Global Political Alliances Study Cards

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NATO

North Atlantic Treaty Organization - An intergovernmental military alliance between 30 European and North American countries, established to ensure the collective defense of its members.

UN

United Nations - An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among member countries, and to address global issues such as poverty, climate change, and human rights.

EU

European Union - A political and economic union of 27 member states located primarily in Europe, aimed at promoting economic and political integration, as well as cooperation in various fields.

ASEAN

Association of Southeast Asian Nations - A regional intergovernmental organization comprising ten Southeast Asian countries, established to promote economic growth, social progress, and regional stability.

OPEC

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries - A cartel of 13 oil-producing countries, aimed at coordinating and unifying petroleum policies to ensure fair and stable prices for petroleum producers.

AU

African Union - An organization consisting of 55 member states in Africa, working towards promoting unity, peace, and socioeconomic development on the continent.

SCO

Shanghai Cooperation Organization - A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance comprising eight member states, aimed at promoting cooperation on various regional issues.

NAM

Non-Aligned Movement - A group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc, promoting the principles of national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in the internal affairs of other countries.

BRICS

Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa - An association of five major emerging national economies, aimed at enhancing cooperation and influence on global issues.

GCC

Gulf Cooperation Council - A regional intergovernmental political and economic union of Arab states bordering the Persian Gulf, aimed at promoting economic integration and cooperation.

OAS

Organization of American States - An international organization comprising 35 member states from the Americas, working towards promoting democracy, human rights, and regional security.

SAARC

South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation - An economic and geopolitical organization of eight countries in South Asia, aimed at promoting regional cooperation and development.