
The great irony of modern #multilateralism is that its survival may depend upon something that looks, at first glance, almost anti-multilateral: the private bilateral,
π The world stands at a crossroads.
David Chikvaidze explores todayβs geopolitical tensions, the decline of multilateralism, the impact of AI, and the urgent need to revitalize diplomacy.
π Read the article: www.cadmusjournal.org/article/v5-i...
The United Statesβ declining soft power isn't a side effect of "America First" β it's the direct cost of it.
Read Shuva Rahaβs analysis gsphub.org/publications...
This weekend, #BRICS+ leaders meet in New Delhi for the 18th summit. Nonresident Fellow Shuva Raha traces the bloc's growing economic weight as Washington steps back from the multilateral system it built.
What is left of #multilateralism today? And can it be reinvented? πΊπ³
Ahead of #UNGA81, I will present my answers to these questions based on my research on the #contestation and #resilience of multilateral institutions at @columbiauniversity.bsky.social (16 Sept #NYC & online).
UNGA81 opens with a clear call: restore trust, manage transformation, deliver for all.
Portugal will continue to support #multilateralism through dialogue, cooperation and respect for international law β including as members of the Security Council as of 2027.
3) Today, the future of #multilateralism is at risk β not only because of the unprecedented scope of #Trump 2.0βs disengagement, but also because the #EU and its members have (so far) refrained from trying to repeat their successful response to #Trump 1.0!
Does international #cooperation collapse without #greatpower support?
Evidence from the past 80 years suggests otherwise!
I spoke with @gatool.bsky.social for @decorrespondent.nl about how #US πΊπΈ withdrawal challenges #multilateralism πΊπ³ β and why its fate also rests with #Europe! πͺπΊ
π Explore the full Common Security 2022 report.
π Link in bio or visit ipb.org
#CommonSecurity #HumanSecurity #Disarmament #Multilateralism #IPB
New rules, new players.
While the U.S. remains resolute about its "America First" agenda, #GlobalSouth countries are pursuing new avenues to advance their interests.
Nonresident Fellow Shuva Raha breaks it down in our new publication: gsphub.org/publications...
The proliferation of #wars and conflicts has not pushed citizens into mindless jingoism; rather, an increasing majority recognize the value of cross-border collaboration - By Gordon Brown
tomorrowsaffairs.com/global-leade...
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