Chronology of International Organizations: A Political Chronology of the World

1648

• The Peace of Westphalia ends the Thirty Years' War and establishes the principle of state sovereignty. This principle becomes the foundation of the modern international system.

1815

• The Congress of Vienna establishes the Concert of Europe, an alliance of major European powers that aims to maintain peace and stability on the continent. This is the first example of a modern international organization.

1863

A Chronology of International Organizations (Political Chronology of the World)

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• The International Red Cross is founded. This organization provides humanitarian assistance to victims of war.

1865

• The International Telegraph Union is founded. This organization regulates the use of telegraph communications.

1874

• The Universal Postal Union is founded. This organization regulates the use of postal services.

1899

• The Hague Peace Conferences are held. These conferences aim to promote peace and reduce the risk of war.

1919

• The League of Nations is established. This is the first international organization with a global mandate.

1945

• The United Nations is established. This organization replaces the League of Nations and is responsible for maintaining international peace and security.

1946

• The International Court of Justice is established. This is the principal judicial organ of the United Nations.

1947

• The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) is established. This organization regulates international trade.

1948

• The World Health Organization is established. This organization is responsible for promoting health and preventing disease.

1950

• The Council of Europe is established. This organization promotes cooperation between European states.

1951

• The European Coal and Steel Community is established. This organization is the forerunner of the European Union.

1957

• The European Economic Community is established. This organization is the forerunner of the European Union.

1961

• The Organization of American States is established. This organization promotes cooperation between states in the Americas.

1963

• The African Union is established. This organization promotes cooperation between states in Africa.

1971

• The United States and China establish diplomatic relations. This event marks the beginning of a new era of cooperation between the two countries.

1989

• The Berlin Wall falls. This event marks the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era of globalization.

1991

• The Soviet Union dissolves. This event marks the end of the Cold War and the beginning of a new era of globalization.

1995

• The World Trade Organization is established. This organization regulates international trade.

2001

• The September 11 attacks occur. These attacks lead to a new era of global cooperation in the fight against terrorism.

2008

• The global financial crisis begins. This crisis leads to a new era of economic cooperation and coordination.

2015

• The Paris Agreement on climate change is adopted. This agreement aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.

2020

• The COVID-19 pandemic begins. This pandemic leads to a new era of global cooperation in the fight against the virus.

International organizations play a vital role in the global system. They provide a forum for cooperation and coordination between states, and help to address some of the most pressing challenges facing the world. The history of international organizations is a history of cooperation and progress, and it is a history that is still being written.

A Chronology of International Organizations (Political Chronology of the World)

by Mona Golabek

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