The multilateral frameworks that were established following the Second World War paved the way to strengthening global governance and international cooperation. Over the decades, however, the ability of these multilateral forums to take collective action has been hobbled by institutional inertia, vested interests, and challenges to decision-making. Minilaterals are thus being seen as an alternative route to form partnerships and coalitions “of the willing” to resolve issues of regional and global concern. This brief identifies the strengths and weaknesses of existing minilaterals, and assesses their potential as instruments of international cooperation and governance.
Minilateralism: Weighing the Prospects for Cooperation and Governance | ORF (orfonline.org)
