Web Archives

Web archives produced by the Library’s web archiving team and Asian Division subject specialists are presented as a separate category. These archives include websites by political parties, pro-democracy groups, human rights organizations, foreign NGOs, news agencies, and minority groups, and cover a wide range of political, economic, and social topics in contemporary Asia. Web archives have a particular focus on national elections.

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    Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan Government Web Archive This collection consists of official government websites for Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan and provides an overview of the political, economic, administrative and social situation in these four countries. Several of these governmental websites contain information in English, Urdu, Persian (Farsi and Dari dialects), Pashto, Tajik and Russian languages. The depth of information is best for the Urdu, Persian, Pashto and Tajik languages, so…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. African and Middle Eastern Division
    • Date: 2015

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    Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Tajikistan Elections Web Archive The Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan Elections Web Archive includes campaign sites archived during these countries’ election seasons since 2014. This archive collection includes websites for government bodies, political parties, presidential candidates, election observers and political commentators which offer significant information related to presidential and general elections in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan. Pertinent social media channels are also included in this collection in…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress - Library of Congress. African and Middle Eastern Division
    • Date: 2014

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    Bangladeshi Elections Web Archive This collection of websites documents the Bangladeshi General Elections beginning with the 2018-2019 election cycle, up to the present. The websites in this collection cover the political parties taking part in the elections. Other sites include watch-dog groups and non-profits.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2018

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    Burma/Myanmar Elections Web Archive The Burma/Myanmar Elections web archive brings together a collection of websites that document the General Elections of 2010, the by-elections of 2012, and the General Elections of 2015.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2010

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    Cambodian Elections Web Archive The Cambodian Elections Web Archive covers the 2013 and 2018 general elections, which saw Cambodians vote for representatives to the 125-seat National Assembly.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2013

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    China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) 2018-2021 Web Archive The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is part of China’s “One Belt, One Road (OBOR)” initiative. OBOR’s vision encompasses a geographical region that extends from the Baltics in Europe to Southeast Asia and from China to Africa. The focus of CPEC is on a series of energy and infrastructure projects. Through CPEC, Pakistan is situated to become one of the most strategically important countries in…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress - Library of Congress. African and Middle Eastern Division
    • Date: 2018

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    The Different Faces of Nationalism in Pakistan Web Archive The Different Faces of Nationalism in Pakistan Web Archive collects websites and blogs of Pakistan-based organizations, individuals, and groups who engage with the political scene in Pakistan through the language of nationalism. This may be done from a religious, ethnic, and/or socio-economic political perspective.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2011

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    Gender Issues in Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan Web Archive Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan, and Tajikistan are low-income countries where the status of women is far lower than that of women in neighboring countries. Women are frequently deprived of opportunities in education, adequate health services, proper nutrition, and access to public resources. They are also routinely excluded from decision-making processes within the family, the community, and the nation state.

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    Indian Elections Web Archive The Indian Elections Web Archive includes websites archived during the general elections in 2009 and 2019. As the world’s most populous democratic nation with the largest number of eligible voters, India has a political landscape with dozens of major linguistic groups and numerous political parties officially recognized at the national and state level.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2009

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    Indian Government Web Archive This collection consists of official government websites of India and provides an overview of the country’s politics, economics, society, and administration at the federal and state levels. Included in this collection are the official websites of the prime minister, president, both houses of parliament, union ministries, state governments, some district governments, and some government-created commissions. Most of the information on these websites is in…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2020

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    Indian Political and Social Issues Web Archive The Indian Political and Social Issues Web Archive is comprised of sites that follow the constantly changing scene of political and social issues in India, South Asia, and diasporic communities. Some sources are also from Pakistan considering the influence such issues have beyond Indian borders. Content includes individual journalists, news sources, online magazines, blogs, zines, governmental and non-governmental organizations, and international organizations. The collection…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2020

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    Indonesian Elections Web Archive The Indonesian Elections Web Archive covers the general elections of 2009 and 2019 which included both parliamentary as well as presidential elections, the presidential election of 2014, and the provincial elections of 2018.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2009

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    Kashmir Legal Status 2019 Web Archive In August 2019, the special legal status of Kashmir defined in Section 370 of the Indian Penal Code was rescinded. This web archive collection covers a range of local and regional responses.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2019

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    Laotian Elections Web Archive The Laotian Elections Web Archive covers elections for the country of Laos, and currently includes archived websites on the parliamentary and presidential elections of 2011.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2011

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    Malaysian Elections Web Archive The Malaysian Elections Web Archive brings together a collection of websites that document the Malaysian General Elections of 2013 and 2018, and includes sites by governmental, political, ethno-religious, human rights, civil society, and student groups, as well as some Malaysian newspapers. The archive also features blogs by prominent public personalities, and special interest groups. The Malaysian General Elections of 2013 and 2018 were pivotal…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2011

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    Philippine Elections Web Archive The Philippine Elections web archive documents the Philippine general elections of 2010 and 2019. In the Philippines, national elections for all positions above the barangay-level (barangay, being the smallest administrative division) take place every six years. Midterm elections occur at the three-year mark, with all seats in the House of Representatives, as well as gubernatorial, provincial, city, and municipal council seats contested. A portion…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2010

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    Royal Cremation Ceremony for H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand Web Archive The death of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand on October 13, 2016 sent the country into grieving. The Thai government announced an official year-long period of mourning concluding with the royal cremation ceremony that took place over five days at the end of October 2017. People from across Thailand and dignitaries from around the world were among the estimated 250,000 mourners who attended…
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2017

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    Singaporean Elections Web Archive The Singaporean Elections Web Archive brings together a collection of websites that document Singaporean general elections, and includes government, non-profit, political party, candidate, and news sites. The web archive covers general elections beginning with those of 2020 up to the present.
    • Date: 2020

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    Southeast Asia Banking and Finance Web Archive The Southeast Asia Banking and Finance Web Archive focuses on the role of the government in the banking and financial sectors in Southeast Asia. In much of the region, governments play a significant role in many aspects of capital, financial, and monetary policy.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2017

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    Sri Lankan Elections Web Archive The Sri Lankan Elections Web Archive includes websites archived during the presidential and general elections in 2010, 2015, and 2019/2020.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2009

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    Thai Elections Web Archive The Thai Elections Web Archive covers the general elections of 2011, 2014, and 2019.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2011

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    Timor-Leste 2010-2011 Web Archive The Timor-Leste Web Archive is a selection of websites about the emergence of Timor-Leste as an independent country following independence, declared in 2002. Many of the websites contain information about the move to independence, the struggle for self-determination, and post-independence developments.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress
    • Date: 2010

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    Timor-Leste Elections Web Archive The Timor-Leste Elections Web Archive covers the presidential and parliamentary elections of 2012 and 2017.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2012

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    Vietnamese Elections Web Archive The Vietnamese Elections Web Archive covers elections in Vietnam and currently has archived sites for the 2011 parliamentary and presidential elections.
    • Contributor: Library of Congress. Asian Division - Library of Congress
    • Date: 2011

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