Question

How have intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) affected the ways countries try to prevent or resolve conflicts? Give one real or hypothetical example of a conflict and how an IGO helped (or might help) resolve or change the outcome, for better or worse.

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Step-by-step explanation:

Intergovernmental organisations are organisations made up of two or more sovereign nations and who come together under a treaty to work together, in good faith, on the issues of common interest.

Such interests may include; promotion of peace through conflict resolution, security, economic and social problems, politics, and global governance.

Examples of intergovernmental organisations include; the United Nations, the European Union, OPEC, West African development Bank, Economic community of West African states, African Union, World bank, international monetary fund, Arab League, World trade organisation, commonwealth of Nations etc.

The role of the African Union in resolving the crisis in Liberia is an example of the responsibilities of the intergovernmental organisations. The African Union sent peace keeping troops made up of soldiers from member countries, to help resolve Liberia's conflict.