The creation of the European Union economic and political bloc was an unprecedented and bold experiment in the late-20th century, that few thought would succeed. For nearly three decades, the EU continues to exist, but as outlined in the article by Kaiser (2017), there are two distinct perspectives on the...
American Red Cross is a national branch of the International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), which is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. As an affiliate, American Red Cross shares the main principles of the IFRC, which is to prevent and relieve human sufferings. The organization strives to protect...
Introduction The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was founded in 1949 by countries such as the U.S., Canada, and several nations in Western Europe. The main objective of the countries was to ensure mutual protection against the Soviet Union, which posed an immense threat to other nations. Following World War II,...
Introduction The foundation of the United Nations (UN) was a critical event in the history of humanity, and its relevance in the present-day world seems conditional upon its effects on all countries’ affairs. On a personal level, it means the possibility of making a change while acting within the established...
Introduction With the need to have better economic, social, and political advancement, a number of European countries came together to form an organization called the European Union (EU). The EU was tasked with various responsibilities on behalf of its members. It aimed at integrating the region by fostering military security...
The United Nations U.N. is an international organization whose role is to maintain international peace and safety, protect natural human rights, dispatch humanitarian support, and promote sustainable growth to uphold international law in all its 193 member countries. The Russo-Ukrainian war that started on February 24, 2022, is the latest...
World Trade Organization (WTO) is an entity that deals with rules of trade between nations globally. Its goal and objective are to help producers of commodities, exporters, and importers carry out their business. It is a symposium for governments to do negotiations and settle business disputes. Its functions are coordinated...
The chosen opinion piece is a publication from The New York Times which is called “Japan: Stop Slaughtering Whales” (The New York Times, 2018). The article was published on 31 December 2018 by the editorial board. The thesis of the opinion piece states that Tokyo should reconsider its decision related...
The world is governed by international organizations that seek to solve conflicts through negotiations rather than force. Nowadays, when the world is becoming more and more interconnected, these organizations play a major role on the world arena. Established to maintain peace and economic prosperity, they unite countries on their way...
The concept of lobbying refers to the lawful influence on legislators and attempting to promote the interests of companies or influential stakeholders and interest groups. One of the major advantages of lobbyists is that they represent the interest of minorities (Komarnytskyy, 2020). The government commonly tries to meet the interest...
I explored the United Nations website (www.un.org) and discovered some details. After thoroughly examining the website, I realized that several activities are facilitated by the website. For example, from the internet site, it is apparent that the UN is a fundamental tool in the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide....
The paper introduces an interesting discussion regarding of NATO’s partners. The alliance retains a strong bond with Kuwait, relying on this partnership within the framework of various operations in the area. Following years of cooperation and friendship, NATO and Kuwait signed the renewal of their official partnership program in 2019...
In April 2021, NATO will celebrate its seventy-second birthday, which prompts the question of how successful the organization has been, especially in its efforts to stifle the conflict in the Middle East. After all, the region is one of the threats to global security due to its instability and relative...
Regarding five Ws for the United Nations and its foundation, it is an international organization (what), which unites different nations to solve global problems. The organization was founded in 1945 (when); the foundations of its activities and structure were developed during the Second World War by the leading members of...
In the modern world, the policy process and delivery of public service in many countries are happening not in isolation but with the engagement of different international non-governmental organizations (INGOs). The article “International development NGOs and bureaucratic capacity: Facilitator or destroyer?” written by Cambell, DiGiuseppe, and Murdie focuses on the...
Introduction Intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) refer to entities formed by treaties and may involve two or more states that come together to work in good faith without aspects of common interest. IGOs do not exist unless they have been passed in during a treaty, and they are confined by legal protection....
The end of the Second World Wave triggered the process of the colonies’ withdrawal from the power of their metropolises. The Republic of the Congo was no exception and gained independence from Belgium in 1960. This event triggered a wave of chaos and unrest on the territory of the African...
Ensuring that relationships between states remain lawful and ethical is much more difficult than it might seem, even though the foundations of international relations etiquette might seem obvious. Due to the differences in the legal and economic standards across countries, the European environment, in general, would remain a grey area...
Introduction In a world characterized by aggressive cut-throat competition in technology, weaponry development has not been left behind. As such, there is a need to curb their mass production by countries. Arms control is the restriction and limitation of the development, stockpiling, distribution, proliferation, and usage of weapons (Kolodkin). Further,...
Organization’s Work Impact UNICEF has played a vital role in addressing the community’s safety and health requirements. For example, the group has aided children’s social services and health. The firm has also had a significant impact on the lives of women and children by addressing health and safety issues. The...
