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multilateralism

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


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It could also send a signal about the health of multilateralism and the destiny of one of the world’s largest trading blocs in an era of great power politics.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

On Tuesday the three candidates in Geneva set out how they would reform the UN, which is facing a lack of funding, multiple conflicts and dwindling faith in multilateralism.

From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026

"Europe defends the international order, effective multilateralism, the rule of law, free and open trade," he told The Africa Report.

From Barron's ● May 11, 2026

This careful, unprompted commitment to the multilateralism of Germany's military efforts occurs again and again in conversations with the German military.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

President Trump has long been skeptical of multilateralism and the rules-based international order.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026

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