International Relations

Introduction to IMO

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a United Nations specialised body in charge of improving international shipping safety and security and preventing ship pollution in the ocean. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) establishes international maritime safety and security standards. It regulates all aspects of international shipping, including legal difficulties and shipping efficiency. The International Maritime

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International Standards Organization

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a voluntary organisation that creates and publishes a wide range of technical, industrial, and commercial standards. It is made up of representatives from various national standards organisations. ISO is not an abbreviation; it comes from the ancient Greek word sos, which means “equal” or “equivalent.” Because the organization’s

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International Organisations

Inter governmental organizations (IGOs) deal with a wide range of topics and have offices in many countries across the world, including the United States. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the Universal Postal Union, and the United Nations are three of the oldest intergovernmental organizations (IGOs). The Universal Postal Union, which was established in 1874, is

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International Labour Organization ILO do

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a UN organisation tasked with promoting social and economic fairness by establishing international labour standards. It is the UN’s first and oldest specialised agency, having been established in October 1919 under the League of Nations. The ILO has 187 members, including 186 of the 193 UN members and the

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Indo-Pacific

Introduction: The Indo-Pacific area encompasses the Pacific and Indian Oceans in Southeast Asia. The Indo-Pacific area, formerly known as the Asia-Pacific region, was recently renamed. This symbolizes the strategic regional comprehensive economic partnership between India and the United States. The Indo-Pacific idea is opposed by China, which sees it as a result of American efforts

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