All articles tagged with #multilateralism
At Davos, Mark Carney framed the moment as a rupture from American-led multilateralism and urged Canada to act as a ‘middle power’ in opposition to Trump’s push for a more dominant U.S. role, invoking Vaclav Havel and criticizing “the power of the powerful.” The piece notes initial emotional reaction but, after rereading the transcript, the author doubts the utopian impulse and cautions against cynically romantic nationalism.
ECFR argues that Trump’s Board of Peace is a US-led, transactional attempt to reshape global governance, not a genuine peace mechanism for Gaza. Its charter concentrates power in Trump, relies on private investment, and creates a Gaza-focused substructure (Gaza Executive Board, NCAG, and a Stabilisation Force) that could fragment Gaza and sideline Palestinians. Europe should influence BoP from the outside to defend the rules-based order and push for reconstruction that respects international law.
Trump arrives at Davos with one of the largest U.S. delegations as debates over globalization, tariffs, and the future of multilateral institutions intensify, signaling a new reality for the world order even as leaders stress dialogue and note shifts in partnerships (e.g., EU-Brazil trade talks and Canada–China signals).
A long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur members Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay strengthens regional trade ties while underscoring a decline in U.S. influence in Latin America, with analysts attributing progress to the broader international context—tariff wars, Ukraine, and Venezuela—rather than American pressure; the deal could spur Mercosur to seek more agreements and reinforces a push toward rules-based multilateralism in the region.
The article discusses the importance and current challenges of multilateralism in global climate efforts, highlighting how US policies under Trump and geopolitical conflicts threaten international cooperation, with recent events like Cop30 and new EU green tariffs illustrating both setbacks and ongoing efforts to foster multilateral solutions for climate change.
Donald Trump delivered a lengthy and critical speech at the UN, criticizing the organization’s effectiveness, emphasizing US sovereignty, and expressing skepticism about climate change and migration policies, which could impact future international cooperation.
The article contrasts Donald Trump's confrontational and nationalist speech at the UN General Assembly with Lula's defense of democracy and multilateralism, highlighting the strained US-Brazil relations and the global debate over international cooperation and sovereignty.
President Donald Trump is set to address the UN with a focus on a post-multilateral world order emphasizing America First policies, marking a shift from previous US engagement and leading to a significant downsizing of US support for the UN, while also impacting global power dynamics with China rising as a key influence.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged SCO member states to oppose 'Cold War mentality' and promote a multipolar world, pledging $280 million in aid and emphasizing the importance of multilateral cooperation amid global turbulence. The summit also saw discussions on regional security, with leaders like Putin and Modi engaging in bilateral talks.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's (SCO) growing role in safeguarding regional peace and promoting development amid global uncertainties during the 2025 Tianjin Summit, which is the largest in its history and aims to strengthen cooperation among member states and contribute to a multipolar world order.
Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in extensive diplomatic meetings with leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations in Tianjin, emphasizing China's commitment to multilateralism, strengthening bilateral ties, and playing a prominent role in global governance amid the upcoming SCO Summit 2025.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the importance of China's support for multilateralism during a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, highlighting China's role as a key pillar in the global system amid challenges to multilateral efforts.
At the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized China's crucial role in supporting multilateralism, praising Beijing's contributions amid global challenges, while Xi Jinping reaffirmed China's commitment to deepening cooperation with the UN. The summit, attended by major Asian and Middle Eastern leaders, marks a significant geopolitical event amid shifts in international alliances and regional developments.
The Brics summit in Brazil aims to strengthen collective action among emerging economies to address global issues like climate change and geopolitical tensions, amidst internal divisions and challenges to multilateralism, with a focus on reforming global governance and supporting climate finance for the global south.
BRICS leaders met in Rio de Janeiro to reaffirm their commitment to multilateral diplomacy, criticize US tariffs, and discuss global issues, with notable absences from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. The bloc condemned US tariffs and emphasized the need for a multipolar world, while also addressing regional conflicts and terrorism.