| Term | Acronym | Definition | Example |
| Intergovernmental Organization | IGO | Associations of states established by a treaty to pursue common goals. | United Nations |
| Non-Governmental Organization | NGO | Made up of private citizens. Does not pass legislation. Sometimes called a "Civil Society Organization" | Greenpeace |
Simply put, there is specialized language and acronyms when studying international organizations. Here are a few ebooks if you are interested in learning about these terms and concepts.
This is not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.
This is not an exhaustive list, just a place to start.
