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NATO, OSCE, Non Aligned Movement, CIS NATO: Dispite the end of the cold war, Nato retains its principal function of guarenteeing the assistance and participation of the United States in the defense and security of Europe. OSCE: The OSCE is the principal multinational body for preventing, managing and resolving crisis and conflicts among its 55 member states in Eurasia and North America. Non-Aligned Movement: Created in 1961 as a forum to represent the interest of developing and neutral countries in a wolrd dominated by the rival superpower blocks. Although the Cold War has ended, the movement still represents an important voice in promoting the interests of the developing world. CIS: The CIS was originally established after the break-up of the Soviet Union to provide a collaborative mechanism for diplomatic, security and economic issues affecting member states.