Background Notes - from the U.S. Department of State
Globalization 101- from CSIS Global Connections
Comparative Government Websites - from Princeton High School
FH Country Ratings - "Freedom in the World" Country Ratings
Links to Political Websites in the United Kingdom (from BBC)
New York Times (It may be necessary to register the first time you use this site)
World Newspapers (searchable by Google)
News and Newspapers Online - from the University of North Carolina