The topical challenge of multilateralism

Secondly, the multilateral system needs reform to better serve us all. We will continue to advocate for a system that is more representative, effective, accountable and transparent. That includes securing greater representation on the Council for Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and the Asia-Pacific region and enhancing accountability and transparency around the use of the veto. The need for reform also extends to the international peacebuilding architecture, given the increasing number of protracted and complex conflicts. Through our term on the Peacebuilding Commission, we look forward to contributing to the peacebuilding architecture review to ensure that we work more effectively to prevent the outbreak, escalation, continuation and recurrence of conflict and to foster post-conflict recovery.

Thirdly, we recognize that human rights and gender equality underpin development, peace and security for everyone. Human rights violations often precede, and can be an early warning sign of, the outbreak of armed conflict. Oppression, inequalities and a lack of justice and accountability make violence more likely, and that is why we raise concerns about serious human rights violations."

Conclusion

In the field of doctrine, the practice of multilateralism has inspired numerous master and doctoral dissertations in many countries. The UN events in February 2025 will further encourage additional studies on this topical subject.

These events have significantly impacted the political, legal and diplomatic discourse on multilateralism, particularly highlighting tensions within the transatlantic alliance. Under President Donald Trump's administration, the United States has adopted a more conciliatory approach toward Russia, leading to notable policy shifts. For instance, the U.S. proposed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a swift end to the Ukraine conflict, which garnered support from Moscow and Beijing but saw traditional allies like France and the UK abstaining due to its omission of any condemnation of Russian aggression.

The shift in U.S. foreign policy, coupled with Europe's current efforts to assert its strategic autonomy, presents a rich area of study for scholars examining the future of multilateral cooperation and the stability of longstanding alliances.

In March 2025, we can limit ourselves to wishing to witness the tangibility of a real system of coordinating relations among multiple countries based on fundamental principles of cooperation, inclusivity, and adherence to common rules and institutions, aimed at addressing global challenges and achieving shared objectives.

Multilateralism is hopefully expected to be more visible in international organizations and agreements that promote diplomacy, stability, and collective action rather than unilateral or limited bilateral approaches.