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European Free Trade Association (EFTA)

European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is a trade organization of four European nations. It works to remove tariffs and other trade obstacles in Western Europe and to uphold fair trade practices. Norway and Switzerland have been full members of EFTA since it began operating in 1960. Iceland joined in 1970. Liechtenstein, an associate member since 1960, became a full member in 1991. More »

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Geopolitics

Geopolitics, jee oh POL uh tihks, attempts to explain world political developments in terms of... More >>

Globalization

Globalization is the trend toward increased economic, cultural, and social connectedness between... More >>

Isolationism

Isolationism, y suh LAY shuh nihz uhm, is the doctrine of people who believe a nation should hold... More >>

World government

World government. Some people believe that a single authority should dispense justice and... More >>

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