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'''The Institute of Ismaili Studies''' (IIS) is a leading international academic institution dedicated to the study of Islam, with a particular focus on its Ismaili and other Shiʿi traditions. Established in 1977 in London, it operates as an independent entity, promoting scholarship and learning about Muslim cultures and societies, both historical and contemporary. The IIS is best known for its rigorous academic research, its publication of critical editions and translations of key Islamic texts, and its unique graduate studies programs which prepare students for diverse roles within the global Ismaili community and beyond (Daftary, 2021)<ref>Daftary, F. (2021). The Institute of Ismaili Studies: A Foundation for Learning. In F. Daftary & G. Mwalimu (Eds.), The Ismailis: An Illustrated History (pp. 234-241). Azimuth Editions in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies.</ref>. Its work bridges the gap between the devotional and the academic, aiming to foster a deeper, evidence-based understanding of Islamic heritage within a modern context.
The '''World Trade Organization''' ('''WTO''') is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade. Officially commencing on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994, the WTO replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in effect since 1948 (World Trade Organization, n.d.-a). The WTO is the world's largest international economic organization, with Member states of the World Trade Organization|166 member states as of 2026, representing over 98% of global trade (World Trade Organization, n.d.-b).
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The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates and facilitates international trade. Officially commencing on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement, signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994, the WTO replaced the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which had been in effect since 1948 (World Trade Organization, n.d.-a). The WTO is the world's largest international economic organization, with Member states of the World Trade Organization|166 member states as of 2026, representing over 98% of global trade (World Trade Organization, n.d.-b). Continue ...