multilateralism

Cultural  

1. Trade or diplomatic negotiations among several nations. (See diplomacy and recognition; compare bilateralism (see also bilateralism) and unilateralism.)

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Example Sentences

"Gone are the days of development partnerships, free trade, multilateralism, and even basic reciprocity," Dussel said.

From BBC

"Lula and Modi will have the opportunity to exchange views on... the challenges to multilateralism and international trade," said Brazilian diplomat Susan Kleebank, the secretary for Asia and the Pacific.

From Barron's

Wang told Shoigu that China and Russia must work together to uphold multilateralism in a time of "turmoil", and "advocate for an equal and orderly multipolar world", according to China's foreign ministry.

From Barron's

The current state of affairs has raised questions about the effectiveness of the traditional tools of multilateralism.

From Barron's

This is not naïve multilateralism.

From Slate