SITES IN THE NEWS

U.S.-led forces began their first round of military strikes against Afghanistan this week. The Web offers information on the campaign against terrorism.

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Military

Jane’s: The authoritative guide to the world’s military and civilian craft publishes daily articles about defense, transportation, flight and security focused on events around the world. The site offers detailed stories about the technology, hardware and infrastructure used in the Afghan campaign. Articles are free, but a subscription is required to view details on ships and aircraft. https://www.janes.com

U.S. Air Force and Navy: Get the rundown on planes, ships, weapons and organizations the armed forces use during war. The Air Force and Navy provide fact sheets with pictures, background information, features and descriptions of weapons, including Tomahawk missiles, aircraft carriers and B-2 stealth bombers. Air Force: https://www.af.mil/news/fact.sheets; Navy: https://wwhttps://w.chinfo.navy.mil/navpalib/factfile./ffiletop.html

Humanitarian

ReliefWeb: ReliefWeb is a United Nations project that provides news and links on humanitarian efforts around the globe. The site monitors and reports on Afghanistan, offering information on the response of the United Nations and other organizations. https://www.reliefweb.int

Policy/Background

Rand: The nonprofit think tank provides research and analysis to the military and public policy organizations. The site is full of studies and recommendations on all aspects of the U.S. response to terrorism. You also can view documents published before the attack that focus on national security issues. Most publications are available online as PDF documents. https://www.rand.org

CountryWatch: This site gives in-depth information about Afghanistan and other key countries in the conflict. You can find a comprehensive history of a country, as well as key data about a country’s demographics, political and economic situation and environmental trends. General information and reports on countries are free and are available online or as a downloadable PDF file. https://www.countrywatch.com

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Compiled by Eric Benjamin Hanson