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Values and Multilateralism in World Politics
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Values and Multilateralism in World Politics

Multilateralism possesses core, non-instrumental values—namely, a spirit of collectivity, inclusivity over exclusivity, and negotiated governance—that distinguish it from other forms of international cooperation.

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By Federica D’Alessandra and Ross Gildea
Published on Mar 25, 2025
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Federica D'Alessandra
Federica D’Alessandra

Nonresident Scholar, Global Order and Institutions Program

Federica D’Alessandra is a nonresident scholar with the Global Order and Institutions Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Ross Gildea

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Federica D’Alessandra
Nonresident Scholar, Global Order and Institutions Program
Federica D’Alessandra
Ross Gildea
Global Governance

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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