Indecisive multilateralism

Multilateralism stands for a long-held but rarely achieved ideal, namely the voluntary cooperation of nations for peace and development. Multilateral initiatives are undermined or diluted by ultranationalist, bilateral and regional initiatives. Multilateralism may be undercut by the uncoordinated decisions of those contributing to it.

1. In 1993, according to the United Nations, multilateralism worked more effectively than ever before. It constituted the democracy of international society. An enlightened multilateralism enhances the specific interests of states while advancing their common cause.

1. Lack of political will
2. Lack of international cooperation
3. Antiquated world socio-economic order

1. Limited observance of multilateral trade agreements

1. Lack of realism in intergovernmental organizations
2. Lack of progress in establishing a New International Economic Order
3. Intergovernmental failure to fulfil financial commitments
4. Government failure to meet commitments

1. Government inaction
2. Bureaucratic inaction

1. Studying international relationships
2. Requiring intergovernmental multilateral action
3. Reducing government commitment to multilateralism
4. Promoting intergovernmental dialogue
5. Increasing government commitment to multilateralism
6. Developing multilateral cooperation
7. Acting multilaterally

1. Self-government
2. Reduction
3. Overcommitment
4. Ineffectiveness
5. Indecision
6. Inactivity
7. Government
8. Commitment
9. Action