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The Countries section gives you structured political profiles for every country in the world — useful for MUN research, understanding bilateral relationships, and general political reference.

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Country profiles

Each country profile includes:
  • At a glance — Key facts: population, GDP, government type, head of state, regional bloc memberships, UN member since
  • Political system — How the country’s government is structured, the main parties, and the current political situation
  • Foreign policy — The country’s key alliances, rivalries, and diplomatic priorities
  • UN positions — How the country typically votes in major UN bodies and its stated positions on major global issues
  • Recent developments — A feed of recent Atlas searches and Briefing stories about the country

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Country comparison

You can select up to four countries and view a side-by-side comparison on any dimension:
  • Government type
  • Economic indicators
  • UN voting records
  • Position on major issues
This is especially useful for understanding how similar (or different) your country is from your negotiating partners in a committee.

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How to find a country

Go to Countries in the left sidebar. You can:
  • Browse alphabetically
  • Search by country name
  • Filter by region (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, Middle East, North America)

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Using country profiles for MUN prep

A country profile is the starting point for any MUN research session. Use it to understand:
  1. Your country’s fundamental interests — A country’s foreign policy priorities are shaped by its history, geography, and economy. The profile makes this explicit.
  2. Who your allies are — Regional blocs, treaty organizations, and bilateral relationships tell you who to approach first in the committee.
  3. Who your opponents are — Countries with opposing interests or historical tensions will need more sophisticated diplomatic handling.
Then use Atlas to go deeper on any specific aspect of your country’s position.

Research with Atlas

Use Atlas to go deeper on any country’s position or history