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Multilateralism?

Multilateralism is the process of organizing relations between groups of three or more states. Generally considered to comprise certain qualitative elements or principles that shape the character of the arrangement or institution. Those principles are an indivisibility of interests among participants, a commitment to diffuse reciprocity, and a system of dispute settlement intended to enforce a particular mode of behaviour.

Perceptions of the UN

Over 1 million people from around the world say:

87% global cooperation is vital to deal with today's challenge;

6 in 10 the UN has made the world a better place

74% see the UN as "essential" in tackling...