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Question 83

Consider the following countries:
1. Armenia
2. Azerbaijan
3. Croatia
4. Romania
5. Uzbekistan
Which of the above are members of the Organization of Turkic States?

AOptions

A
A) 1, 2 and 4
B
B) 1 and 3
C
C) 2 and 5
D
D) 3, 4 and 5

BSolution

The Organization of Turkic States (OTS), formerly known as the Turkic Council, is an international organization comprising Turkic countries. Its primary goal is to promote comprehensive cooperation among Turkic-speaking states.

The current member states of the Organization of Turkic States are: Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan. Hungary and Turkmenistan hold observer status.

  • Armenia is not a member.
  • Azerbaijan is a member.
  • Croatia is not a member.
  • Romania is not a member.
  • Uzbekistan is a member.

Therefore, only Azerbaijan (2) and Uzbekistan (5) are members of the Organization of Turkic States.

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CStrategy

When studying international organizations, it is crucial to remember their member states and, if applicable, observer states. Often, questions will test your knowledge of which countries belong to which groups, especially for organizations that have been recently formed or have undergone name changes.

DSyllabus Analysis

This question falls under International Relations, specifically regarding international organizations and regional groupings, with a focus on membership of specific countries.

EQuestion Analysis

Medium. Identifying the members of a less prominent international organization like the Organization of Turkic States requires specific knowledge of its composition.