Some Institutions that Govern International Relations Flashcards
193 member states
Has regional
Commissions composed of
officials from different countries
in charge of making certain
laws that promulgate certain
rights for economic and social
development
United Nations (UN)
looks at the stability of the
international monetary system
by monitoring the global
economy, lends to countries
and provides policy and
technical advisory functions
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
regulates international trade,
ensures the smooth flow of
trade, and provides a forum for
negotiations among countries
and regions of t he world
World Trade Organization(WTO)
Responsible for global research
on medicines and vaccines.
World Health Organization (WHO)
supports investments in
countries that underpin long-
term growth and that help to
meet the needs of their citizens.
World Bank (WB)
Formed in 1949 with the signing
of the Washington Treaty, NATO
is a security alliance of 30
countries from North America
and Europe.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)