Currently, the world faces a number of pressing challenges, which is why people look to the United Nations (UN) as an institution capable of resolving existing issues in global health, security, and environmental protection. The initial reason behind the creation of the UN has been an undeniable need of a...
There are multiple approaches for Secretary Blinken to address the developmental assistance, humanitarian engagement, and working with the IGO/NGO communities in the New Foreign Policy Consensus for the United States. The criticisms of past U.S. approaches toward aid, assistance, or development programs can be acknowledged through the direct mentioning of...
The development of technologies and various scientific discoveries provide many opportunities for medical workers who should improve the health of people around the globe. Nevertheless, there are significant disparities in health conditions between and within nations. When an individual looks at the data about infant mortality rates or other indicators,...
Introduction Trade and economic trends in the 21st century world has become so interdependent that no nation or region can survive on its own, at least economically. This evident from the 2008 financial crisis in the US that nearly led to the collapse of the world economy and the ongoing...
Introduction The United Nations was established in 1945 immediately after the end of the Second World War. At the time, the world saw a lot of mayhem caused by the use of new technologies in armed combats. For instance, the use of atomic bombs in the war resulted in much...
Introduction The United Nations Security Council is the largest body in the world that is mandated with the task of maintaining peace and security among its member states. It is also considered to be one of the most powerful arms of the UN whose mandate is to carry out debates...
Problem Statement Introduction This research paper critically illustrates the perceptions and attitudes of the WTO membership connecting the socioeconomic responses in the Gulf Arab region and factors touching the motivation and exploration of the GCC policymakers within the existing practice of necessary reformations suggested by WTO that emerged and experienced...
Introduction Charitable organizations can be seen as those firms that are involved in community welfare activities. Charitable organizations do not have any profit motives in their activities. They are purely non-profit. The main goals are directed towards philanthropic activities. To optimize the benefits to the public through its activities, every...
Introduction NGO refers to a range of varied organizations. NGO as a terminology was formulated by the UN. In most cases, it is associated with organizations that are working independently without government influence or guidance. Such organizations are not driven by profit objectives. “The World Bank defines NGOs as private...
China and the Global Politics of Regionalization At a time when the regionalization of China has a great impact not only on the eastern part of Asia but also on other parts of the world such as Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East, it becomes necessary to examine economic...
Abstract Red Crescent offers its humanitarian services to various nations across the world. Through proper management and administration, the organization volunteers relief and aid to thousands of families across the globe. In fact, the Red Crescent has capitalized in programs that support the vital relief work in disaster and crises,...
From the international outlook, the exploitation of under-developed nations by developed countries and multi-national corporations is being monitored by international organizations- such as the United Nations, International Criminal Court, Transparency organizations etcetera, with an aim of upholding justice and fairness in all international relations, treaties and enterprises (Simon, 1993, p....
Introduction The international labor organization (ILO) is a Geneva-based (Switzerland) branch of the United Nations which deals with the rights of workers across the globe. However, its establishment can be traced to years before the UN was established because it was formed by the Treaty of Versailles when the UN...
Introduction The situation of nutrition and food supply in the world is different due to several factors. The first place here should be taken to the economical factors and political climate in the country or within a community of people. Millions of people lack food and healthy nutrition (Jacobsen, 2008)....
Responding to the geopolitical needs of the European Union, such as migration control and anti-terrorism measures, has become an integral part of the EU Development Policy. However, recent events have exposed the potential inadequacy of current measures. In 2019, the European Commission announced that the migrant crisis that started off...
The European Union is an active and influential actor in international relations. Its political activities are closely linked to supranational bodies. Their existence indicates that the EU is not just an economic but also a political association. The various areas of their activities depend significantly on countries outside the Union,...
Maintaining stability and peace throughout the world is a challenging task, requiring the cooperation of forces from all countries of the globe. However, since the interests of many countries do not coincide in matters of world order, it is almost impossible to form one alliance. Therefore, the world community was...
Common Security and Defense Policy (CSDP) is an integral part of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) of the European Union. It already includes both military and civilian operations, which are required to preserve peace, prevent conflicts, and conduct humanitarian activities. Therefore, the overall future of CSDP is bright,...
With the rise of globalization, countries have become tightly interconnected, encouraging both domestic and international travel. Public health has become a global concern – an outbreak in one region has the potential to spread to other continents quickly because of the fast movement of people across the globe. The World...
