International Relations: Data & Primary Sources

A digital library of public policy research, containing thousands of reports and documents from research institutes and think tanks across the country.

A collection of conference papers, working papers, and e-journal articles representing some of the latest political science research.

This resource steers researchers toward primary sources and websites related to international law. Also see the ASIL's Electronic Resource Guide, a portal to online resources.

Access treaties, agreements, and legislation for the EU, plus case law for the European Court of Justice.

Full text of decisions, documents, and other materials produced by the World Court.

The Fletcher Multilaterals Project (1992-2009) is an archived project of The Fletcher School (Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts) which made the texts of international multilateral conventions and other instruments available online. The project was initiated to improve public access to environmental agreements, but also includes treaties in the fields of human rights, commerce and trade, laws of war and arms control, and other areas. While most of the included texts date from 1945 or later, the collection also includes older historical texts, from the 1648 Treaty of Westphalia to the Covenant of the League of Nations.

Full text of all the bilateral and multilateral treaties to which the U.S. is currently a partner.

Use the Certified True Copies or United Nations Treaty Series links to access full-text of treaties entered into by one or more members of the UN.

This digital collection contains a Virtual Archive of primary documents, organized thematically into collections such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and US-Soviet Relations. It includes memoranda, letters, and government reports.

This website provides access to important documents about the formation and development of the European Community and European Union.

This series is the official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions that have been declassified and edited for publication.

The official documentary historical record of major U.S. foreign policy decisions that have been declassified and edited for publication.

This comprehensive collection of primary documents includes more than 60,000 declassified documents regarding critical U.S. policy decisions.

Obtain statistics on development assistance and projects in developing nations

Find research on peace, security, and the military. In particular, see their Yearbook and FIRST Database for data on military spending, weapons, and other security indicators.

A portal to websites on international relations. Use the Topics menu at bottom for links on topics like international development, public health, and human rights.

Annual publications that provide data and analysis on specific issues confronting developing countries.

Annual reports on the openness, effectiveness, stability, and presence of corruption in the governments of over 200 countries.