Research Guides
SIS 495: Task Force - Winter 2011: Task Force C
Research and writing resources for winter quarter Jackson School Task Force projects.
Rethinking U.S. Democracy Promotion
SCOTT RADNITZ T Th
11:30-1:20
This task force will reexamine US policy toward democracy assistance and recommend a new strategy. It will evaluate the effectiveness of past democracy promotion efforts and draw up a new set of recommendations. Issues include whether democracy promotion is still in US interests, and if so, what regions/countries should be targeted, what aspects of democracy should be emphasized (e.g. civil society, governance, rule of law), and what approaches would be most effective in maximizing the return on aid.
Skills Assessment Survey: https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/owrc/121118
Article Databases
- PAIS (Public Affairs Information Service)
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The key database for identifying journal articles in political science, international relations, security studies, and related fields.
- Military & Government Collection This link opens in a new window
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Includes periodicals from all branches of the military, as well as journals in security studies and governmental affairs.
Background and Country Information
- Europa World Yearbook
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Political and economic country information, including statistics, recent history, government structure, and more. - Democracy Promotion
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Entry from the Encyclopedia of Human Rights, an excellent overview of approaches, actors, and more, as well as a bibliography for further research.
Policy Sources
- Books at UW LibrariesA small selection of books available through UW Libraries, including some ebooks.
- Carnegie Endowment on International PeaceCommentary, analysis, policy research, and more on democratization efforts around the world.
- USAID Office of Democracy & GovernanceDescription of their activities in monitoring and evaluation of civil society, rule of law, governance, and more.
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