Markdown

Major International Alliances and Organizations - Markdown

Major international alliances and organizations refer to intergovernmental organizations and alliances established to promote world peace and security, economic development, and international cooperation. These include institutions operating in various fields such as security, economy, and regional cooperation, including the United Nations, NATO, G7, BRICS, ASEAN, and APEC. These organizations contribute to the stability and prosperity of the international community and play important roles in global governance.

international organizations international alliances United Nations NATO G7 BRICS ASEAN APEC OECD UN Security Council global governance international relations

| code | slug | name | description | abbreviation | category | established_year | headquarters | member_count |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| UN | united-nations | United Nations | The world's largest international organization dedicated to maintaining international peace and security. | UN | Comprehensive International Organization | 1945 | New York, United States | 193 |
| NATO | nato | North Atlantic Treaty Organization | A military alliance for collective defense in the North Atlantic region. | NATO | Military Alliance | 1949 | Brussels, Belgium | 32 |
| UNSC | un-security-council | UN Security Council | The principal UN organ responsible for maintaining international peace and security. | UNSC | Principal UN Organ | 1945 | New York, United States | 15 |
| G7 | g7 | Group of Seven | A framework for economic and political consultation among seven advanced nations. | G7 | Advanced Nations Forum | 1975 | No permanent headquarters (annual summit) | 7 |
| BRICS | brics | BRICS | A framework for economic and political cooperation among five emerging nations. | BRICS | Emerging Nations Alliance | 2009 | No permanent headquarters (annual summit) | 10 |
| ASEAN | asean | Association of Southeast Asian Nations | A regional cooperation organization of 10 Southeast Asian countries. | ASEAN | Regional Organization | 1967 | Jakarta, Indonesia | 10 |
| APEC | apec | Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation | A forum to promote economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. | APEC | Economic Cooperation Organization | 1989 | Singapore | 21 |
| OECD | oecd | Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development | An international organization for economic cooperation and development assistance among advanced countries. | OECD | Economic Cooperation Organization | 1961 | Paris, France | 38 |
| WTO | wto | World Trade Organization | An international organization that manages and operates the multilateral trading system. | WTO | Trade Organization | 1995 | Geneva, Switzerland | 164 |
| IMF | imf | International Monetary Fund | An international organization that supports stability of the international monetary system and economic growth. | IMF | Financial Institution | 1944 | Washington D.C., United States | 191 |
| WHO | who | World Health Organization | A UN specialized agency responsible for international public health. | WHO | UN Specialized Agency | 1948 | Geneva, Switzerland | 194 |
| EU | european-union | European Union | A framework for political and economic integration among European countries. | EU | Regional Integration Organization | 1993 | Brussels, Belgium | 27 |
| G20 | g20 | Group of Twenty | The premier forum for international economic cooperation among advanced and emerging economies. | G20 | Economic Forum | 1999 | No permanent headquarters (annual summit) | 20 |
| IAEA | iaea | International Atomic Energy Agency | An international organization promoting peaceful use of nuclear energy and preventing nuclear proliferation. | IAEA | UN-related Organization | 1957 | Vienna, Austria | 178 |
| UNESCO | unesco | UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization | A UN specialized agency promoting peace and security through education, science, and culture. | UNESCO | UN Specialized Agency | 1945 | Paris, France | 194 |