Policy Briefs
The objective of the Cornell Center on Democracy Policy Briefs is to provide tools that translate theory and evidence-based analysis into practice by informing and supporting decision-making on democracy-related issues. Policy briefs are tools that can help democracy advocates translate community and societal concerns into actionable recommendations or policy remedies. It is also a useful resource that allows for timely responses to new developments and emerging crisis situations related to democracy, especially for media and broader public audiences. Effectively communicating with policymakers, policy implementers, and other stakeholders is essential for creating meaningful change.
Geopolitics, Multilateralism, and Democracy
By Laura Chinchilla Miranda, President, Club de Madrid
ABSTRACT
The relationship between geopolitics and evelopment requires a broader perspective. Beyond examining how geopolitics reshapes development, it is also important to consider what kind of governance can sustain cooperation and development in an increasingly fragmented world. The current state of world
affairs is not merely a turbulent period, but a profound reordering of the international environment, testing the institutions and relationships that have shaped global life for decades. This shift is putting multilateralism under significant strain, exposing vulnerabilities in democratic governance and altering state
relations.
"The current moment of international disorder should not only be framed in terms of crisis; it also presents an opportunity for renewal. In this context of geopolitical turbulence, it is more feasible to recognize how ubiquitous interdependence is, confront what no longer works, and create more resilient and inclusive forms of cooperation suited to today's realities."
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