North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Basic Documents
NATO page that lists a number of important documents surrounding this alliance. The Atlantic Charter, Charter with the United Nations, and other documents are available.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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Center for Strategic & International Studies
"The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) is a public policy research institution dedicated to analysis and policy impact." Site gives student information and research on topics of national and international security.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Post War Prosperity and Cold War Fears 1945 1960: The Cold War
Examines the causes of the Cold War, America's efforts to oppose the spread of Communism, and the hunt for Communist sympathizers within the United States.
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Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
The Foreign Affairs and International Trade Department helps to represent Canadians around the world. By providing a network of embassies, consulates and trade offices as well as participation in organizations such as NATO and...
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Nato Parliamentary Assembly
Organization that serves as a link between NATO and the parliaments of its member nations. The role of this group is to help "build parliamentary and public consensus in support of Alliance policies".
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Nato's Role in Afghanistan
NATO took command of the International Security Assistance Force, ISAF, in 2003. It's mission was originally limited to Kabul, but has expanded its role to the whole of Afghanistan. Its main objective is to assist the Afghan government...
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Nato: Text of the North Atlantic Treaty
This resource, provided by NATO, presents the full text of all fourteen articles of the The North Atlantic Treaty of 1949.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
This resource offers information on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's policies and structures, official documents, press releases, speeches and publications. Click the "Welcome to NATO" button (in the left-hand toolbar) to gain...
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: The Warsaw Pact, 1955
The Warsaw pact in 1955 was a treaty of friendship, co-operation, and cooperation assistance. Website gives the clauses of the Warsaw Pact in 1955.
BBC
Bbc: Nato's Cold War Roots
A fantastic history of NATO. From its inception after WWII to its call to action during the Kosovo crisis, the BBC does a great job of giving readers a well-rounded look at the institution. Includes a map with all member countries as...
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Foreign Policy Association
The FPA is an "organization founded in 1918 to educate Americans about significant world issues that have an important impact on their lives." Gives students an opportunity to take part in activities through the Great Decisions program.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Harry Truman
The National Portrait Gallery explores presidendtial actions in regard to the Cold War. Click on Harry Truman to see what actions and decisions he made during his term of office. Read about his meeting with Joseph Stalin at Potsdam, the...
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
Wilson Center Digital Archives: Cold War History
Presents a historical survey of the cold war by using documents. Explores the documents through an interactive site as a pathway through history.
National Archives (UK)
National Archives Learning Curve: Cold War
Discusses different aspects of the Cold War such as "Did the Cold War really start in 1919-1939?" and "Was the Vietnam War a turning point in the Cold War?"
Boston University
Nato's Purpose: The Next Decade
An article explaining what NATO's purpose should be now that the Cold War has ended.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: End to the Cold War
This site discusses how US-Soviet relations took a dramatic turn for the better in 1990. Agreements and concessions made by both sides would eventually bring about the end to the Cold War.
Digital History
Digital History: Postwar America: 1945 1960, the Containment Policy
Digital History discusses the Containment Policy of the 1950s. Includes information on the Marshall Plan, the fate of Germany, the Berlin blockade, and NATO.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Bulgaria: The Arms Industry
Discusses the Warsaw Pact, Bulgaria, and its relation to the arms industry in Bulgaria and the effects on arms trading today.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Warsaw Pact
This encyclopedia article from Wikipedia gives information on the Warsaw Pact, which the Eastern Bloc was formed under. Provides a concise history and role of the agreement. Links are also given for additional information.
BBC
Bbc: Georgia's Nato Bid Irks Russia
A November 28, 2006 examination of the worsening relations between Georgia and the Russian Federation stemming from Georgia's efforts to join NATO.
BBC
Bbc News: Milosevic Indictment: Text
A detailed summary of the indictment and charges against President Slobodan Milosevic related to his conducting a war against Kosovo and other ethnic area sin Serbia in the 1990s. The indictment was released in October 2001. (2004).
BBC
Bbc News: Timeline: After Milosevic
A timeline which documents the key events in Kosovo-Serbia after the fall and arrest of Slobodan Milosevic in April 2001. Includes his death in March, 2006.
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Military Analysis Network: Map of Nato Member Nations
Great map of Europe with color coated countries denoting when they joined NATO.