Multilateralism

Opinion – Multilateralism’s Collapse Under Trump and the Call for Global South Pluriverse

Shoutao Wu • Jul 23 2025 • Articles

If multilateral governance and international cooperation are to survive the onslaught of “America First” anti-globalism, they must be radically reconfigured

Competitive Multilateralism and the Future of Global Governance

Sefa Secen • Jul 23 2025 • Articles

Whether competitive multilateralism can evolve into a more inclusive, adaptive, and effective framework remains an open question.

Brazil’s Multilateral Trajectory and the Challenges the Crisis of Multilateralism Poses to the Global South

Rafael R. Ioris • May 21 2025 • Articles

Although the Liberal International Order is facing challenges, embracing Trump-style unilateralism is not a viable option for most countries.

Review – Reconstructing the Responsibility to Protect

Alexander Hall • Feb 1 2025 • Features

Butler argues that while R2P has its shortcomings, the doctrine has not failed, however questions about the practical pathways for its revival in global politics remain.

Interview – Stéphanie Martel

E-International Relations • Sep 1 2024 • Features

Stéphanie Martel explores the role of multilateral institutions, ASEAN’s aspirations to create a ‘security community’, and Canada’s international role.

Thinking Global Podcast – Alexander Lanoszka

E-International Relations • Aug 21 2023 • Features

Alexander Lanoszka discusses NATO enlargement, conceptualising military alliances, their contemporary significance, nuclear proliferation, and the Russo-Ukrainian Conflict.

Opinion – Challenges for the Expansion of the BRICS

William Daldegan • Jun 9 2022 • Articles

New partners and the increase of interaction between emerging and developing countries seem to be a plausible alternative to safeguard interests, but challenges remain.

Power and Development in Global Politics

Kevin Bloor • May 21 2022 • Articles

Global politics will always be shaped by the actions of states and the importance of concepts such as the balance of power and the security dilemma.

Interview – Christopher Layne

E-International Relations • Dec 3 2021 • Features

Christopher Layne sheds light on the US-China relationship, potential conflicts and escalations, and President Biden’s commitment to renewing democracy abroad.

Opinion – The Status of the BRICS, 20 Years Later

William Daldegan and Carlos Eduardo Carvalho • Nov 18 2021 • Articles

BRICS are an initiative that recognizes the huge differences between its members and is developed according to the resultant possibilities.

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