Maps, tables, databases. The Iraq Research and Documentation Project Harvard-based project to translate and publish captured Iraqi documents. The Foreign Ministry also provides policy statements, text of treaties and agreements, and official information. With articles from Strategic Survey, Newsletter, and links. Leading independent journal covering Middle East politics, economics, culture.
Site has links and a series of very useful press bulletins giving background on current events.
Great starting point. Palestine National Authority Official information, policy statements, and positions. Palestinian Legislative Council Palestine Refugee Research Net . By far the best collection of information, research, and discussion on Palestinian refugee issues. Research center on the rights of Palestinian refugees.