LibGuides: GLS116: International Relations: International Relations

Reference Sources

The sources can provide good overviews of topics and background information to help you get an understanding of your topic before searching for other sources. These sources can also point you towards reliable information sources.

Encyclopedia of International Relations and Global Politics by Martin Griffiths (Editor)
Call Number: Reference Stacks JA61 .E51 2005
The Oxford Handbook of Global Studies by Mark Juergensmeyer (Editor); Victor Faessel; Saskia Sassen (Editor); Manfred B. Steger (Editor)
Call Number: Reference Stacks JZ1318 .O96 2019
Encyclopedia of Terrorism by Peter Chalk (Editor)
Call Number: Reference Stacks HV6431 .E534 2013

Books

Below are just a selection of books to show you the variety of international relations materials we have available here at the Bentley Library. To find other books, visit the Finding Books page in this research guide for tips.

Feminism and International Relations by J. Ann Tickner (Editor); Laura Sjoberg (Editor)
Call Number: Stacks HQ1236 .F4455 2011
Immigration Worldwide by Doreen Elliott (Editor); Nazneen S. Mayadas (Editor); Uma A. Segal (Editor)
Call Number: Stacks JV6035 .I465 2010
International Law by Malcolm D. Evans
Call Number: Stacks KZ1242 .I573 2010
ISBN: 9780199565665
The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations by Thomas G. Weiss (Editor); Sam Daws (Editor)
Call Number: Stacks JZ4970 .O93 2007
The Routledge History of Terrorism by Randall D. Law (Editor)
Call Number: Stacks HV6431 .R686 2015

Where can I find information on the web?

Depending on your topic, you may find news, statistics, and data from a number of sources that can assist with your research. Are there organizations that are concerned with your topic? Below are some examples of organizations that might have relevant information depending on your topic:

Amnesty International
International human rights organization that provides research on a number of topics around the world including armed conflict, discrimination, sexual and reproductive rights, freedom of expression, indigenous peoples, corporate accountability, refugees, and much more.
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
FAO offers information on food and agriculture with coverage on topics such as famine, sustainable development, and poverty.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch provides research reports, news, and other information on their website on human rights abuse around the world.
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
An international and independent organization that provides humanitarian assistance. Primarily, the ICRC works with victims of armed conflict and violence.
International Criminal Court (ICC)
Court responsible for cases related to "genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and aggression".
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
A part of the UN, IOM provides resources, research, and data about migration worldwide.
Peterson Institute for International Economics
The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIEE) is a non-partisan U.S. based think tank that studies international economic policy including globalization.
Pew Research Center: Global Attitudes and Trends
The Global Attitudes and Trends section of Pew Research Center provides valuable public opinion information on an international scale.
Transparency International
Transparency International is an international organization dedicated to stopping corruption.
United Nations
An international organization founded after World War II comprised of 193 member countries. The United Nations provides leadership and research in various areas related to the global economy, health crises, terrorism, human rights, and more.
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
The Office on Drugs and Crime of the United Nations provides information on topics such as corruption, fraud, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and organized crime.
World Health Organization
The WHO provides information on global health. Various topics, data, and reports are available on their website.

Indexes and Rankings

Human Development Index Ranking
Part of the UN Development Programme.
World Press Freedom Index
Published by Reporters Without Borders.
EIU Democracy Index 2022
Report published since 2006 by The Economist Intelligence Unit.
Freedom in the World 2022
Data made available by Freedom House, an organization that advocates for freedom and democracy.
Global Peace Index 2023
Published by the Institute for Economics & Peace which is based in Sydney, Australia.
Global Terrorism Index 2023
Published by the Institute for Economics & Peace which is based in Sydney, Australia. This report uses data from the Global Terrorism Database.
Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index
World Justice Project Rule of Law Index