alliances

Definition/Scope: The result of formal agreements (i.e., treaties) between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives which further the common interests of the members.

Used For:

international alliances

Broader Terms:

countries

Narrower Terms:

ABCA Armies (Coalition)
African Union
Arab Cooperation Council
Arab League
Association of Caribbean States
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
Caribbean Community and Common Market
Commonwealth of Independent States
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Eastern Caribbean Currency Union
Economic Community of West African States
European Free Trade Association
European Union
Global Counterterrorism Task Force
Gulf Cooperation Council
Inter-American Peace Force
International Monetary Fund
multinational forces
NATO
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe
Organization of American States
Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries
Organization of Eastern Caribbean States
Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
Organization of the Islamic Conference
Partnership for Peace
United Nations
Warsaw Treaty Organization
Western European Union

Related Terms:

alliance forces
balance of power
coalitions
conference
international agencies
international cooperation
international relations
international security
military relations
treaties