April 4, 1949: NATO is established with the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty by twelve founding member countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and the United States. NATO is formed as a collective defense alliance, with the principle of “an armed attack against one or …
1951: The European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) is established with six founding members: Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany. The ECSC aims to prevent future conflicts by pooling coal and steel production and placing it under a common authority. 1957: The Treaties of Rome are signed, establishing the European Economic Community …
October 24, 1945: The UN is officially established following the ratification of its Charter by the majority of its founding members. The UN is formed in the aftermath of World War II, aiming to prevent future conflicts and promote international cooperation. The Charter of the UN outlines the organization’s principles, structure, and objectives. The UN …
December 8, 1985: SAARC is established through the signing of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SAARC’s founding members include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The primary objective of SAARC is to promote economic, social, and cultural cooperation among member states. 1987: SAARC conducts its first official summit in Kathmandu, Nepal. …
September 25, 1969: The OIC is established during the Rabat Summit in Rabat, Morocco. The OIC aims to promote Islamic solidarity, safeguard the rights of Muslims, support the Palestinian cause, and enhance cooperation among member states. The organization was founded in response to the burning of the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem in 1969. The OIC …
February 24, 1955: The Baghdad Pact is signed in Baghdad, Iraq, establishing CENTO. Founding members include Iraq, Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, and the United Kingdom. CENTO aimed to counter the Soviet Union’s influence in the region and prevent the spread of communism. 1956: The United States joins CENTO as an associate member, bringing financial and military …
September 8, 1954: SEATO is established through the signing of the Manila Pact in Manila, Philippines. SEATO’s founding members include the United States, Australia, France, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The primary objective of SEATO was to prevent the spread of communism in Southeast Asia following the French defeat in …
July 22, 1944: The Bretton Woods Conference takes place in New Hampshire, United States, where the blueprint for the IMF is laid out. December 27, 1945: The IMF is officially established when its Articles of Agreement are signed by 29 member countries. March 1, 1947: The IMF becomes operational, and its first financial transactions take …
1918: The idea of establishing an organization to promote international cooperation and prevent future wars is proposed by President Woodrow Wilson of the United States. January 10, 1920: The League of Nations is officially established with the signing of the Covenant of the League of Nations in Paris. 1920: The League of Nations holds its …
The ILO was founded on April 11, 1919, as a result of the Treaty of Versailles that ended World War I. It was the first-ever international organization to deal with labor-related issues and establish labor standards. The ILO was established in response to the social and economic upheaval caused by industrialization and the exploitation of …
