Previous Editions of Background Notes

See our Background Notes page for the most recently published versions of Background Notes.

Previous editions of Background Notes from 2001-2011 are available through the links at left.

Background Notes from 1996-2000 are available on the archive site for the Clinton Administration.

Background Notes from 1990-1995 are available on the Department of State Foreign Affairs Network (DOSFAN) archive site.


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