1. International Governmental Organizations

2. Post WWII World WWII altered world power International System
Countries and people devastated
U.S. emerged as a hegemonic power
Had no psychological or physical damage; unlike other countries of Europe
This catapulted the U.S. into a position to dictate a new international system
International System
Definition: organization & process that people use to interact across borders
Modern state is the most powerful unit in the system
Influence the world system
There are two parts to the international system: economic & political institutions
Predominant Belief: Faulty Economic and Political institutions led to WWII

3. Post WWII World Great Depression Crippled World economies
Establishing higher tariffs to protect economies = downward spiral
New gov and new doctrines espoused by countries: Fascism, Socialism, Communism
Solution? – Restructure International system
Two objectives: 1) Foster world wide economic prosperity
2) Weaken potentially aggressive states
Three institutions created to achieve objectives
International Governmental Organizations (IGO’s), World Bank, and International Monetary Fund (IMF)

4. I.G.O.’s International Governmental Organizations Reasons for growth
Another option of governance – beyond the state
Modern day invention
Necessity drives their emergence
Special needs and organizations for unique problems
E.G. World Health Organization
Deal with problems (economic & social)
Powerful countries are responsible to preserve global cooperation
E.G. League of Nations from WWI
Reasons for growth
Governments are starting to turn to I.G.O.’s
International contact – the growth of internet and telecommunications
Interchanges need organization & structure
Increased problems & Challenges (Nuclear, genocides, environmental issues, etc.)
Increased security risks
Continue need for organization in health, foods, human rights, etc,.
Increased Global Trade –
Leveling the playing field – economically

5. I.G.O.’s Roles Why gov. rely on I.G.O.’s Increasing roles of IGO’s
Governments able to achieve greater global objectives & goals
The I.G.O.’s work & success relies on the organizations
Increasing roles of IGO’s
Provide arena to pursue interests
A place where nations can pursue interests internationally
People can work to get a place at the table (e.g. United Nations)
Facilitate cooperation among nations
Foster symbiotic relationships – what happens to all
E.g. health issues (Asian flu – potential threat for all)
Brings nations together – together they can tackle issue
Oceans and seas – regime created to govern and protect the ocean/seas
Stop pollution; promote regulations and norms for the oceans/seas
IGO’s Organization
Membership?
Any member can join
Must fall with in the scope of organization
Meet criteria

6. I.G.O. Activities Establish Norms Address violence (Human Rights)
Mediation (Air grievances)
Diplomatic Intervention
Economic Sanctions (Apply punishments)
Promote Economic development
Protect Environment
Promote Sovereignty