Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting
http://www.pulitzercenter.org/
The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (which is supported by the World Security Institute) aims to promote balanced academic coverage of issues which it regards as neglected and underreported by mainstream media. Its website provides information on its aims and activities. It includes access to reports from its projects which often offer articles, papers and videos containing ondependent reports from war and crisis zones worldwide. the site also supports discussion forums on world issues, and offers access to some teaching materials for the classroom.
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Air University bibliographies
http://www.au.af.mil/au/aul/bibs/bib97.htm#curbib
This site provides free access to a collection of several hundred bibliographies compiled since 1990 by staff at the Muir S. Fairchild Research Information Center, Air University USA. They cover all major conflicts of the 20th century, including the Falklands War, Korean War, Gulf War, Iraq War, Balkans War and military operations worldwide. They also provide information on key military leaders, weapons of mass destruction, air forces and air power. Each bibliography provides advice on key readings. They also have links to important websites and online documents. Check the date of publication for information on when the bibliography was last updated.
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Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals 
http://www.dtic.mil/dtic/aulimp/index.html
The Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals contains citations to articles in English language military science journals. It has been produced by the US Air University since 1949. A searchable database of entries from 1989 onwards is available on the Internet. They cover the full range of military topics including: air defence, weapons, tactics, military intelligence, employment and finance. An index of subject headings and journals indexed can be viewed on the site.
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American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/natsec/RL32492.pdf
This site provides access to a CRS research report RL32492 which was published by Congressional Research Services in July 2005. It provides statistical data on US active service casualties and war deaths from 1800 (approx) to 2004. Main conflicts covered include: World War Two, Korean War, Vietnam War, Gulf Wars. Also included are military operations such as those in Haiti and Somalia. Data is derived from offical Ministry of Defense sources. Users should note that the paper is in PDF format and therefore requires access to an Adobe Acrobat reader for use.
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Armed Conflict Database
http://www.iiss.org/publications/armed-conflict-database
The Armed Conflict Database (ACD) is a subscription service which provides data on recent conflicts and wars worldwide. It is maintained by the The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS). It includes coverage of national and international conflicts and terrorism. Each entry includes timelines of events, historical background, information on military and human security issues, statistics on weapons casualties plus links to related reports such as United Nations resolutions. Information on subscription rates is provided on the website. Small sample files can be accessed free of charge.
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Australian Screen education collection:war clips
http://australianscreen.com.au/education/war/
Australian Screen aims to provide information and free access to materials relating to the Australian film and television industry, from its earliest days to the present and Australian audiovisual heritage. Project partners include the Australian Government; Australian Film Commission and national Film and Sound Archive. It includes free access to several hundred online film clips Australian feature films, documentaries, TV programs, shorts, home movies, newsreels, advertisements, other historical footage, and sponsored films produced over the last 100 years, with curatorsÂ’ notes and other information about each title. The educational section is specialaled designed for educational use with suggested teacher's notes. The collection on war includes clips from war films and documentaries. These cover Australian involvement in the first and second world wars and 20th Century conflicts in the Asia Pacific. Technical and copyright information is displayed on the website.
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Battle Lines: Letters from Americas Wars
http://www.gilderlehrman.org/collection/battlelines/index_good.html
This is an online exhibition of the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History and the Legacy Project. It provides free access to a collection of digitised wartime letters from US service personnel (soldiers and sailors) involved in conflicts from the 18th century to the present day. The emphasis is upon the individual human experiences. The site is subdivided into themes such as enlistment, conditions in war zones, homesickness and separation from loved ones. The site includes scanned images of the letters, plus supporting maps and background notes. Also provided is a teachers guide with suggested lesson plans. Conflicts covered include: the First and Second World Wars and the Iraq War.
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BBC Memoryshare
http://www.bbc.co.uk/memoryshare/
An example of a web 2.0 site created by the BBC to provide free access to an online archive of memories covering the period 1900 to the present day. They include many examples of oral history accounts contibuted by BBC viewers which would be of value to family and local history researchers. It is possible to view timelines of events or search by keywords. Key topics covered include memories of social and political change and accounts of experiences during the Second World War. Users can register to contribute their own memories and receive email newsletters.
