Organization of American States: Background and Issues for Congress

by Peter J Meyer and Peter J. Meyer

The Organization of American States (OAS) is the oldest multilateral regional organization in the world. It was founded in 1948 by the United States and 20 Latin American nations to serve as a forum for addressing issues of mutual concern. Over time, the organization expanded to include all 35 independent countries of the Western Hemisphere (though Cuba currently does not participate). The organization's areas of focus have also shifted over time,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1511421037
• ISBN13: 9781511421034
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"