International Organizations
International bodies organize cooperation under different mandates. Membership alone does not explain the scope or effectiveness of participation.
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United Nations
The United Nations provides forums for international cooperation. Its bodies have distinct responsibilities.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEEconomic Cooperation Organization
ECO is a regional cooperation organization. Its agenda connects participating economies through shared initiatives.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEShanghai Cooperation Organization
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is a multilateral grouping. Its activities span several policy areas.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEBRICS
BRICS is an international grouping of states. Cooperation develops through changing institutional arrangements.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEOPEC
OPEC coordinates discussions among petroleum-exporting states. Its institutional focus concerns oil markets.
Read the introductionFIELD NOTEInternational Economic Institutions
International economic institutions organize different forms of cooperation. Mandates distinguish finance, trade and development bodies.
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