Below are archives, libraries, and museums for foreign policy. For additional resources, see History: Archives, Libraries, and Museums. To search for archival materials, use the resources at History: Archival Resources.
American Foreign Policy Council Non-profit, non-partisan organization that brings information to those who make/influence U.S. foreign policy. Articles, news briefs, etc.
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Conducts programs of research, discussion, publication, and education in international affairs and U.S. foreign policy. Working papers, news briefs, etc.
Chicago Council on Foreign Relations One of the largest independent, non-profit international affairs organizations in the United States. Press releases, links to other sites, download American Public Opinion and U.S. Foreign Policy, 1999.
Council on Foreign Relations Non-partisan and non-ideological membership organization and think tank which provides insights into international affairs and develops new ideas for U.S. foreign policy, particularly national security and foreign economic policy.
Foreign Policy Association National, non-profit, non-partisan, non-governmental, educational organization founded to educate Americans about significant world issues. Provides impartial publications, programs and forums designed to increase public awareness of international issues. Online discussions, news, maps, links to other sites, etc.
The Henry L. Stimson Center Independent, non-profit public policy research institution which concentrates on national and international security issues. Reports, transcripts of electronic conferences, links to other sites, etc.
Hoover Instition (Stanford University) Public policy research center concentrating on domestic and international affairs. Newsletter, weekly essays, links to the library, archives, etc.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Participates in the development of cooperative security structures for the whole of Europe. Fact sheets, press archive, speeches, basic texts (treaties, agreements, declarations, etc.), briefings and background information, etc.
Rand Non-partisan and non-profit public policy research institution. Publications, educational and employment opportunities, etc.
United Nations Committed to preserving peace
through international cooperation and collective security. Online publications, press releases and briefings, databases, etc.
United States Institute of Peace Independent, non-partisan federal institution created and funded by Congress to strengthen the nation's capacity to promote the peaceful resolution of international conflict. Webcasts, special reports, library, peace agreements digital collection, links to other sites, etc.
Sometimes you may need some information to get more familiar with
your topic. Below are some materials that can provide background on foreign policy topics. Additional resources are listed at History: Background.
Africa Contemporary Record; Annual Survey and Documents.
New York: Africana Publishing Co., 1968-present.
1968-present.
Current: HUNT REF-1 DT1 .L43; Earlier: HUNT STACKS-2 DT1 .L43
Arms, Thomas S. Encyclopedia of the Cold War. New York: Facts on
File, c1994.
HUNT REF-1 D843 .A668 1994
Background
Notes (U.S. State Department)
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. Older Background notes are also available.
Brune, Lester H. Chronological History of U.S. Foreign Relations. 3 vols. New York: Routledge, 2003. HUNT REF-1 E183.7 .B745 2003
Burns, Richard Dean, ed. Encyclopedia of Arms Control and Disarmament.
3 vols. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, c1993.
HUNT REF-1 JX1974 .E57 1993
Congressional Quarterly Almanac. Washington, D.C.: Congressional
Quarterly, Print: 1948-present (updated annually).
Latest 4 years: HUNT REF-1 JK1 .C66 ; Earlier: HUNT BND-JOUR-3
Annual publication detailing congressional actions. Major legislation will
often have an article outlining the key points of the legislation, some
history, relevant documents, and votes, etc. An excellent starting point
for understanding a piece of legislation.
CQ Weekly Report (Carnegie Mellon
users only)
Full text: 1983-present (updated weekly).
CQ Weekly Report. Washington,
D.C.: Congressional Quarterly,
Print: 1971-1999.
HUNT BND-JOUR-3
Weekly publication detailing congressional actions. Major legislation will
often have an article outlining the key points of the legislation, along
with some history. Earlier volumes are shelved by title on the 3rd floor.
CQ Researcher Plus Archive (Carnegie Mellon users only)
1923-present (updated weekly).
Searchable, full text publication which covers current policy issues, with
views from all sides. Each article usually contains an abstract, executive
summary, issues, background, chronology, current situation and bibliography.
De Conde, Alexander, Richard Dean Burns, and Fredrik Logevall, eds. Encyclopedia
of American Foreign Policy. 3 vols. New York: Scribner's Sons, c2002.
HUNT REF-1 E183.7 .E52 2002
Findling, John E. Dictionary of American Diplomatic History.
New York: Greenwood Press, 1989.
HUNT REF-1 E183.7 .F5 1989
Jentleson, Bruce W., and Thomas G. Paterson, eds. Encyclopedia
of U.S. Foreign Relations. 4 vols. New York: Oxford University
Press, 1997.
