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The system was designed to prevent conflicts through agreed rules rather than military might. Over time, it incorporated agreements on trade, finance, security in addition to institutions such as the UN, the WTO and the IMF. The system was designed to prevent conflicts through agreed rules rather than military might. Over time, it incorporated agreements on trade, finance, security in addition to institutions such as the UN, the WTO and the IMF.