Political Handbook of the World

No other resource matches the timely, thorough, and accurate political information provided by CQ Press's bestselling Political Handbook of the World.

With more in-depth coverage of current political controversies than any other reference guide, Political Handbook of the World 2011 is the most authoritative source for finding complete facts and analysis on each country's governmental and political makeup.

Featuring 200 entries on countries and territories throughout the world, this volume is renowned for its extensive coverage of all major and minor political parties and groups in each political system.

It also provides names of key ambassadors and international memberships of each country, plus detailed profiles of more than 120 intergovernmental organizations and UN agencies.

This comprehensive, one-volume source for political information has been updated for 2011.

Key Features * Presents the annual activity for more than 70 intergovernmental organizations * Captures recent changes in national political regimes * Profiles the current issues and controversies for all the nations of the world