Reliable Research Resources
Welcome to the ultimate guide for Model UN research resources! Whether you're preparing for your first conference or you're a seasoned delegate looking to elevate your performance, having the right tools at your fingertips is crucial.
This guide breaks down the best sources for gathering reliable and insightful information, organized into easy-to-navigate categories.
From understanding global news to diving deep into economic data, country profiles, and NGO reports, these resources will help you build stronger arguments, craft detailed resolutions, and engage more effectively in debate.
General News 📰
Stay informed about current events and global affairs with these reliable and widely recognized news outlets. Their region-specific subcategories can provide deeper insights into specific areas of interest.
- BBC: www.bbc.co.uk
- The Economist: www.economist.com
- CNN: www.cnn.com
- Reuters: www.reuters.com
- The New York Times: www.nytimes.com
- The Guardian: www.guardian.co.uk
- The Telegraph: www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/
International Relations News 🌍
These resources focus on diplomatic relations, policy analysis, and global strategies. Use them to understand geopolitical contexts and strategic international moves.
- Foreign Policy: www.foreignpolicy.com
- Council on Foreign Relations: www.cfr.org
- Brookings Institute: www.brookings.edu/research/topics/international-affairs
- Foreign Affairs: www.foreignaffairs.com
- Carnegie Endowment for Peace: www.carnegieendowment.org
- European Council on Foreign Relations: www.ecfr.eu
- OpenDemocracy (VPN required): www.opendemocracy.net
Newsletters for Regular Updates ✉️
Sign up for these newsletters to stay updated on specialized topics in international affairs and diplomacy.
- Council on Foreign Relations: www.cfr.org
- Foreign Policy: www.foreignpolicy.com
- International Crisis Group: www.crisisgroup.org/en.aspx
- Al-Monitor: www.al-monitor.com
- Sinocism (China-specific): www.sinocism.com
- Foreign Affairs: www.foreignaffairs.com
Economic Research Resources 📊
Gain insights into global financial systems and economic trends with these top-tier financial and economic news sources.
- Financial Times: www.ft.com/home/us
- Wall Street Journal: www.wsj.com
- Bloomberg: www.businessweek.com
- The World Bank: www.worldbank.org
- International Monetary Fund (IMF): www.imf.org
Regional News Sources 🌎
Find region-specific news to understand cultural, economic, and political nuances in different parts of the world.
China/Asia
- Caixin Media: english.caixin.com
- The Diplomat: www.thediplomat.com
- South China Morning Post: www.scmp.com
Middle East
- Al Jazeera: www.aljazeera.com
- Al Arabiya: english.alarabiya.net
Africa
- IRIN News: www.irinnews.org
- All Africa: www.allafrica.com
UN and NGO Resources 🌐
These sites provide official data, project updates, and reports, often tailored to humanitarian and environmental issues.
- UN News: www.un.org/news
- WHO (World Health Organization): www.who.int
- UNICEF: www.unicef.org
- Amnesty International: www.amnesty.org
- Human Rights Watch: www.hrw.org
- Environmental Defense Fund: www.edf.org
Security Research 🔒
Explore peacekeeping operations, conflict resolution, and security strategies with these focused resources.
- Providing for Peacekeeping: www.providingforpeacekeeping.org
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI): www.sipri.org
- International Peace Institute: www.ipinst.org
General Research Tools & Think Tanks 🧠
Access a wealth of academic articles, policy analyses, and research papers through these resources.
- Google Scholar: scholar.google.com
- JSTOR: www.jstor.org
- Brookings Institute: www.brookings.edu
- Chatham House: www.chathamhouse.org
- Council on Foreign Relations: www.cfr.org
