Organization definitions Flashcards
(15 cards)
NATO
Western European and North American defence alliance designed to protect them from a possible Soviet nuclear attack
NORAD
A joint American and Canadian military organization responsible for monitoring and defending North American airspace
DEW Line
A chain of Canadian radar systems built during the cold war to detect incoming soviet union bombers and missles
UN
An international organization created to promote peace, security, cooperation, and human rights among membering countries.
WHO
The World Health Organization is a United Nations agency which coordinates responses to international public health issues and emergencies.
UNICEF
A United Nations organization that works globally to protect children’s rights and ensure their survival, development, and well-being.
NAC
The principal decision-making body of NATO, where member countries discuss and decide on security issues.
OPEC
An international organization of oil producing countries that coordinate policies to regulate oil production and prices.
FIRA
A Canadian government agency responsible for reviewing foriegn investments in Canada to ensure they align with national interests.
CIDA
A Canadian government agency focused on providing foreign aid and promoting international development.
SALT
Negotiations between the U.S and the Soviet Union during the cold war to limit and control the development of nuclear weapons.
NAFTA
A trade agreement between Canada, the U.S, and mexico aimed to remove trade barriers between them.
APEC
A disscusion between 21 pacific rim countries aimed at promoting free trade and economic cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
SDI
A proposed U.S. missile defense system during the Cold War. Was intended to defend the United States from attacks by the Soviet Union.
UNEF
A military and peacekeeping operation established to secure an end to the Suez Crisis
