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All over the world, groups of people
or nations come together for common
causes. The unions they form are called
alliances. With financial backing and
international influence, these alliances
pursue shared goals.Alliances
UN ▲
After World War II ended in 1945, the United
Nations (UN) was set up to promote peace.
Today, the UN also plays a part in human rights,
economic development, and fighting disease.INTERPOL ▶
Established in 1923,
Interpol helps national
police forces co-operate
on criminal cases
across countries.WORLD BANK ▲
The World Bank was founded in
1944 to help rebuild postwar Europe.
Today, it gives poorer nations financial
and technical assistance.NATO ▶
The North Atlantic Treaty
Organization (NATO) was
established in 1949. The
alliance protects the
safety of its American
and European
members.▲ WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION
Created in 1995, this is the only international
organization managing the laws of trade
between countries.OPEC ▶
The Organization
of Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC) consists
of 15 of the largest
oil-producing nations.
Its goal is to ensure
there is a regular
and constant
supply of oil.OIC ▶
In 1969, Islamic
leaders formed
an alliance to
protect Muslim
interests. Today,
the Organization of
Islamic Cooperation
(OIC) has 57
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