• The supranational organization offers a way to establish international rules governing the affairs of nations, with an eye to conflict prevention.

  • Countries that are members of supranational organizations such as the EU and the World Trade Organization agree to cede sovereignty to the group on certain issues.
  • Supranational organizations often give member states greater collective influence in world affairs.
  • Citizens of countries belonging to supranational organizations sometimes complain about “interference” in local affairs.