Global Studies
Global issues
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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)Coverage: 1991+
Maximum Concurrent Users: Unlimited
Comprehensive full text source for theory and research in international affairs. Includes working papers, journal articles; policy briefs and economic indicators; links and resources; maps and country data from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, and proceedings from conferences. This is an essential resource for serious research into International Affairs.Alternate titles: Columbia International Affairs Online -
Global Environmental Justice Collection
Documentaries exploring environmental justice, human rights, and development, focusing on underreported stories from Asia and North America, with teaching guides included.
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Global Think Tanks
Find timely global policy research and analysis from international and domestic think tanks, NGOs, and IGOs, with a focus on grey literature and underrepresented perspectives.
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Policy Commons
Access to global grey literature, including reports, papers, and datasets from think tanks, NGOs, and policy groups, supports research in public policy and social sciences.
Policy Commons includes a cross-search for the following modules:
- Global Think Tanks
Search policy research and analysis from leading think tanks worldwide on international and domestic issues. - North American City Reports
Urban policy documents and reports from North American cities on climate change, public health, and social equity. - Public Health and Social Care
Find global research, policy, and reports on health systems, social care, and population well-being. - World Cities and Local Governments
Explore reports, plans, and data from city halls, councils, and regional governments around the globe. - World Governments
Access national government publications, data, and policy documents from countries across the world.
- Global Think Tanks
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Women's Studies International
Covers core research on women's and gender studies worldwide, including feminist theory, LGBTQ+ studies, and historical perspectives.
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Women and Social Movements, International
Primary sources on women's international activism from 1840 to today, covering reports, conference proceedings, and personal writings on topics like war, poverty, child labor, literacy, disease prevention, and women's rights.
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Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people in over 150 countries and territories who campaign to end abuses of human rights.
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Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch defends the rights of people in 100 countries worldwide, spotlighting abuses and bringing perpetrators to justice.
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