Political Sciences and Diplomacy

Databases

Reference resources

Search engines

BASE (Bielefeld Academic Search Engine)  
Open access e-science search engine.

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Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB)  
Catalogue of open access books including politics, international relations, journalism, communication.

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Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)  
Catalogue of open access scientific journals including politics, international relations, journalism, communication.

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Directory of Open Access Repositories – OpenDOAR)  
Register of open access institutional repositories.

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FreeFullPDF  
Scientific resource search system.

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Google Books 
E- book search engine. Partial keyword previews are available.

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Google Scholar   
Search engine that searches for scientific production published by scientific publishers, professional associations, universities and other research institutions.

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iBiblioteka 
Lithuanian integral library information system.

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Lithuanian Virtual Library  
Integrated search system allowing search in Lithuanian academic libraries and other databases.

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WorldWideScience.org  
Global search engine in the national and international scientific databases and websites.
 
 Civil Service Department under the Ministry of the interior of the Republic of Lithuania  
Financial, statistical, legal and other information about the civil service.

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Central and Eastern European Online Library (CEEOL)   
Scientific database including politics, international relations, journalism, communication, mass media. Registration is required,

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Council of Europe Online Resources  
Council of Europe open resources on various topics.

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Europeana    
Digital library providing access to books, newspapers, film excerpts, maps, photographs and other documents from national libraries, archives and museums in European countries.

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Publications Office of the European Union  
European Union database with digital access to the register of all official EU documents of the EU institutions and the EU open data portal. Here you can find reports, studies, information brochures, magazines and other publications of the EU institutions and other bodies on EU governance, law, security and defense, economics, employment, finance and other EU publications.

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Internet Archive     
Global digital library, topics include politics, international relations, diplomacy, journalism, communication, media. Registered users can download books for reading at home for 14 days.

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LiDA  
Lithuanian Humanities and Social Sciences Data Archive.

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Lituanistika  
International scientific database covering research in the humanities and social sciences, the object of which is the development and present of the Lithuanian state, society, culture, Lithuanian nation, language.

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DART-Europe  
E-theses and dissertations in the European universities.

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EBSCO Open Dissertations  
Opem access e-dissertations.

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AVAAZ
A global web movement to bring people-powered politics to decision-making everywhere.is

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CrossAsia  
Database of Asian Studies prepared by the German National Library.

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data.europa.eu  
Official website of the European Union data

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E-International Relations (E-IR)   
The most famous open access website for international politics.

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Official Statistics Portal   
Lithuanian official statistical data system.

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Refugee Law Initiative 
The only academic center in UK to integrate the shared interests of refugee law scholars and practitioners, stimulate collaboration between academics and non-academics, and achieve policy impact at the national and international level.

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NDLTD (Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations)  
Final theses and dissertations of world science and study institutions.

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Open Access Theses and Dissertations (OATD)  
E-theses and dissertations.

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Peace Academy  
Nonprofit free world-class peace education studies.

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  Oxford University Research Archive (ORA)  
Oxford scientific institutional repository.
CONCORD 
The European Confederation of NGOs working on sustainable development and international cooperation.

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DiPLO   
International non-profit organisation, founded in 2002 by governments of Malta and Switzerland. This websited is specialised in fields of digital diplomacy, internet governance, and tech policy.

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Electronic Journals Library  
e-journals including political science, journalism.

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Journals For Free  
Open access e-journals including politics, communication and information science.
Eurostat   
Statistical Office of the European Union.

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Geneva internet Platform  
An initiative of the Swiss authorities (FDFA, OFCOM) and the Canton of Geneva, devoted to digital policy.

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Government of the Republic of Lithuania  
Information on the activities of the Lithuanian government, ministries and agencies.

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Inter-Parliamentary Union  
Website of the global organization of national parliaments

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IPSA (International Political Science Association)  
Website of the International Association of Political Science with lots of useful information for both researchers and students. Including IPSA Portal with 300 links to important websites.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania  
Information on the activities of the Ministry, Lithuanian foreign policy guidelines, international agreements, consular services and economic diplomacy.

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Ministry of National Defence of Republic of Lithuania  
Information on the Ministry's activities, defense policy and international cooperation

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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)  
Official website of NATO, which provides information on its history and development, international security, national security, international relations including database of various official documents and periodicals.

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OAPEN Library  
Academic books including politics, security.

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OECD iLibrary   
Multi-disciplinary database including politics, public relations.

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Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania  
History of the Seimas, information on the activities of the current Seimas, public relations, international relations, the information system of legal acts and the register of legal acts.

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POLITICO  
Global nonpartisan organization website. Here you can find information on politics, economics, media and other  topics.

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Thinkchecksubmit 
An international, cross-sectoral initiative that aims to educate scientists, promote integrity, and build trust in reliable research and publications.

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United Nations  
International organization working in the field of peace, security and human rights.

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United States Institute of Peace  
National, nonpartisan, independent institute, founded by Congress to teach non-violent living.

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Vision of Humanity  
A data-led perspective on peace, security and development, founded by the Institute for Economics and Peace.

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World Economic Forum  
Independent international organization, engaging the world leaders from politics, business and other fields of society.