LibGuides: POLSC 390: Globalization and its Critics: Mapping & Country Information

Country Profiles

A to Z World Business
Use this tool to explore business, trade, and cultural practices in over 100 countries. Great for international business planning, marketing research, and cross-cultural communication.
Country Watch
Explore current data on countries around the world, including politics, economics, and social indicators. Use Country Watch to compare trends across nations, complete global studies assignments, or prepare for international research projects.

Bilateral Relations Fact sheets
Provides an overview of U.S. relations with each country and related information. Gives information about US financial aid to the country and what intergovernmental organizations a country is a member of.
Foreign Information by Country
Links to web sites for approximately 245 countries. Works best with Internet Explorer.

Global Road Warrior
Explore in-depth cultural, business, and travel information for over 175 countries. Use this resource to compare economic indicators for a global marketing project, prepare for study abroad by learning local customs and etiquette, or analyze international business practices for a management case study.

globalEDGE - Country Insights
Primarily business rankings but good for economic and political conditions. Headlines and economic statistics given for each country.
World Factbook
From the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency

Statista
Search millions of statistics, infographics, and market insights on industries, demographics, consumer behavior, and global trends. Quickly pull visual data for research papers, slide decks, or business plans.