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The Encyclopedia of Political Science
Covers the central ideas, concepts, and frameworks underlying the study of politics and the intersections of politics with other disciplines.
International Encyclopedia of Political Science
Provides a comprehensive picture of all aspects of political life, recognizing its theoretical foundations and including empirical findings from across the globe.
Encyclopedia of Political Theory
Examines the ideas of the major political theorists from before Plato to our own times: the main schools of political thought, the concepts and issues of political theorists, and some of the main institutions and practices inspired by political thought.
CQ Press Library
Includes resources on American government, current affairs, history, politics, public policy, and data analysis for the social sciences.

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Political Science Complete This link opens in a new window
Find articles and conference papers in political science, international relations and law.
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Public Affairs Information Service (PAIS) This link opens in a new window
Find articles, book citations, and government documents on public policy, international relations, and business. PAIS Archive and PAIS International are searchable as one combined database.
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Columbia International Affairs Online (CIAO) This link opens in a new window
Find scholarship on international affairs, including working papers, research projects, paper series, conference proceedings, books, journals, and policy briefs, from 1991-present.

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ProQuest Congressional This link opens in a new window
Find Congressional reports, bills, hearings, committee prints, serial set maps, and other documents.
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Digital National Security Archive This link opens in a new window
Find declassified government documents about U.S. foreign policy and military policy since 1945. Search across all collections, by a specific area, and by chronology.
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Declassified Documents Reference System (DDRS) This link opens in a new window
Find declassified government documents on major domestic and international events of the post-WWII era.
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