the U.S.
Treaties
- Treaties in ForceThe 2009 edition covers treaties in force as of January 1, 2009.
- Arms Control TreatiesContains treaties on test bans, arms control, and non-proliferation.
- Avalon Project (Yale University)Includes documents in the fields of law, history, politics, and government. Significant coverage of treaties and conventions.