Category: International Organizations
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NATO Expansion: NATO Summit in Bucharest in 2008
According to the official NATO internet resource, the definition of NATO is the following. The North Atlantic Treaty organization (NATO) is an alliance of 28 countries from North America and Europe committed to fulfilling the goals of the North Atlantic Treaty signed on 4 April 1949 (Welcome to NATO, 2010). The central idea of the…
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization: History
The picture represents a board consisting of country leaders signing a North Atlantic Treaty in April 1949 and creating the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) a war alliance against a pending threat of the Soviet Union (NATO Pact Signed 2017). The round table, at which they all sit, reminds of the tales about King…
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European Parliament: Why It Failed to Gain the Trust of Citizens?
Table of Contents Introduction European Parliament Misrepresentation Euroscepticism Brexit Disputes Conclusion Works Cited Introduction European Parliament (EP) is an essential part of governance and representation in the European Union. Representation plays a vital role in the democratic aspect of EP, which means that it allocates a certain number of seats for each member nation. Although…
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NATO as a Changing Defence and Security Institution
Table of Contents Introduction New interventions NATO during the Cold War NATO during post-Cold War period References Introduction In recent times, NATO has made a significant impact in regional and global security efforts. Although, NATO was established to maintain security in Western Europe and North America, the organization has provided solutions in other regions (Brzezinski…
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The United Nations Digital Media Connection
The United Nations (UN) is highly concerned about global citizenship and operates to encourage people to become a part of international open-minded society. The organization tries to provide the most authoritative information for the representatives of the general public to understand what changes are currently needed and why. Thus, it is vital for the UN…
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The United Nations vs Imperial Systems
With the continuous course of history, the forms of leadership, the level of effectiveness, and the methods and values of governance have constantly been changing. A similar trend has emerged in international cooperation and governance, where the once imperialist area has been replaced by the image of the United Nations today. There are different opinions…
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The United Nations Security Council Membership
Table of Contents Introduction The need to increase United Nations Security Council membership Equitable representation Changing power structures Increased role of the Security Council United Nations Budget Security Council composition; the way forward References Introduction The United Nations Security Council is increasing becoming a critical player in the world affairs and power relations between nations.…
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The United States Foreign Policy Actors
It is prudent to approach the U.N., NATO, and E.U. as the foreign policy actors. The main reason for engaging these three actors is that they handle various issues (Smith, Hadfield & Dunne, 2016). Additionally, they have numerous member states, and this means that most of the policies that the organizations initiate will be favorable.…
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Intergovernmental Global Organizations and Non-Governmental Organizations
Table of Contents Introduction Intergovernmental Global Organizations Non-governmental organizations Conclusion Reference Introduction Every country in the world is part of the wider global community. Each nations economic strength lies in the ability to work with others. Similarly, as part of the human race, individuals can only attain maximum potential when they identify with certain groups…
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Support for a Stronger United Nations Security Force
Introduction Global peace and security are among the UNs core missions. When it was founded in 1945, it was hoped that the United Nations could serve as a global high command to keep the peace in a post-colonial, post-fascist world (Alagappa and Inoguchi 3). This hope was further raised by the end of the Cold…