These databases, e-books, and websites are great places to get ideas for a global issue or topic. They are also the best place to start your research once you've chosen a topic. Most of the resources on this page include background information, which will give you a good introduction to the topic.
Contains more than 380 core topics, each with an overview (objective background / description), point (argument) and counterpoint (opposing argument).
Click the links to view the e-books, but pay attention to the chapter titles and sections within each book. These are great places to get background information on most any global issue.
