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United Nations

An intergovernmental organization aiming to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, and achieve international cooperation.

European Union

A unique economic and political union between 27 European countries.

NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization; a military alliance between many nations of Europe and North America.

Globalization

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence or start operating on an international scale.

Article Five

A key component of NATO stating that an armed attack against one member shall be considered an attack against all.

Economic Alliance

An agreement between nations that promotes trade in some capacity.

Military Alliance

An international agreement concerning national security in which parties agree to mutual protection in case of a crisis.

WMDs

Weapons of mass destruction, such as nuclear weapons.

Pax Atomica

A state of relative peace maintained by the potential use of nuclear weapons, allowing for rapid economic and social development.

Sphere of Influence

An area where a country has the power to affect developments without formal authority.

Economic Sanctions

Financial penalties applied by one or more countries against a targeted self-governing state, group, or individual.

Truman Doctrine

The policy established by President Harry S. Truman to provide assistance to democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces.

General body of the UN

Main body of UN where all representatives meet and debate policies, issues, conflicts, etc. Leader of UN is secretary general, and right now it is Antonio Guterres. Major resolutions need 2/3 majority to pass, minor decisions need ½ majorities.

Security council of the UN

Ensures peace and security to the world. It can approve peacekeeping missions, establish economic sanctions, and authorize military actions. There are 15 members of the security council and 10 are rotating while there are 5 who are permanent and they have veto power.

the WHO

Connects nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe and serve the vulnerable so that everyone, everywhere can attain the highest level of health.

Economic and Social council of the UN

Tasked with coordinating economic and social development through formulating policy recommendations.

International Court of Justice Of the UN

Tasked with settling disputes b/w nations per international law. The UN is the primary court for settling international disputes and this subgroup handles that. The judges are appointed by the General Assembly and the Security Council for up to 9 years.