multilateralism

Definitions

1. Unbiased trade between nations, in contrast to bilateralism.
2. A system by which nations consult others in matters of foreign policy, by way of organisations such as the United Nations.

Equivalents

Examples

“Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton, a lifelong opponent of multilateralism and its institutions, had pushed for a hardline position, particularly on the role of the IMF.”

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