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Beginners guide to conflict data : finding and using the right dataset
http://www.pcr.uu.se/publications/UCDP_pub/UCDP_paper1.pdf
This useful guide has been prepared by Kristine Eck and published by the Department of Peace and Conflict Research Uppsala University in 2005. ISBN 9150618431. The 81 page document highlights major sources of quantitative and qualitative data on armed conflicts and international security events. These include historical datasets and more recent items. Each source is described and fully referenced to guide further research.
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Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
http://www.belfercenter.org/
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs (BCSIA) is based in the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. It conducts research into the intersection between science, technology and international affairs, covering such areas as international security, weapons, strengthening democratic institutions and intrastate conflict. The website provides details of ongoing research, and access to a selection of recent international affairs news articles and publications.
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BISA: British International Studies Association
http://www.bisa.ac.uk/
The British International Studies Association has a membership of nearly 1000 people, including academics working in International Studies and related fields of study from across the UK and many other parts of the world. The website includes the full-text of the Association's newsletter, membership information, conference details, information on working groups, and a link to details on the Association's journal: Review of International Studies, at Cambridge University Press.
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British Journal of Political Science
http://www.cambridge.org/journals/journal_catalogue.asp?historylinks=ALPHA&
The British Journal of Political Science is a leading political journal which is published quarterly by Cambridge University Press. It covers a broad range of political science topics including political theory, political philosophy, international relations and public policy worldwide. The website provides free access to abstracts and tables of contents from 1997 onwards. Some sample articles can be downloaded free of charge. The full-text is available to subscribers only.
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British Journal of Politics and International Relations
http://www.wiley.com/bw/journal.asp?ref=1369-1481
The British Journal of Politics and International Relations is published by Wiley-Blackwell three times per annum. It contains articles and book reviews on issues relating to political science and all aspects of international relations, including political institutions, political processes, decision making and the role of Britain in world affairs. Its website contains tables of contents and article abstracts from issue number 1, April 1999 onwards. Electronic access to the journal is available for subscribers. Details can be obtained from the site.
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CBC Archives: war and conflict
http://archives.cbc.ca/IDT-1-71/conflict_war/
The CBC archives provide free access to a collection of audio and image clips from the archives of Canadian public broadcaster CBC. This section of the website contains materials relating to conflicts and wars in which Canadian citizens have been involved during the 20th Century. They include the Second World war 1939-1945 plus some materials on Canadian involvement in the Korean and Vietnam War. Footage includes clips of battles, reports from war correspondents and images relating to women and war. Copyright information is displayed on the website.
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Center For Contemporary Conflict
http://www.ccc.nps.navy.mil/about.asp
The Center For Contemporary Conflict (CCC) is based at the Naval Postgraduate School, Department of National Security Affairs. It analyses current and emerging issues in international security. Particular topics of concern include: weapons of mass destruction, nuclear weapons, terrorism and security threats, security in the Gulf and Middle East, international security and the Pakistan-India dispute. The website provides information ongoing research and forthcoming events at the centre. It also provides free access to some full-text articles and papers published by it. This includes all issues of its free monthly ejournal Strategic Insightsfrom 2002 to date.
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Center for Systemic Peace
http://www.systemicpeace.org/
The Center for Systemic Peace conducts research on the management of political violence in the global world system. The Center is affiliated with the Center for Global Policy at George Mason University. Its website provides information on the purpose and work of the body. This includes access to some of its listings of world conflicts such as the current status of the world's major episodes of political violence and its listing of conflicts from 1946 to date. It also includes the Fragile States Index looking at the legitimacy and (in)effectiveness of regimes, the Integrated Network for Societal Conflict Research (INSCR) datasets and a virtual library of reports.
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Centre For Conflict Resolution
http://www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/confres/
The Centre For Conflict Resolution is based in the Department of Peace Studies, University of Bradford. It is concerned with studying all aspects of conflict resolution, including a particular focus on the relationship between the theory and practice of peacekeeping. Key areas of concern have included: Sri Lanka, Kosova, Bosnia and Northern Ireland. Its website provides details on current teaching and research programmes. It also provides access to the full-text of all Centre For Conflict Resolution working papers . Topics covered by these: include analyses of the work of United Nations peace-keeping forces; good practise in conflict resolution training and the relationship between women and peace-building. Users should note that some papers are in PDF format and therefore require access to an Adobe Acrobat Reader for use.
