LibGuides: Politics and International Relations: Useful Websites

UK government and politics

Parliament Includes access to debates (Hansard), bills and legislation.
DirectGov Official government portal with wide range of public service information
They work for you Hansard made accessible
10 Downing Street The official site of the Prime Minister's office
The Conversation Independent source of news and views sourced from the academic and research community

CAIN Conflict Archive on the INternet - covers conflict and politics in Northern Ireland from 1968
CATO Institute Classical liberal organisation informed by the principles of individual liberty, free markets and peace.
Conciliation resources Independent charity working to prevent violence, promote justice and transform conflict into opportunities for development
Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research Independent think tank promoting conflict mitigation and reconciliation

Europa Gateway to information about the European Union
United Nations Information and resources about the UN including the Security Council and General Assembly
Global Policy forum Global Policy Forum monitors policy making at the United Nations, promotes accountability of global decisions, educates and mobilizes for global citizen participation, and advocates on vital issues of international peace and justice
Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections All the high-level data and maps (state, national) as well as the county and congressional-district maps are freely accessible without any form of membership! I very much enjoy sharing my work and passion with the world community. The exception to this will be during peak demand time, when it will be necessary to take many of the pages and graphics off-line until the demand subsides. Free Members Site Features (features that require registration) User Predictions! User Endorsements! Adding Polls or Posting Comments to Polls and Predictions Mock Election Atlas Forum (separate login)

Amnesty Campaigning organisation whose purpose is to protect people wherever justice, fairness, freedom and truth are denied.
Statewatch Organisation monitoring the state and civil liberties in Europe
Human Rights Watch Organisation dedicated to defending and protecting human rights.
United States Institute of Peace Independent institution founded and funded by Congress whose goals are to help to prevent and resolve violent international conflicts