Especially in time of
change the
institutions play a
key role.
concrete, tangible structures with specific
functions and missions.
they promote the
national interests of
their member
states-not because of
vague ideals.
Examples: European Union,
Association of South East Asian
Nations (ASEAN), Southern Cone
Common Market (MERCOSUR), the
African Union
the key members of
IGOs are states, NGOs,
businesses, or
individuals can have
important advisory and
consulting roles in IGOs.
NGO´S
global
political
purposes
for example: Amnesty
International for human rights
and Planned Parenthood for
reproductive rights and family
planning. Still others have
cultural purposes- for example,
the International Olympic
Committee and religous
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Its members are sovereign states
that have not empowered the UN
to enforce its will within states´
territories except with the consent
of those states´ governments.
porpouse: is to provide a
global institutional structure
through which states can
sometimes settle conflicts
with less reliance on the use
of force.
Is based on the principles that states are equal under
international law; that states have full
sovereignty,independence and territorial integrity;
carry out their international obligations- such as
respecting diplomatic privileges, refraining from
committing aggression, and observing the terms of
treaties they sign.
States get several benefits from
the UN: Foremost among these
is the international stability that
the UN tries to safeguard; this
allows states to realize gains
from trade and other forms of
exchange.
it is a
mechanism
for conflict
resolution in
international
security
affairs.
Promotes and
coordinates
development assistance
and other programs of
economic and social
development in the
global South.
Is a coordinating system for
information and planning by
hundreds of internal and
external agencies and programs,
and for the publication of
international data
IO´S
IGO´S
Are global in scope,
others are regional or just
bilateral