Online Information: Afghanistan
 
The following are useful information sources that can be found online.  They have been evaluated for the following criteria: currency, authority, objectivity, and relevance.
 
*All links are provided for information purposes only and opinions expressed are in no way affiliated with or endorsed by the library.

Government Documents

Independent Panel on Canada’s Future Role in Afghanistan

Websites

 
A general information site about the country
 
Spotlight on Military News and International Affairs
A daily listing of relevant articles and commentary from a variety of national and international newspapers.

Canadian Engagement in Afghanistan
This is a Government of Canada website that outlines Canada’s involvement in Afghanistan, including information on the reconstruction team, Canada-Afghanistan relations, and the progress being made in that country. It also includes resources such as new releases, presentations and parliamentary reports.

Centre for Intercultural Learning: Afghanistan
Cultural information, including local and Canadian Ex Pat perspectives; links to history, geography and media.
 
Afghanistan
A website provided by the CBC, it has a large amount of information about the history and statistics of Afghanistan. Its news links are constantly updated, and allows the user to find relevant and current news and information on the events occurring in the South Central Asian region/
 
Country Profile: Afghanistan
This page is brought to you by the BBC, and is a wonderful resource for researching the history, people, and important events regarding Afghanistan. It includes up-to-date media news and a timeline. 

NATO in Afghanistan
It includes news and official documents regarding NATO’s role in Afghanistan.

 
Databases
 
Access databases by clicking on the "search databases" link in the "Search Your Library" section on the left side of the browser window.  (You will need your library barcode.)  Try the following databases:
 
Canadian Newsstand
Provides full text articles from major Canadian newspapers. (There may be a 48 hour delay for articles to be online.)
 
General Reference Centre GOLD
Provides full text of magazines, reference books and newspapers with information on current events and more.
 
Canadian Reference Centre
Provides access to Canadian magazines, newswires, and reference books. 
 
Academic Search Elite
If you’re interested in what academics and scholars are discussing about Canadians in Afghanistan or looking to learn about the history of the country, this database will provide you with access to scholarly and peer-reviewed journals.
 
 

 

 

 

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