Oct 19, 2009

Database highlight: Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO)

CIAO is a comprehensive source for theory and research in international affairs. It publishes a wide range of scholarship from 1991 onward that includes working papers from university research institutes, occasional papers series from NGOs, foundation-funded research projects, proceedings from conferences, books, journals and policy briefs. It provides multiple viewpoints on international issues.

CIAO is a good source for teaching materials, including original case studies (e.g. Why Iraq Partitioned Itself)written by leading international affairs experts, course packs (e.g. Landmines) of background readings for history and political science classes, and special features.

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