HUNT REF-1 E183.7 .E53 1997
Kort, Michael. The Columbia Guide to the Cold War. New York: Columbia
University Press, c1998.
HUNT REF-1 E744 .K696 1998
Marley, David. Wars of the Americas: A Chronology of Armed Conflict
in the New World, 1492 to the Present. Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-CLIO,
c1998.
HUNT REF-1 E18.75 .M374 1998
Mattox, Henry E. A Chronology of United States-Iraqi Relations, 1920-2006. Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co., Publishers, c2008. HUNT REF-1 E183.8 .I57 M37 2008
Middle East Contemporary Survey. New York: Holmes & Meier,
c1978-present.
1980/81, 1986, 1993, 1996.
HUNT REF-1 DS62.8 .M53
Plano, Jack C. and Roy Olton. The International Relations Dictionary.
Santa Barbara, Calif.: ABC-Clio, c1988.
HUNT REF-1 JX1226 .P55 1988
Samuels, Richard J. Encyclopedia of United States National Security. 2 vols. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Sage Publications, c2006-. HUNT REF-1 UA23 .E571274 2006
Smith, Joseph and Simon Davis. Historical Dictionary of the Cold War. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press, 2000.
HUNT REF-1 D843 .S547 2000
The Statesman's Year-book. New York: St. Martin's Press,
1864-present.
1940-present
Latest HUNT REF-1 JA51 .S7 143RD 2007; Earlier: OFFSITE
Toropov, Brandon. Encyclopedia of Cold War Politics. New York:
Facts On File, Inc., c2000.
HUNT REF-1 E840 .T57 2000
The International Who's Who. London, Europa Publications Ltd. 1935-present. 1942-present (incomplete) Latest HUNT REF-1 CT120 .I5 71ST 2008; Earlier: next latest in E&S Ref; earlier OFFSITE
The International Year Book and Statesmen's Who's Who. East Grinstead, West Sussex, England: Kelly's Directories, 1953-present. 1956-present (incomplete)
Latest HUNT REF-1 JA51 .I57; Latest in Hunt Ref; next latest in E&S Ref; earlier OFFSITE.
Nolan, Cathal J., ed. Notable U.S. Ambassadors since 1775: A Biographical Dictionary. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1997. HUNT REF-1 E176 .N895 1997
Thackeray, Frank W. and John E. Findling, eds. Statesmen Who Changed the World: A Bio-bibliographical Dictionary of Diplomacy. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press, 1993. HUNT REF-1 D108 .S73 1993
Below are some databases you can use to find books and articles on topics dealing with foreign policy. For a more complete listing of those relevant to History, see History: Databases and Indexes. If you need help in selecting or using a database or index for your research, please contact the Hunt Library reference desk.
Academic OneFile (Carnegie Mellon users only)
ca. 1980-present.
Search and display journal article citations and abstracts from many academic journals, including basic ones some in foreign policy, such as Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy. Many will be full text, that is, the entire article can be retrieved from the database.
America: History and Life (Carnegie Mellon users only)
1954-present (updated monthly).
Citations and some abstracts to journal articles, dissertations, and
book and media reviews on United States and Canadian history from prehistory to the present. Covers all historical topics, including foreign policy, and a variety of disciplines including popular culture, gender studies, anthropology, literature and folklore, etc. Also has a non-US history counterpart Historical Abstracts. You can also search America: History and Life and Historical Abstracts simultaneously.
Carnegie Mellon's library catalog
Includes books, journal titles, some government documents, audio materials, etc., available in all libraries at Carnegie Mellon.
Congressional Universe (Carnegie Mellon users only) ca. 1970-present (updates vary).
U.S. legislative information including full text of recent bills, laws, committee hearings, etc. For older material, ca. 1977-present, the full text is available on microfiche in HUNT REF-1 MICRO. Material older than ca. 1977 may be available in print in HUNT REF-1 GOVDOCS. Ask at the Hunt Reference Desk for assistance.
GPO
Monthly Catalog (Carnegie Mellon users only)
July 1976-present (updated monthly).
Citations to documents printed by the U.S. Government.
Historical Abstracts (Carnegie Mellon users only) 1954-present (Updated monthly).
Citations and some abstracts of journal articles, books, and dissertations on world history from 1450 to the present (excluding the United States and Canada). It covers all historical topics, including foreign policy, and a variety of disciplines including religion, gender studies, anthropology, political science, etc. Also has a U. S. and and Canadian history counterpart, America: History and Life. You can also search You can also search America: History and Life and Historical Abstracts simultaneously.