Different types of international governmental organizations are available in the light of global cooperation and unified action: United Nations Organisation and its many organs, such as UNICEF, UNCTAD, UNDP, UN Security Council, etc. Although the UN is seen as the prime global governance body, there are also other specialized and...
Introduction Cooperation between countries has been analyzed as long as the world exists. While some states are in a constant state of conflict, others try to find resolutions to complicated situations and endeavor to mitigate disagreements. Quite often, the participation of a third-party state is necessary for the successful resolution...
Introduction The United Nations represented ideologies, political systems, religious and cultural backgrounds, and various stages of economic development. They aimed at ensuring the document they were drafting gave a picture of various cultural traditions and integrate common values inbuilt in the world’s principal legal systems, religious and philosophical traditions (Mertus...
The dependence of modern countries on non-state actors(NSAs) and vice versa increases each year as society evolves. This collaboration is essential to support growing populations as more and more nations turn to democracy. In times of dire need, resources that are drawn together from states and non-state actors allow the...
Introduction The marine areas of the East China Sea, where the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands are located, are abundant invaluable environmental resources, including oil and natural gas. Both Beijing and Tokyo claim their rights to these territories and have long been unable to agree on a maritime boundary. The presence of both...
The book What’s Wrong with the United Nations and How to Fix It, written by Thomas Wiess, analyses the functions of the United Nations (UN), focusing on its pitfalls over the years. The author introduces the UN through the book and further displays his agenda for change based on its...
The European Union (EU) is one of the most influential international organizations in the modern world. It contributes to the cooperation of its member states in the domains of political, economic, cultural, and social spheres. Even though the union was initially successful, it has faced a few challenges recently. Thus,...
Introduction Union organizations were created as a result of a mediocre environment. The product of a diverse society and multiculturalism had made a significant negative effect on society in the past. Racism and unfair labor had brought workers within an industry to become closer to each other sharing a common...
Introduction Within the last twenty years, there have emerged non-state world aristocracies that have more global power than the nation-states. These international bodies include the IMF and the World Bank, which have created powerful international bureaucracies. Although people did not elect these bodies, they set rules of the economic game...
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is an organization which was established in the year 1960. Its main goal was to facilitate the policies of the member countries. Additionally, OPEC was established in order to provide market for petroleum and petroleum products to the member countries. This could provide...
The European Union is the single biggest economic and political integration since the Soviet Union. Europe had embraced the industrial revolution and there was high industrial development across the region before World War II. The war brought the economy of Europe into waste, with many of its industries destroyed. From...
Introduction To understand what International Financial Institutions are, in particular, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and why they were created, it is important to evaluate that state of Europe and the world at the time of their inception. In 1944-1945, the...
Innovation Arabia 10 is the leading congress on education, environment, business, finance, and health in the region; currently, it focuses on the theme of ‘Innovation and Entrepreneurship: the Engines of Sustainability’ (Wamda 2017). The Innovation Arabia’s presentation included four speakers: Hisham Al Gurg, Majed Al Suwaidi, Hisham, and Eddy Maroun....
Introduction The European Union is a partnership between European countries. European Union is typically a political and economic partnership that covers much of the continent to implement its policies and achieve its targets. The formation of the European Union was after the Second World War to mainly encourage and promote...
World Trade Organization (WTO) provides certain rules to control the trade flow between the countries. The regulation receives priority because of the globalization process. The main purpose of the WTO creation was to secure and provide the nations with a reliable trading process. The WTO is a unique trading company...
The Gulf Cooperation Council, which was established in 1981, has proved to be a very beneficial alliance for its six member states. Owing to its success, there have been proposals by some member states for the alliance to be strengthened by transforming it into a Gulf Union. I am of...
It is painfully obvious, that the critically acclaimed International Monetary Fund (IMF) was quite instrumental, and still is, in the rejuvenation of myriad countries, both developed and developing, that were steadily taking precarious economic directions. This was partly occasioned by poor economic management, because of perennial budget deficits that were...
The role played by the UN on the stage of world politics The United Nations Organization, commonly referred to as the UN, was formed on October 24, 1945, from the defunct League of Nation by “peace-loving” states from across the world. The objective of the organization was to actively prevent...
Introduction The steady increase in the interactions between countries and people, a process known as globalization, resulted in a steady increase in the volume of trade among nations. This coupled with the observed shift by nations from trading solely with their traditional trade partners to including other varied nations over...
The realization of effective international relations is central toward fostering global peace and security. Historically, poor intercontinental affairs led to the development of devastating conflicts as depicted by cases of World War I and World War II. As such, the establishment of the United Nations (UN) in 1945, just after...