Discuss the nature and development of international organization as an alternative form organizing and conducting international relations.
Identify the roots of international organization as a primarily modern phenomenon.
Trace the growth of intergovernmental organizations during the twentieth century.
Summarize the traditional goals and activities of international organizations.
Examine and discuss the current and expanding roles of IGO.
Discuss the concept of world and regional government.
Explain the prospect of effective supranational organizations for international governance, making reference to the evolution of the European Union.
Describe IGO structure by evaluating the experience of the United Nations.
Identify the promotion of international peace and security as the primary IGO activity, as exemplified by the United Nations.
Outline major social, economic, environmental, and other roles of intergovernmental organizations.
Speculate regarding the shape of international organization in the future.