International Maritime Organization . London-based group with 158 member states. Promotes safety of international shipping and measures to reduce pollution from ships of over 500 gross tonnage. Monitors trends in piracy in international waters. Ongoing case studies in small unit leadership.
Field notes from people grappling with arguably the hardest job in the world.
Federation of American Scientists Probably the best single source for information on military and national security topics. Military Analysis Network contains descriptions and pictures of every significant weapon system worldwide. The National Security Archive at George Washington University. Fascinating collection of documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act. 2000 CIA World Factbook.