Flashcards on Regional Organizations in International Affairs

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What is the African Union?

A continental organization consisting of 55 African countries.

What is the European Union?

A political and economic union of 27 European countries.

What is ASEAN?

Association of Southeast Asian Nations, consisting of 10 member countries.

What is NAFTA?

North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

What is NATO?

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a defense alliance of North American and European countries.

What is OPEC?

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, an intergovernmental organization of oil-producing nations.

What is the Arab League?

A regional organization of Arab states in the Middle East and North Africa.

What is Mercosur?

A regional trade bloc in South America, comprising of 5 member countries.

What is the Commonwealth?

An association of 54 member countries, most of which were formerly part of the British Empire.

What is the Shanghai Cooperation Organization?

A Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance comprised of 8 member countries.

What is the African Development Bank?

A regional development finance institution focused on promoting economic growth and social progress in Africa.

What is the Association of Caribbean States?

An organization promoting cooperation and integration among Caribbean countries.

What is the Pacific Islands Forum?

A political and economic organization of Pacific Island countries and territories.

What is the Organization of American States?

A regional organization promoting peace, security, and development in the Americas.

What is the Gulf Cooperation Council?

A regional intergovernmental political and economic union of Arab states in the Persian Gulf region.

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