International institutions form a vital part of contemporary international relations. Much interaction at the system level is governed by them, and they outlaw some traditional institutions and practices of international relations, such as the use of war (except in self-defence). See also: International organization Generalist inter-state organizations United Nations Main article: United Nations The United Nations (UN) is an international organization that describes itself as a "global association of governments facilitating co-operation in international law, international security, economic development, and social equity"; It is the most prominent international institution. Many of the legal institutions follow the same organizational structure as the UN. Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Main article: Organisation of Islamic Cooperation The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is an international organization consisting of 57 member states. The organisation attempts to be the collective voice of the Muslim world (Ummah) and attempts to safeguard the interests and ensure the progress and well-being of Muslims. Other Other generalist inter-state organizations include: African Union Association of Southeast Asian Nations Arab League Commonwealth of Independent States European Union G8 G20 League of Nations Organization of American States Economic institutions The World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C. NATO E-3A flying with USAF F-16s in a NATO exercise. Asian Development Bank African Development Bank Bank of International Settlements Inter-American Development Bank International Monetary Fund Islamic Development Bank World Bank World Trade Organization International legal bodies Human rights European Court of Human Rights Human Rights Committee Inter-American Court of Human Rights International Criminal Court International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia United Nations Human Rights Council Legal African Court of Justice European Court of Justice International Court of Justice International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea Regional security arrangements Main article: Collective security Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific GUAM Organization for Democracy and Economic Development Maritime security regime NATO |
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