The Importance of Multilateralism in an Era of Global Power Rivalry

🌍The multilateral order is crucial in an era of big power tensions and weakening of the multilateral order.

🤝Expanding global partnerships and collective action are essential for addressing global challenges.

🇩🇪Germany emphasizes the importance of defending international law and being resolute in its national security strategy.

🇺🇸The US has reinvested in alliances, partnerships, and multilateral engagement while acknowledging the need for competition with China.

🇮🇳India maintains a multiple-choice mindset, choosing alliances and topics based on its own interests.

Why is the multilateral order more important than ever?

—The multilateral order is crucial in an era of big power tensions and weakening of the multilateral order. It facilitates collective action and addresses global challenges.

What is Germany's approach to defending international law?

—Germany emphasizes the importance of defending international law in its national security strategy and being resolute in upholding it.

What is the US's approach to alliances and partnerships?

—The US has reinvested in alliances, partnerships, and multilateral engagement. It acknowledges the need for competition, particularly with China.

How does India approach alliances and partnerships?

—India maintains a multiple-choice mindset, choosing alliances and topics based on its own interests.

Is it sustainable to have both competition and cooperation in the US-China relationship?

—Yes, it is sustainable to have both competition and cooperation. Each country will act in its own self-interest and engage in areas where cooperation is beneficial while also competing in other areas.

03:13The multilateral order is crucial in an era of big power tensions and weakening of the multilateral order.

03:45Germany emphasizes the importance of defending international law and being resolute in its national security strategy.

08:05The US has reinvested in alliances, partnerships, and multilateral engagement while acknowledging the need for competition with China.

12:28India maintains a multiple-choice mindset, choosing alliances and topics based on its own interests.