Global Crises
We're burying the rules based order. But what's next?
Great power rivalry may actually make multilateral reform more rather than less likely. Here's how.
February 11, 2026
multilateralism
Africa
Boycott of G20 is shortsighted and hurts US just as much
By its absence, Washington cedes ground to China and Russia, which are eager to make inroads in the Global South
November 19, 2025
Global Crises
Who gets a veto is critical to reforming UN Security Council
Time to get creative — and not just in expanding permanent members
September 27, 2024
Middle East
What would multilateral security in the Middle East look like?
Even with a new JCPOA guiding the way, the effort to bridge all of the conflicting interests and countries would be enormous.
September 05, 2022
Washington Politics
How Biden looks at the world
The administration's approach of "multilateral restoration" has many virtues compared to four years of MAGA. But it has considerable shortcomings as well.
March 29, 2021
Latin America
Venezuela is the perfect test case for Biden’s promised return to multilateralism
There will be plenty of space to maneuver after the Trump administration’s brash unilateralism.
January 12, 2021
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