This comprehensive guide to over 1,700 international and regional organizations provides detailed and accurate information on a wide spectrum of international organizations, from the UN to the International Council for Science. Coverage is truly international. Features include: * Introductory essays define the changing role of international organizations in today's world * A chronology charts the historical development of international organizations * Texts of significant international charters, treaties and documents * Lists of key UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, plus information about peace-keeping activities * A who's who of leading officials within international organizations * A directory and further information on each organization including contact information, details of membership, leading officials, activities, finance, publications and subsidiary organizations * Full index of organizations