1. World problems
  2. Indecisive multilateralism

Indecisive multilateralism

  • Reduced government commitment to multilateralism
  • Ineffectual intergovernmental multilateral action

Nature

Multilateralism stands for a long-held but rarely achieved ideal, namely the voluntary cooperation of nations for peace and development. Multilateral initiatives are undermined or diluted by ultranationalist, bilateral and regional initiatives. Multilateralism may be undercut by the uncoordinated decisions of those contributing to it.

Counter-claim

In 1993, according to the United Nations, multilateralism worked more effectively than ever before. It constituted the democracy of international society. An enlightened multilateralism enhances the specific interests of states while advancing their common cause.

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Self-government
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Reference

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #13: Climate ActionSustainable Development Goal #16: Peace and Justice Strong InstitutionsSustainable Development Goal #17: Partnerships to achieve the Goal

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(F) Fuzzy exceptional problems
Subject
  • Action » Action
  • Government » Government
  • Government » Intergovernmental
  • Policy-making » Policy
  • Societal problems » Ineffectiveness
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    Last update
    Nov 9, 2020