The United Nations and Contemporary Global Governance (Week 4)

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What is the primary function of international organizations as discussed in the text?

Create global standards

What power do International Organizations have in shaping meanings in the international arena?

Power of classification

What do norms represent in the context of International Organizations?

Accepted codes of conduct

Which United Nations organ is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights worldwide?

Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

What criticism was directed towards the IMF according to the text?

'Uses a 'one-size-fits-all' approach'

How many active organs does the United Nations have as mentioned in the text?

5

Which United Nations body is responsible for deciding on peace and security matters?

Security Council

Which organ of the United Nations is composed of the Permanent 5 members?

Security Council

Which United Nations body serves as the principal platform for discussions on sustainable development?

Economic and Social Council

Which organ of the United Nations is considered its primary bureaucracy?

Secretariat

What is a unique power held by each member of the Security Council?

Veto power

Where are disputes between states that voluntarily submit themselves for arbitration typically settled within the United Nations?

International Court of Justice

Explore the concept of International Organizations and their role in global governance based on the text by Michael Barnett and Martha Finnemore. Understand how IOs can become influential independent entities.

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