Lexis-Nexis Academic Universe (Carnegie Mellon users only)
Varies, ca. 1990s-present (updates vary).
Search U.S. and international news sources, ranging from Tass, The Middle East Economic Digest, to the The Guardian, as well as magazines and journals such as Foreign Report and Foreign Affairs, etc. Most results will be full text. Dates of each publication vary, with most covering 1990-present.
PAIS (Carnegie Mellon users only) 1915-present (updated monthly). Citations to journal articles, books, conference proceedings, government documents, book chapters, and statistical directories in the area of public affairs.
ProQuest (Carnegie Mellon users only)
ca. 1971-present.
Search and display journal article citations and abstracts from many academic journals, including basic ones in foreign policy, such as Foreign Policy and Foreign Affairs. Many will be full text, that is, the entire article can be retrieved from the database.
Worldcat (Carnegie Mellon users only)
Search to find books, journal titles, government documents, etc. in libraries throughout the world.
If full text
links for journal articles are not provided, click on to see retrieval options. This is only for journal article citations, and
may not be available in all databases. Otherwise, the library catalog or the Find eJournal list
to see if materials are available via the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries. If we don't have the books and journal articles you need, you can use Illiad, the interlibrary loan service (usually takes about 7-10 days) or, for books only, EZ Borrow (books get here in about 3-5 days).
Central Intelligence Agency Coordinates the nation's intelligence activities and correlates, evaluates, and disseminates intelligence which affects national security. Speeches, testimony, press releases and statements, maps, World Factbook, etc.
Department of Defense Provides the military forces needed to deter war and to protect the security of the United States. News highlights, briefings, reports, images, etc.
Department of State Includes audio of press briefings, biographical information, press briefings and statements, travel warnings, lists of declassified documents, etc., as well as:
Background
Notes (U.S. State Department)
Facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty. Older Background notes are also available.
International Information Programs Text and commentary on policy issues, special reports, statements by the president, remarks, speeches, etc.
National Security Agency Coordinates, directs, and performs highly specialized activities to protect U.S. information systems and produce foreign intelligence information. Briefings, speeches, press releases, etc.
National Security Council Advises and assists the President on national security and foreign
policies. The Council also serves as the President's principal arm for coordinating these policies among various government agencies. Speeches, documents, etc.
SpeakOut.com Major public policy site. Includes links to think tanks, associations, along with their research and publications, political parties, etc.
Below are major journals in foreign policy. Use the library catalog and the eJournals A-Z list to search for other journal titles in the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, or use the databases listed above to find journal articles on particular topics. For additional titles, see History: Journals.
American Diplomacy Full text: 1996-present. Electronic journal of commentary, analysis, and research on American foreign policy and its practice.
Dispatch Magazine(DOSFAN ERC Archives)
Full text: 1990-1996. Dispatch Magazine (Department of State) Full text: 1997-1998. Dispatch Magazine (Department of State)
Full text: 1999
Continues: Department of State Bulletin Vol.1, 1939-v.89, 1989. HUNT BND-JOUR-3
Foreign Affairs (Carnegie Mellon users only) Full text: 1981-present (updated biweekly). Foreign Affairs Print: v. 1, 1922-present. HUNT BND-JOUR-3
Foreign Policy (Carnegie Mellon users only) Full text: 1986-present. Foreign Policy (Carnegie Mellon users only)
Full text: Foreign Policy (Carnegie Mellon users only) Full text: v.1, 1970- current year minus 3.
Foreign Policy Bulletin (Carnegie Mellon users only)
Full text: 2003-present. Print: v.11-40,1931-61. HUNT BND-JOUR-3 Continues: News Bulletin of the Foreign Policy Association. Absorbed: Foreign Policy Reports Print: v.8-10, 1932-35; v.13-27, 1937-51. HUNT BND-JOUR-3
Continues: Information Service
Print: v.3-6, 1927-31. HUNT BND-JOUR-3 Bound and shelved as: Foreign Policy Reports.
National Interest (Carnegie Mellon users only) Full text: 1991-present.
to see retrieval options. This is only for journal article citations, and
may not be available in all databases. Otherwise, the library catalog or the Find eJournal list
to see if materials are available via the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries. If we don't have the books and journal articles you need, you can use Illiad, the interlibrary loan service (usually takes about 7-10 days) or, for books only, EZ Borrow (books get here in about 3-5 days).