Global Studies

The African Union (AU) is a continental body of 55 member states that promotes political and economic integration, peace, security, and prosperity across Africa.

The purpose of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to accelerate economic growth, social progress, and cultural development in the region, while also promoting regional peace and stability through cooperation.

ECA's mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States, foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa's development

UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration. UNECE includes 56 member States in Europe, North America and Asia.

The ECLAC mission is to contribute to the economic and social development of Latin America and the Caribbean, coordinate regional development efforts, and strengthen economic relations with other countries.

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific region. The Commission promotes cooperation among its 53 member States and 9 associate members in pursuit of solutions to sustainable development challenges.

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) supports its 21 member States in their efforts to ensure prosperity and equality.

The common principles and values that underlie life in the EU: freedom, democracy, equality and the rule of law, promoting peace and stability.

The League of Arab States (LAS), or Arab League, is a loose alliance of nearly two dozen Arab countries that have pledged to cooperate on economic and military affairs, among other matters.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a political and military alliance of 32 member countries from Europe and North America. The alliance guarantees the freedom and security of its members through political and military means, and is founded on the principle of collective defense.

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest organization after the United Nations with a membership of 57 states spread over four continents. The Organization is the collective voice of the Muslim world. It endeavors to safeguard and protect the interests of the Muslim world in the spirit of promoting international peace and harmony among various people of the world.

The world's largest regional organization by population and geography, focusing on cooperation in politics, trade, and security.