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Important political events happen each day around the world. Fortunately, you don't have to travel the globe to learn about international politics; the Internet has the resources you need to stay current. We'll point you to the best sources for news, commentary and blogs about international politics and foreign relations. This International Politics Web Guide also offers help researching nations and intergovernmental organizations.

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Alternative News Sources

Sometimes you want more than just the straight news or a long list of statistics. A great place to enrich your perspective are media sources that offer analysis and commentary. Below you'll find magazines, editorial pages, and popular blogs that cover international politics.

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Whenever you're reading a piece of commentary or analysis, carefully review the "About Us" section. If you know a bit about the author you can better understand her point of view within a larger context.

Most major newspapers have an opinion section rich with commentary on international politics. Be sure to check the editorial sections of your favorite news sources in your search for informed and thought-provoking opinions.

One advantage of the Internet is that it can be very interactive. Plunge in: comment on blogs, weigh in on debates, write e-mails to the editor. The Web can be a forum for conversation—a place not only to read the opinions of others but to share your own.

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For commentary and opinions …

Foreign Affairs is a magazine devoted to making U.S foreign policy and international affairs accessible for all readers. You'll find news analysis and opinion pieces, as well as special features designed to help you get a better hold on current U.S. foreign policy. Check out "Campaign 2008," a collection of essays by presidential candidates on the topic.

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Agence Global has exclusive rights to the work of some excellent political commentators. It also syndicates news, opinions and features written by the greatest specialists in various fields of international politics. It is the sole publisher of the English version of Le Monde Diplomatique, a world- renowned political and cultural magazine.

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The International Herald Tribune ’s opinion section is full of commentary written by respected journalists and subject experts. Here you’ll find editorials, op-ed columnists and contributors, as well as letters to the editor on topics of global interest.

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Little Green Footballs is a well-rated, general international politics blog. The blogs draws from multiple international news sources and provides comments, links, and often video clips. Be sure to check the list of recommended sites on the right side, and the various features and slideshows of important global events listed on the left. Note that Little Green Footballs takes a slightly conservative angle.

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OxBlog is an international politics blog co-written by three doctoral candidates from Oxford and one graduate who is now a research analyst in Washington, DC. With clear headlines and plenty of primary source quotes, it’s one of the newsier blogs you’ll find. It also provides links to articles of interest.

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Informed Comment Global Affairs is a group blog on current international events. The focus of the blog is on the Middle East and Asia and it’s filled with video clips, links to articles, and some "informed comment" on events. The team is headed up by Juan Cole, professor of Middle Eastern studies at the University of Michigan, and supplemented with knowledgeable scholars from around the world.

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SaudiDebate is an online discussion of political and social developments in Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, and the Muslim world in general. Read what others have to say or consider signing up for the site’s forum where you can pose some of your own questions and comments.

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