South Africa’s Successes in Forming Alliances for Multilateralism in the United Nations Security Council Published: 21 January 2020 Analysis Having a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council can provide valuable opportunities for multilateral endeavors. Active engagement of other members in the Council is key to achieving cooperation and safeguarding this institution of multilateralism. By Sithembile Mbete
Reforming the World Trade Organization Published: 17 January 2020 Background The World Trade Organisation (WTO) is a crucial institution for the governance of international trade. It has been characterized by frequent deadlocks in the past; current trade war dynamics further exacerbate the need for reforms. What are opportunities and challenges in the present debate? By Amrita Narlikar
Redirecting Multilateralism: Will India Seize the Opportunity? Published: 15 January 2020 Analysis India is a rising power, a necessary player when it comes to regional and international security, global trade, as well as climate action. There has been some change in its approach and strategy in these policy fields, whenever multilateral efforts benefit national interests. By Karthik Nachiappan
Germany’s Partners in International Climate Policy Governance Published: 15 January 2020 Background Five years after the inception of the Paris Agreement, important processes begin. Also this year, Germany holds a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council as well as EU Council presidency. What are the challenges and opportunities for Germany regarding climate action? By Susanne Dröge
Of Engineers and Visionaries: Germany and France as Partners for Saving the Multilateral Order Published: 14 January 2020 Analysis Close coordination and smooth cooperation between Berlin and Paris is crucial for Europe and its foreign politics, particularly considering rising intricate geopolitical rivalries. Differences in style and approach must not impede cooperation on substance and common interests. By Ronja Scheler
Mind the Gap: Pitfalls of Multilateralism Published: 13 January 2020 Background Multilateralism is a much-acclaimed concept. But what does this term actual refer to, a certain way of process or a substantial goal? What are the merits as well as the drawbacks of multilateral endeavors? By Hanns W. Maull
20th Foreign Policy Conference Published: 14 January 2020 Dossier "Multilateralism 2.0 - In Search of New Partnerships for the German and European Foreign Policy". The international order shows signs of disintegration, while global challenges become more pressing by the day. What can Germany do to save a rules-based world order? And who are Berlin's partners? We addressed these difficult questions at our 20th Foreign Policy Conference on 30 January 2020.
Regional women mediator networks – the key to feminist approaches to mediation and peacebuilding? Published: 6 January 2020 Background Mediation plays an essential role in conflict situations worldwide. While research has shown that peace agreements are more effective when women were part of the negotiations, still only a small number of women mediators are involved in the processes. By Nicole Waintraub
Preventing and Countering Women’s Participation in Violent Extremism in Pakistan: A Practitioner’s Perspective Published: 10 December 2019 Analysis In this article, Mossarat Qadeem explores the role women play in supporting, participating in, but also countering extremist movements in Pakistan. By Mossarat Qadeem
Age of mistrust: crisis of co-operative security in Europe Published: 9 December 2019 Analysis The OSCE was designed to promote a culture of cooperative security in Europe. But in recent years military tensions between Russia and the West have flared up again. Can the OSCE help to defuse these tensions and restore confidence in the Euro-Atlantic area? By Pavel Kanevskiy and Juraj Nosál
