Below is a listing of publications that we have archived. Please be aware that after we archive a publication we do not maintain the links that appear in the publication, so some links might be invalid.

The Amistad Revolt: A Historical Legacy of Sierra Leone and the United States
A brief factual history of how 53 slaves — captured by the Spanish, principally from the African colony of Sierra Leone — revolted aboard the transport ship “Amistad,” were interred in the United States, and eventually won their freedom through the U.S. judicial system.  (November 1998)

The Andes Under Siege: Environmental Consequences of the Drug Trade
This publication summarizes the significant environmental degradation to one of the world's richest and most pristine ecosystems caused by cultivation and production of illicit drug crops in the region. The damage includes not only the tropical deforestation and soil erosion resulting from clearing new areas to grow coca, but also the extensive pollution that results from indiscriminate dumping of the chemicals used in refining cocaine. This assault by the drug trade on a fragile environment jeopardizes the extraordinarily rich biodiversity that the Andean region harbors.  (July 2001)

Arms Control and Disarmament: The U.S. Commitment
A chronology of U.S. arms control and security initiatives during the past 50 years in such areas as strategic nuclear weapons, missile nonproliferation, nuclear testing, national and theater missile defense, chemical and biological weapons, and conventional armed forces.  (December 1997)

Faces of Africa: The Art of Leo Sarkisian
This is a 17-panel paper show featuring the drawings of VOA veteran and originator of VOA's popular "Music Time in Africa." Shown here are a few samples of his artwork in the paper show. The show contains 27 portraits and landscapes, and also includes highlights from Mr. Sarkisian's life and travels. The show was sent throughout Africa and to accompany Mr. Sarkisian on his recent five-country music program tour.  (May 2002)

Food Safety: Regulating Plant Agricultural Biotechnology in the United States
Outlines the regulatory procedures that occur from the time a scientist has an idea for a potentially marketable bioengineered plant product to when the product appears in the local food market.  (October 2000)

Freedom Papers
A series of seven papers that provide practical information, case studies, and sources of information on issues of democracy-building. Topics include: free and independent media; teaching democracy; the role of the legislature; an independent judiciary; administering higher education; public access to government information; and creating and disseminating law.  (September 1998)

Going the Distance: The U.S. Tsunami Relief Effort 2005
On December 26, 2004, a magnitude 9.0 earthquake off Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, triggered a tsunami -- giant waves -- that submerged populated areas of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, India, and Malaysia, as well as other nations. The U.S. government and the American people responded with symnpathy and immediate efforts to send relief to the victims, both in the form of funds and supplies. In addition to a pledge of $350 million in relief assistance from the U.S. government, U.S. citizens in all walks of life donated their own money to relief efforts. In the affected areas, the U.S. military and the U.S. Agency for International Development began work on the ground. This electronic publication tells that story. (January 2005)

Human Rights and You
The handbook contains basic United Nations, European system, and OSCE human rights documents, plus case law, a “how-to” guide for filing a human rights petition, and a listing of governmental and nongovernmental organizations with human rights concerns. Of special interest to judges, attorneys, human rights specialists, and the media in the Newly Independent States and Central Europe, the book is available in English and in Russian.  (December 1999)

President George W. Bush
Biographies and photographs of President George W. Bush and Vice President Richard B. Cheney, along with quotations from the president on foreign affairs.  (January 2001)

Prosperity Papers
A series of seven papers that provide practical information, case studies, and sources of information on issues related to market economics. Topics include: fostering entrepreneurship; attracting foreign investment; privatizing state-owned companies; organizing and financing a small business; elements of entrepreneurship; business and commercial law; and protecting intellectual property.  (March 1999)

Trafficking in Children: West and Central Africa
This pamphlet is intended to raise public awareness and encourage the prevention of child trafficking in Africa. It emphasizes the need for community action to combat trafficking at the local level and advises on ways in which communities, non-governmental organizations, and governments can work together to abolish this practice. Although this pamphlet is focused on West and Central Africa, the problem is one that is found worldwide. The pamphlet includes some real-life stories of victims from West and Central Africa, an examination of why child trafficking occurs, and discussion of actions being taken to focus attention on the problem and on the importance of keeping children in school to broaden their opportunities in life.  (December 2002)

U.S. Elections 2004
This publication is a non-partisan guide intended to help international audiences understand the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections of 2004. Primaries, political party conventions, polling techniques, media issues, campaign finance, and other aspects of the American elections process are discussed and elucidated by experts. This publication also includes an interview with noted U.S. elections analyst Thomas Mann of the Brookings Institution, a glossary of common terms, and a calendar of events.  (September 2003)