The rapidly increasing globalisation has enhanced the importance and relevance of international organisations—inter-governmental and non-governmental. Besides the United Nations (UN) and its various agencies, there are several regional groupings striving to cooperate on the political as well as the socio-economic fronts, many of whom are gaining influence in the global arena, even as more such groups are forming. This book attempts to review all these kinds of organisations.

Specifically tailored and well-researched, this book has been designed as a reference manual for students of international relations and for those appearing in the competitive examinations like the UPSC CSE and State Civil Services, needing knowledge of such organisations. It also provides interesting as well as informative reading material for research scholars, academicians, and other interested readers for developing a comprehensive understanding on the subject of international organisations.

Some Features

• The book reviews international organisations of all kinds—their origins, evolution, and their role as well as activities.
• It discusses important conferences, conventions, and treaties.
• It consists of a detailed and explained list of terms and concepts related to international relations.
• Recent conferences, reports and indices relating to these institutions find a special place in the Review at the end of the book.
• The book discusses India’s role and her standing in the conferences and reports.
• The readers will find a list of abbreviations commonly used in the field.