International organizations

The UN, NATO, WTO and WHO do different jobs: diplomacy and security, collective defense, trade rules and global public health.

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The UN, NATO, WTO and WHO do different jobs: diplomacy and security, collective defense, trade rules and global public health.

Worked examples

  1. Where is the UN headquartered?

    Answer: New York. The main headquarters is in New York; Geneva hosts several offices and agencies.

  2. How many permanent members does the UN Security Council have?

    Answer: 5. The US, UK, France, Russia and China, all with veto power. The Council has 15 members in total.

  3. The WTO deals mainly with:

    Answer: International trade rules. The World Trade Organization negotiates agreements and settles trade disputes.

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