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Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: Illusive Reform in Jordan [Pdf]
This article explores the state of the democratic reforms in Jordan which appears to be good but there is a danger that pressure from Islamist groups may undermine these reforms. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Top Down Reform in Morocco [Pdf]
In this article, the authors look at efforts to effect democratic reforms from the "top down" and how they are faring in a society in which there are little restrictions on governmental power. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: The Saudi Labyrinth [Pdf]
A discussion of the political events that are unfolding in the country, who the main players are, attempts to institute political reform and how it could lead to a more liberal government. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Evaluating Egyptian Reform [Pdf]
An analysis on the political reform efforts in the country along with an evaluation on how much progress has been made. Egypt has been under a non-democratic system for many years now. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Carnegie Endowment for Intl Peace: Egypt's Islamist Problem [Pdf]
A good analysis of the various Islamist movements at work in Egypt and how the government should attempt to bring these groups into the political process. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Government and Politics of China
Present an impressive overview of pre-Communist through present day China with an outlook towards the future by including some of these resources.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Politics and Policy in Contemporary Japan
This collection of readings introduces the politics and policy process of contemporary Japan.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Open Course Ware: Japanese Politics and Society
Presenting an overview of the history of Japan explore the optional enhancements provided by MIT.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Angela Merkel
This article provides comprehensive information on the German Chancellor who took office in November of 2005, Angela Merkel. Included in the article are photographs, works cited, additional links and images.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Honduras
This encyclopedia entry features a discussion of the politics of Honduras including information about the current security situation and the branches of government.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Tajikistan: Government and Politics
1Up Info provides an extremely detailed site on the government and politics of the country, Tajikistan.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Politics of Nepal
Article on Nepal including government branches, political parties and leaders, and other facts concerning their current political system.
BBC
Bbc News: North Korea a Political History
This site from BBC News provides a good article on the political history of North Korea. Provides a picture, as well as information on Kim Il-sung and his effects upon North Korea. Topics also include a look ahead at the prospects for...
Geographic
Photius: Kazakhstan Government 2000
Information about the government of Kazakhstan which gives the administrative districts, branches of government, political parties, and other related topics.
Geographic
Hungary: Government
Provides general information on the governmental structure of the Republic of Hungary.
Other
Solovey: List of Major Ukrainian Political Parties
This site offers a chart which includes all of Ukraine's political parties. It is very helpful, including official websites for parties, summaries of party ideologies, and party chairmen.
Other
Women's International Center: Corazon Aquino
President of the Republic of the Philippines from February 25, 1986, Corazon Cojuangco Aquino has experienced praise and faced adversity with courage and directness.
Other
Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry: The Parliament of Sri Lanka
Provides a history and other general information about the parliament of Sri Lanka.
San Jose State University
Sjsu: The Regimes of Chun Doo Hwan and Roh Tae Woo in South Korea
Read a short history of the takeover of the South Korean government by military leader Chun Doo Hwan in 1980. Learn the factors that led to the takeover, and the actions Chun Doo Hwan took to overthrow the government and establish his...
Other
Kqed Radio: The Iran Project
The Iran Project examines the changes in modern Iran since 1981. This project includes a one-hour public radio documentary, "The Struggle for Iran," as well as a detailed overview of the country. Click "About Iran" to learn about this...
Other
Iuscomp: Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany
The German Law Archive publishes cases, statutes, literature and bibliographies on German law in English language.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources: Bangladesh Government
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of Bangladesh. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament (Jatiya Sangsad) and embassies.
Political Resources on the Net
Political Resources: India Government
This site from Political Resources on the Net is a good resource for official websites on the government agencies of India. Includes chiefs of state, cabinet members, the president, the parliament, the Lok Sabha, the Rajya Sabha, Supreme...