# multilateralism
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From Architect to Abandoner: How US 'Exit Storm' Is Rewiring Global Order
The Trump administration’s post‑2025 campaign of withdrawing from dozens of international organisations marks a strategic pivot from multilateral stewardship toward selective engagement and parallel institution‑building. The policy mixes large exits from soft governance bodies with sustained or increased investment in hard security instruments, producing greater fragmentation, trust deficits with allies, and a more contested global governance landscape.
At Munich, Germany’s Chancellor Tells Washington: ‘You Cannot Go It Alone’ — Europe Must Wean Itself Off U.S. Dependence
At the 62nd Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Mertz urged the United States not to act unilaterally and called on Europe to reduce its dependence on American power. He framed multilateral cooperation — on trade, climate and public health — as essential to meeting global challenges and signalled a renewed push for European strategic autonomy.
Quit-and-Rebuild: How Washington’s ‘Drop-Out’ Strategy Is Unravelling Postwar Rules
The US is pursuing a twin strategy of withdrawing from established multilateral institutions while proposing new, US‑centred bodies, citing redundancy and mismanagement. That approach may save money short term but risks eroding long‑term credibility, allies’ trust and the dollar’s safe‑haven status.
At Davos China Sells Itself as the Calm, Reliable Alternative to an Unpredictable America
At Davos, Vice‑Premier He Lifeng framed China as a sober, reliable partner committed to multilateralism and free trade, positioning Beijing against an assertive, unpredictable American posture. The move aims to win over investors and hesitant allies, but its lasting success depends on concrete policy shifts that address market access and geopolitical anxieties.
Withdrawing but Not Paying: How U.S. Arrears Are Reshaping Global Institutions
The United States is simultaneously withdrawing from some UN agencies and refusing to pay billions in assessed and voluntary contributions, creating cash shortfalls and prompting institutional adjustments across the UN system. Officials say arrears must be settled before formal exits take effect, while agencies relocate staff and curtail services in response to tighter finances.
Trump’s “Peace Commission” Risks Becoming a U.S.-Led Alternative to the U.N.
The Trump administration’s newly announced “Peace Commission,” initially framed as overseeing Gaza’s transition, has a leaked draft that suggests a global remit and concentrated authority under Trump. The proposal has prompted international unease, legal questions about its mandate beyond Gaza, and criticism for sidelining Palestinian representation while potentially undercutting the U.N.
Trump Announces Parallel Gaza ‘Peace Committee’ With Himself as Lifetime Chair, Invites About 60 States
China’s CCTV reports that a Trump‑led Gaza "peace committee" has been offered invitations to around 60 states and organizations, with a draft charter naming Trump as lifetime chair and offering permanent membership in exchange for $1 billion. Western diplomats worry the initiative would bypass the UN and weaken established multilateral mechanisms for peace and security.