We also find that the UN is generally regarded as the most important international organisation in today’s world. In the eyes of many people all over the world, it is indispensable and represents the great hope of humanity for peace and progress.

Which of the following statements is correct?

a- An international organisation is a super-state with authority over its members.
b- An international organisation comes into being when states agree to its creation.

Only statement b is correct.

An international organisation is not a super-state with authority over its members. It is created by and responds to states. It comes into being when states agree to its creation. Once created, it can help member states resolve their problems peacefully.