Tag: Multilateralism
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Climate Cooperation at Risk as U.S. Withdraws Globally
Introduction: A Changing Global Climate of Cooperation The decision by the United States to withdraw from a broad slate of international organizations reverberates beyond diplomatic channels. While the immediate political rationale may center on sovereignty and reform, the long-term consequence is a thinning of the global mechanisms that drive climate cooperation. In an era where…
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Climate Cooperation at Risk as the U.S. Disengages Globally
Overview: A Redirection in Global Climate Leadership The United States’ decision to pull back from more than 60 international organizations, many of which are linked to the United Nations, raises alarms about the future of climate cooperation. The administration argues that this pullback is a necessary recalibration of priorities and resources. Critics, however, warn that…
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US to Exit 66 International Organizations, Deepening Retreat from Global Cooperation
Overview: A Broad Stroke Away from Multilateralism The United States is preparing to withdraw from roughly 66 international organizations, a major shift in foreign policy that intensifies the nation’s retreat from multilateral cooperation. The moves affect a range of groups, from humanitarian and development bodies to climate and security forums. The administration argues that the…
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UN General Assembly Approves $3.45 Billion Regular Budget for 2026
Overview: A $3.45 Billion Plan for 2026 The United Nations General Assembly, gathering representatives from its 193 member states, approved the UN regular budget for 2026 totaling $3,450,426,300. This decision funds the organization’s core functions across three pillars: peace and security, sustainable development, and human rights. The approved amount reflects ongoing efforts to balance operational…
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AIIB President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder amid a Polarized World
Introduction: A Defiant Position in a Fragmented World The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long stood at the intersection of global finance and geopolitics. As its first president defends China’s role as a “responsible stakeholder,” the institution finds itself navigating a world that is increasingly polarized. With China as its largest shareholder and Beijing…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Polarized World
AIIB’s Role and the Debate Over Neutrality The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has long presented itself as a pragmatic, rules-based development lender focused on financing infrastructure across Asia and beyond. Its inaugural president, addressing critics who view Beijing as a central driver of a more polarized international order, defended China’s role as a “responsible…
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AIIB’s First President Defends China as a Responsible Stakeholder in a Less Multilateral World
Introduction: A Credited Role in a Polarized Era The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has positioned itself as a financially pragmatic alternative to traditional Western-led institutions. Its founding president, a key architect of the bank’s governance, has repeatedly defended China as a “responsible stakeholder” in an international system that frequently views Beijing through a contested…
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Russia and ASEAN: Markets, Multilateralism, and a Third Way
Introduction: A shifting geopolitical landscape As the American and Chinese power dynamics continue to weave an unpredictable borderless chessboard, Southeast Asia finds itself navigating a delicate balance. Russia, keen to expand its influence beyond traditional pivots, is positioning itself as a practical partner for ASEAN—offering markets, energy, and a multilateralist frame that is less entangled…
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PH Calls for Multilateral Alliances Anchored in Rule of Law
Philippines Pushes for a Rule-of-Law Global Order The Philippines has stepped forward with a renewed call for a robust, multilateral system anchored in international law. As top diplomats gathered in Brussels to address pressing global threats, the Philippine delegation framed cooperation under the rule of law as essential to preserving peace, security, and prosperity across…
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Why Australia’s Pro-Globalisation Consensus Endures
Introduction: A resilient pro-globalisation stance As nations recalibrate after the most disruptive years of the COVID-19 era, Australia shows a notable continuity in its embrace of globalization. Despite the pandemic-era tilt toward stricter borders and a more cautious national posture, the country’s economic, strategic, and social fabric has remained anchored in open trade, immigration, and…