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International Politics on the World Stage, Brief 4/e
World Politics: International Politics on the World Stage, Brief, 4/e
John T. Rourke, University of Connecticut - Storrs
Mark A. Boyer, University of Connecticut - Storrs
Pursuing Security

Web Links

WWI
(http://www.pbs.org/greatwar/)

This companion to the World War I television series The Great War and The Shaping of the 20th Century includes an interactive timeline, as well as interviews, program excerpts, and bibliographies for each episode.

Brtish Perspective of WWI
(http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/special_report/1998/10/98/world_war_i/newsid_197000/1974... )

A guide to World War I from the British perspective, including interviews, newsreel footage, letters from soldiers, information on some major battles, and substantial history and analysis.
WWII
(http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/war/wwtwo/)

Included here are biographies, timelines, and general information about World War II as seen from the British perspective.

Overview of WWII
(http://www.worldwarhistory.com/)

A brief introduction to the history, battles, and people involved in World War II. A good starting place to get an overview.

War in Vietnam War
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/vietnam/index.html)

A companion to a PBS television series about the Vietnam War, this site includes biographical information on key figures, a timeline, articles, and a bibliography of further sources.

Korean War
(http://www.koreanwar.net/)

This site features a variety of material about the Korean War, from articles and interviews to art and photography. Also included are links to other useful Korean War related sites.

French Revolution
(http://www.woodberry.org/acad/hist/FRWEB/index.htm)

This French Revolution site compiled by high school students features a timeline, biographies, and information on key events.

U.S. Civil War
(http://sunsite.utk.edu/civil-war/warweb.html)

Here is comprehensive information on the Civil War, including biographical and historical material, maps, documents, personal accounts, and much more.

U.S. Civil War Related Information
(http://homepages.dsu.edu/jankej/civilwar/civilwar.htm)

A directory of links to Civil War-related information, this site provides access to a wide range of material useful for studying any aspect of the war.
American Revolution
(http://www.pbs.org/ktca/liberty/)

This online companion to a public television series provides a timeline for the American Revolution, a bibliography, and an index of related topics. The site also includes reports on some pivotal moments in the war written in newspaper style.

Cold War
(http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/991018/timeline.htm)

A timeline of events during the Cold War era of 1946-1991 appears here, along with links to other Cold War documents and resources.

Cold War Espionage
(http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/cold.war/experience/spies/)

This page focusing on Cold War espionage is part of an interactive guide to a CNN television series. Featured are links to maps, profiles, and other information about the era.

Afghanistan
(http://www.infoplease.com/ce6/history/A0802662.html)

Information on the 1979 Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the resulting ten-year conflict.

Persian Gulf War
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gulf/index.html)

This site includes interviews with key government and military leaders as well as oral histories from Gulf War soldiers, culled from the PBS television program Frontline and the British Broadcasting Corporation. Also included are links to maps, a chronology, and other related Gulf War information.

Intervention
(http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/gilboa.htm)

This lengthy academic article discusses the U.S. invasion of Panama in detail and its implications for U.S. military activities in the post-Cold War era.

Nuclear Weapons
(http://www.fas.org/nuke/index.html)

This site produced by the Federation of American Scientists includes a guide to weapons of mass destruction, answers to frequently asked questions about nuclear weapons, and links to further resources and related news stories.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki
(http://www.nuclearfiles.org/docs/bombing-hiroshima.html)

Nuclearfiles.org compiles documents, audio recordings, photographs, statistics and other information related to the development of atomic weapons and the 1945 bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

League of Nations
(http://history.acusd.edu/gen/text/versaillestreaty/vercontents.html)

The complete text for the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, along with a list of readings, links to photos, maps, and cartoons about the treaty, and related material on the League of Nations, World War I, and President Woodrow Wilson.

United Nations
(http://www1.umn.edu/humanrts/instree/aunchart.htm)

A site featuring the complete text of the United Nations charter, in addition to links to various human rights treaties.

OSCE
(http://www.osce.org/)

The Web site for the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe describes the group's regional security mission in Europe and Central Asia and provides news and documents regarding its activities.

ECOWAS
(http://www.ecowas.int/)

ECOWAS promotes economic integration and cooperation among its 15 member nations. The site includes press releases, publications, and links to institutions and agencies within the group's structure.

OAS
(http://www.oas.org/)

Comprehensive information is available here on the history, activities, and current goals of the Organization of American States, the 35-country group consisting of North American, South American, Central American, and Caribbean-based nations. Issues discussed include trade, drug traffic, and human rights.

Peacekeeping
(http://www.un.org/Depts/dpko/dpko/home_bottom.htm)

This site explains the role of United Nations-based military and civilian personnel serving as peacekeepers. Issues covered include costs, training, deployment, and logistics.

NATO Peacekeeping
(http://www.nato.int/)

A comprehensive group of readings on current events involving NATO countries as well as information about NATO’s policies, partnerships, and activities.

Martin Luther King Jr.
(http://www.stanford.edu/group/King/)

This site includes links to Dr. King's papers, sermons, and speeches, as well as biographical information and a chronology of key events in his life.

Gandhi
(http://www.mkgandhi-sarvodaya.org/)

This detailed site provides considerable information on Mahatma K. Gandhi and his philosophy of nonviolence, along with links to relevant books, articles, photos, and other resources.









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