The Promoting and Defending Multilateralism Program was created to defend and promote the values of multilateralism at a period of rising global tension and polarization. This work is guided by the belief that collaborative, multilateral approaches are essential to solving pressing global issues.
The program addresses multiple interconnected areas
What does the UN80 reform initiative reveal about the limits of United Nations (UN) reform, and how can member states, UN staff, and policymakers avoid ritualized repetition while unlocking actionable reform pathways? This paper proposes 10 recommendations to shift from reactive reform to institutional stewardship and structured intergovernmental engagement
This policy brief aims to examine how MDBs complement the peacebuilding architecture of the United Nations (UN) and what entry points exist for strengthening partnerships towards preventing violence and conflict in the context of the 2025 Peacebuilding Architecture Review.