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Map of Bahamas, The
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Bahamas. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Barbados
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Barbados. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Antigua and Barbuda
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Antigua and Barbuda. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Belize
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Belize. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Cuba
Good reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Cuba. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Map of Jamaica
Useful reference source that has individual sections of information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of Jamaica. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Pbs News Hours: Q&a: Calderon Visits u.s. With Security, Immigration in Mind
Shannon On'Neil, Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, answers questions posed by PBS about Mexico's President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States. The Q & Q covers a range of issues from...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Irregular Comparatives and Superlatives
Excellent lesson on irregular comparatives and superlatives, which include mejor, peor, mayor, and menor. The lesson is thorough and easy to understand, with ample examples. A quiz at the end of the lesson tests the student's mastery of...
Other
Early America: Explanation of Washington's Neutrality Proclamation
This article provides a good explanation of the reasons for Washington's neutrality proclamation. It also provides the text of the proclamation, and an original newspaper document.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Israeli Settlement Proposal Angers u.s. Officials
Israel's plan to build new homes in the Palestinian territories was met by a negative reaction by the USA. Learn thebackground and details of the plan, and why the USA did not respond in a favorable light. Support resources are included....
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Emperor Quianlong's Response [Pdf]
In 1793, the King of England sent a mission under Lord Macartney to China to open regular diplomatic and commercial relations with China. The King instructed Macartney to deliver a letter tothe Emperor requesting, among other things,...
Ministerio de Educacion, Cultura y Deporte (Spain)
English for Little Children
This is an interactive site intended to teach English as a foreign language to young children. It is a helpful multimedia resource for EFL teachers. There are ten themes, each with two levels of difficulty, that allow children to...
AllRefer
All refer.com: Pakistan: The United States Alliance
This article chronicles the relations between Pakistan and the United States after its independence from Great Britain. Agreements and foreign aid between the two countries are discussed, including the Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement...
New York Times
New York Times: Biometrics to Track Who Crosses Borders
Discusses the challenges the U.S. government faces in using biometric data, such as scanned fingerprints and facial features, to track foreign visitors in an effort to control illegal immigration and terrorist activity. Click on link for...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: With New Pipeline, Azerbaijan on Verge of Oil Boom
An examination of the potential impact of a new oil pipeline on the economy, society, and foreign policy of Azerbaijan. Provides links to related stories on Azerbaijan. (16 April 2006)
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Colombia
Scroll down to read about the foreign and U.S. relations of Colombia. This site also has a huge amount of information on Colombia's government, economy, society, history, and more. (March 2012)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Jews of Iran
Until mass emigration began in 1948, Jews constituted one of the largest and longest-settled non-Muslim populations in Iran. Dispersed in every city and town in the country, Iranian Jews were almost always a minority except in a few...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Dominican Republic Intervention, 1965
Article describing the U.S. Navy and Marines actions in the Dominican Republic, with an emphasis on the evacuation of American citizens. Also, includes reports on the Dominican intervention from the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary...
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl. Peace: China's Economic Prospects 2006 2020 [Pdf]
In this April 2007 paper, the report provides forecast on how well the Chinese economy will grow and also examines the problems that will occur as a result of this strong growth. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Ireland Information
Ireland in the World Development Cooperation
A summary of Ireland's aid and assistance to those in need elsewhere in the world.
BBC
Bbc: South Korea Calls for Japan Apology
A March 2005 news report on South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun's request for a formal apology and compensation for Japan's invasion and occupation of Korea in the last century.
Other
Landmine Monitor Core Group: Landmine Monitor Report 2001
Prime Minister Jean Chretien is credited as a leader in NATO's efforts to institute the "Land Mine Ban Treaty". Canada's ratification of the treaty and was an advocate for other nations to follow Canada's lead. This is an example of...
Other
Senate Bill a Step Backwards for Immigrant Rights
This article examines a recent bill debated in the U.S. Senate regarding immigration and border policy.
BBC
Bbc: Taiwan Flashpoint
A comprehensive site that examines the relationship between China and Taiwan with summary looks at the history of their conflict, the current status of the relationship, China's official stance, and the U.S. role in the continuing...