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Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
http://www.hdcentre.org
A Swiss based organisation which seeks to promote dialogue between warring parties and states. Its website provides information on its role, remit and recent conflict resolution work. It includes free access to press releases and documents. Key areas are reports from its conflict mediation programmes; civilian protection; the rule of law justice and post-conflict reconstructions, peacekeeping and research relating to small arms and disarmament.
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Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence
http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/academic/intrel/research/cstpv/
The Centre For the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) is based at St Andrews University. It focuses on the study of the roots of political violence and acts as a forum for the exchange of information about its causes, nature and measures to allievate it. The website provides information on the work of the Centre, including access to its recent newsletters and lists of publications and activities. Also accessible are the full-text of a selection of journal articles and conference papers written by its members. They focus mainly on 20th/21st century conflicts. Subjects covered include the Northern Ireland situation, the Middle-East, Hizb'allah, the relationship of religion with political violence, the role of the media and the military.
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Centro de Recursos para el Análisis de Conflictos (CERAC)
http://www.cerac.org.co/
Conflict Analysis Resource Center (CERAC) is a private research institution which is based in Colombia and specialises in studies of data relating to conflicts worldwide. Key areas of concern include developing methodologies for the measurement and prediction of conflict and detailed analysis of the Colombian civil war. The website provides information on the aims of the centre and its research. It offers free access to a large number of working papers, research reports and journal articles. Most published from approximately 2000 onwards. Key topics are economic and statistical analyses of conflicts and terrorist violence. Other features of the site include a database of statistical data on the Colombian conflict and a bibliography of links to other research centres worldwide.Some materials are offered in Spanish only.
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Chatham House
http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/
Chatham House was founded in 1920 (as the Royal Institute of International Affairs) to stimulate debate and research on important developments in the international arena. Its website contains details about the Institute, its members, publications and recent events. Some documents can be viewed online, others are offered to subscribers only. All aspects of British foreign policy and international security are covered, including US foreign policy and the 'war against terrorism' and the Middle-East conflict.
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Combined Arms Research Library digital collections
http://www.cgsc.army.mil/carl/contentdm/home.htm
This is the CARL website. It provides free access to a large collection of US digitised military documents held by the Combined Arms Research Library. Collections include: Second World war operational plans, School of Advanced Military Studies Monographs, Master of Military Art and Science theses, Stability Operations and Support Operation reports. A full range of military history, strategy and policy topics are covered, including logistics, tactics and involvement in specific conflicts (Korean war, Vietnam War and Afghanistan). Each database may be searched or browsed. Full bibliographic records are provided.
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Committee on Conscience
http://www.ushmm.org/conscience/
The Committee on Conscience is a specialist organisation of the United States Holocaust memorial Museum. It acts to raise awareness and potentially halt acts of genocide and human rights abuses in the modern world. Its website provides access to information about the aims of the Committee and its activities. It is a rich source of information about ongoing conflict situations, including news alerts of recent and threatened genocides, map, podcasts and full text reports. There is coverage of conflicts in Rwanda, Chechnya, the Balkans, Sudan (Darfur) and Democratic Republic of the Congo. An additional feature of the website is a students section with introductory guides and links to educational websites.
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission
http://www.cwgc.org/
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission is the UK government department which is concerned with providing information on the graves of servicemen from the Commonwealth. Its website offers details on the purpose, structure and current activities of the body. It also includes a list of its most recent press releases, vieo films and publications. There are also histories of specific battles such as the somme. However, the main feature of the site is the Debt of Honour Register which provides personal and service details and the location of the graves of over 1.7 million military dead from the first and second world wars from countries of the Commonwealth. It also lists over 60,000 civilian casualties from the second world war.
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Conciliation Resources
http://www.c-r.org/accord/index.shtml
A Uk based charity which seeks to support people working at local, national and international levels to develop effective solutions to social, economic and political problems related to violent conflicts. Its webs ite provides information on its aims, history and current activities. It includes recent newsletters, project reports and access to recent issues of its journal Accord: an international review of peace initiatives. This provides reviews of conflicts and peace building initiatives in specific countries of the world. Recent issues have covered Darfur and Rwanda. Each examples includes full texts and summaries of peace agreements; profiles of the main individuals and organizations involved; a glossary of important terms; maps; a chronology of the conflict and peace process and guidance for further reading. other features of the site are an index of peace agreements and resources for teachers.
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