Member Articles

Beyond the immediate challenges of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, NATO should consider how to prepare for a context in which climate effects are becoming severe.

In May 2022, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), which targets multiple areas of trade and supply chains. Despite members’ agreement to the initiative, the IPEF’s benefit to ASEAN countries remains unclear.

As it becomes increasingly clear that the Paris Agreement is not generating enough momentum, there is a renewed drive toward alternative forms of cooperation. Those initiatives, however, come with their own challenges.

By addressing both short and long-term supply chain issues, the G7 can pave the way to a global economic recovery and create better resilience to future shocks.

As the war in Ukraine becomes prolonged and unpredictable, risks for the transatlantic alliance will increase, as will the global shockwaves of the conflict.

In 2021, China submitted applications to two major agreements that target trade in the digital age. Geopolitically, China needs to join these treaties to take part in international rulemaking, but the obstacles facing the country’s entry are considerable.

Cooperation among the BRICS has strengthened since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, driven by members’ criticism of sanctions imposed on Russia. However, rising tensions between China and India could limit the group’s significance.

The new security deal highlights Beijing’s drive to strengthen its grasp on political favor and regional resources.

A meeting between the European Union and the Gulf Cooperation Council made headway in a new strategic partnership between the two institutions, but its implementation requires effort from beyond governments alone.

The world’s big challenges are best tackled by cooperation, but rising nationalism and fragmentation have strained the global institutional architecture. Now, in an era of transnational challenges, multilateralism is more important than ever before.