#multilateralism

#multilateralism

Grynspan, who is the current secretary-general of United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), faces a long and intense campaign that will take her around the world for months. In a London hotel cafe, surrounded by papers and sitting in front of her laptop, while bland, unsolicited music plays in the background typical of a Sunday afternoon she speaks to EL PAIS.

A new survey by the reputable Canadian pollster Angus Reid finds that only 27 percent of Canadians regard the United States as a "friend" or "ally." Almost half, 46 percent, regard the U.S. as a "potential threat" or "enemy." More Canadians say they are concerned about the threats posed by the U.S. than they are about China (34 percent) or India (24 percent)-even though Indian nationals have been charged with allegedly assassinating a Sikh separatist on Canadian soil.

New Zealand's foreign mininster discusses the decision not to recognise a Palestinian state, shifting geopolitical alliances, and diplomacy. In a shifting world order, New Zealand's foreign policy faces new tests, from Gaza to the Pacific. Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Talk to Al Jazeera about why his government has stopped short of recognising a Palestinian state, how small nations can stay neutral amid the United States-China rivalry, and whether multilateralism still protects the weak from the will of the powerful.

Such is the gravitational pull cast by Donald Trump and the US economy that the politics of the other 192 countries that make up the United Nations are rapidly being reduced to one long discussion about how to relate to, and challenge this ever darker and weirder presidency. Before Trump's extraordinary 58 minute speech on the supposed threats posed by open borders, sharia law, the UN's failings and the climate hoax,

For decades after the end of World War II, the phrase "liberal international order" was often associated with a few things: globalization, multilateralism, and a rules-based global system anchored by U.S. leadership.

Governments have yet to rise to the moment. They remain disconnected from global concerns and the pressing need for courageous leadership to protect the deep ocean.

This means, and our data clearly shows this, that we need to make every dollar count. We've got to make sure that the money really hits the ground in the most effective way possible and that we leverage it as much as possible to draw in additional private resources.

Despite global trends of declining aid, Spain is increasing its support for the global south, committing to ambitious development goals for 2030.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the need for nations to transition from exploiting ocean resources to protective measures, urging bold commitments for sustainability by 2030.