United Nations Research Institute for Social Development - Multidisciplinary research on the social dimensions of contemporary problems affecting development. United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) - An autonomous institute within the United Nations conducting research on disarmament and security with the aim of assisting the international community in their disarmament thinking, decisions and efforts. United Nations Treaty Collection - Offers a comprehensive database of international treaties and related information. United Nations University - Seeks to contribute to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems through research. Academic Council on the United Nations System - International association of scholars, teachers, and practitioners active in the work and study of the United Nations and related organizations. United Nations Intellectual History Project - Compiling commissioned research and oral commentaries on the history of the UN. United Nations Scholars' Workstation - Collection of topical texts, data sets, and pointers to print and electronic information.