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The relationship also suffers from diplomatic asymmetry, with the EU stronger on
multilateralism
and China stronger on bilateralism.
Thus, as global
multilateralism
has given way to increased bilateralism in recent years, the EU’s strategic clout has declined.
This will be essential as the world moves away from the vision of
multilateralism
that prevailed at the turn of the century.
The ties that bind countries together will not be severed, but nor will they create the conditions for true
multilateralism.
Now is the critical time for multilateralism, multi-faith dialogues, and, perhaps most important, active engagement.
With rising protectionism, burgeoning trade disputes, and a troubling lack of concern for shared interests like climate change, the world seems to be turning its back on
multilateralism.
In an era when the benefits of
multilateralism
are being questioned precisely as we draw closer to the planet’s ecological limits, income inequality is growing, and innovation and technology are transforming how people learn and work, the world needs a more equitable and cooperative approach to globalization.
Such a confrontation need not block progress on other issues, such as border security, investments in industries of the future, taxation of US tech giants, and the defense of
multilateralism.
Europe’s main strength in foreign policy is not its commitment to a rules-based multilateralism, important as that undoubtedly is, but its unity.
Europe, Japan, and China have all criticized the US stance and portray themselves as champions of
multilateralism.
In a world that is highly integrated financially and prone to episodes of volatility, weakened
multilateralism
will reduce the ability of global bodies – like the World Trade Organization and the International Monetary Fund – to mediate disputes.
If guided by the spirit of multilateralism, the Franco-German pair pulls Europe together.
That’s why, in an increasingly atomized and uncertain world, political leaders should commit to a new
multilateralism
at this month’s G20 summit in Hangzhou, China.
Finally, the West must rediscover the joys of
multilateralism
and shared sovereignty.
But
multilateralism
is a global insurance policy against abuse of power by any state.
The instruments that sustained the world order – multilateralism, free trade, long-held alliances, and even the occasional unilateral policing by the US – remain.
At a time when
multilateralism
is under increasing strain, it is useful to understand the underlying shift in key weights and try to judge how much of what we are experiencing reflects structural shifts in these weights and how much is simply due to independent policy changes.
This holds important implications for efforts to revive
multilateralism.
In particular, because the world is not quite multipolar, it is not structurally as conducive to a multipolar
multilateralism
as many have assumed.
To survive,
multilateralism
will need the support of the big players.
If it were to overcome them, it could be the champion of
multilateralism
we need; for now, however, it is too divided.
India could become an important advocate of multilateralism, but it is currently pursuing unilateral policies and still lacks the requisite international influence.
In the meantime, however, it is essential for other actors to continue to use and encourage
multilateralism
at every opportunity.
Until we reverse the trend of declining multilateralism, governments’ ability to respond to global challenges will not improve.
We urge other donors and international organizations to join us in contributing to the “Moscow Process” as we modernize
multilateralism.
Multilateralism
may be the pinnacle of such action, but it is not enough.
But, as the structure of the BRI shows, the world order China envisions is based not on multilateralism, but on bilateral relations between countries.
Countries like China will be reinforced in their belief that going it alone is the best option, with adverse consequences for
multilateralism.
Through its wide-ranging experience of convergence of national interests and values, the EU has emerged as a model of
multilateralism
and as the most powerful normative actor in all areas of governance.
In each case, one hopes that the supporters of democracy, the rule of law, European integration, and
multilateralism
will prevail.
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