International Organizations & Collective Action

What is the purpose of international organizations?

To facilitate cooperation among states, address global issues, and promote peace and development.

What is the United Nations (UN)?

A global organization founded in 1945 to promote international peace, security, and cooperation.

What are the main organs of the UN?

General Assembly, Security Council, International Court of Justice, Economic and Social Council, Secretariat, and Trusteeship Council (inactive).

What is the role of the UN Security Council?

To maintain international peace and security through binding resolutions and peacekeeping operations.

What is the difference between NGOs and IGOs?

NGOs (Non-Governmental Organizations) are independent from governments, while IGOs (Intergovernmental Organizations) are created by states to address global challenges.

What is collective security?

The concept that an attack on one member of an international organization (e.g., NATO) is considered an attack on all.

What is the Tragedy of the Commons?

A concept in collective action problems where individual self-interest leads to the depletion of shared resources.

What is the Prisoner's Dilemma in international relations?

A situation where two actors could benefit from cooperation but are incentivized to betray each other due to mistrust.

How do international organizations promote cooperation?

By setting norms, monitoring compliance, reducing uncertainty, and providing enforcement mechanisms.