Political handbook of the world, 1998 : governments and intergovernmental organizations as of January 1, 1998 : with major political developments noted through April 1, 1998

Political Handbook of the World annually provides up-to-date political information on all the world's countries in a balanced, accurate and comprehensive manner. A singular and authoritative reference work for nearly 70 years, each new volume builds on the research and scholarship of previous editions, offering rare insight into stories making headlines, judiciously outlining contemporary conflicts and analysing current foreign policy within the informed context of past events and decisions. It is considered to be the single-volume reference work of choice for libraries, diplomats, academic faculties, international corporations, and others needing accurate, timely information. This handbook annually provides up-to-date political information on all the world's countries. It aims to offer insight into stories making headlines, outlining contemporary conflicts, and analyzing foreign policy within the context of past events and decisions. Front Matter....Pages i-viii Governments....Pages 1-1055 Intergovernmental Organizations....Pages 1057-1228 Back Matter....Pages 1229-1287