Commentary
With the White House only interested in economic dealmaking, Georgia finds itself eclipsed by what Armenia and Azerbaijan can offer.
Bashir Kitachaev
Research
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.
Published on Mar 25, 2025
About the Authors
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
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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