International organizations are increasingly significant for international policy making and the process of the globalization. These are established by formal political agreements between the nations. It is based on common purpose and do not have territorial limitations. They have the status of international treaties and their existence is recognized by law.
According to Potter. “International organization means the aggregate of procedures and organs for expressing the unification of nations”.
It consist of at least two qualified members of the international system and created by a formal instrument of agreement between the governments of nation states.
Development of International Organization: Modern age is the age of international co-operation. No state car live in isolation. To ensure systematic relations between various states, agencies and methods of international co-operation, these organizations have emerged. The origin of international organization can be traced back to ancient Greece. The Amphictyonic League was established in the early 6th century BC with a view’ to regulate the inter-state relations to avoid war and to promote unity among nations.
The next important milestone in the development of international organization is the Treaty of West Phalia (1648), the Peace of Utrecht (1 713), the Congress of Vienna (1815), the Hague Conference (1907) played a major role in the creation of international organization. Later on, the important agencies and unions like **** Commission (1856). Universal Postal Union (1875). International Office of Health (1903), International Institute of Agriculture (1905) and others were established.
The notable international organization, the League of Nations was established after the First World War on 10th January 1920 to resolve international disputes and to promote international cooperation. The United Nations Organization was formed on 24th October 1945 after Second World War to ensure world peace.
