Small States and the Multilateral System: Transforming Global Governance for a Better Future SEPTEMBER 2024 Small States and the Multilateral System: Transforming Global Governance for a Better Future Adam Lupel, Kaewkamol Pitakdumrongkit, and Joel Ng Cover Photo: Dennis Francis, President ABOUT THE AUTHORS of the 78th session of the General Assembly, speaks at the 100th Plenary ADAM LUPEL is Vice. [...] Email: lupel@ipinst.org Disclaimer: The views expressed in this paper represent those of the authors KAEWKAMOL PITAKDUMRONGKIT is Senior Fellow and and not necessarily those of the Head of the Centre for Multilateralism Studies at the S. [...] She is also a range of perspectives in the pursuit of Non-resident Fellow at the National Bureau of Asian a well-informed debate on critical Research. [...] Albert Trithart, Editor and Research Fellow Felix Romier, Editorial Intern ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Suggested Citation: IPI would like to thank the Permanent Representatives to Adam Lupel, Kaewkamol the United Nations of Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Pitakdumrongkit, and Joel Ng, “Small Jordan, Liechtenstein, Namibia, New Zealand, Samoa, States and the Multilateral System: Senegal, Singapore, Switzerland. [...] In particular, www.ipinst.org IPI would like to thank the Permanent Mission of Singapore to the United Nations for its partnership on this project, as well as the collaboration of the Permanent Missions of Bulgaria, Costa Rica, Jamaica, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Qatar, Samoa, Senegal, and Switzerland.
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Table of Contents
- Reinforce the fundamental principles of international cooperation 7
- Expand and strengthen diverse cross-regional coalitions for global governance 7
- Promote information sharing and capacity building 7
- Revamp working methods 7
- Update the peace and security toolbox 7
- Prioritize inclusiveness on new and emerging technologies 7
- Embed future thinking 7
- Foreword 9
- Introduction 11
- The Multilateral System at a Crossroads 11
- Small States Commitment and Contributions to the Multilateral System 12
- How Small States Make a Difference in the Multilateral System 14
- Small States as Agents of International Peace and Security 14
- Small States Big Champions Multilateralism and International Law 14
- Small States as Stewards of the Global Commons 15
- Small States Pushing the Frontiers of Multilateral Action 17
- How Small States Effect Change Tools of the Trade 17
- Leveraging Expertise for Niche Diplomacy 17
- Holding the Chair 18
- Forming Coalitions 19
- Serving as Mediators 20
- The Future of Multilateralism Recommendations for Small States 21
- Reinforce the fundamental principles of international cooperation 21
- Expand and strengthen diverse cross- regional coalitions for global governance 21
- Promote information sharing and capacity building 22
- Revamp working methods 22
- Update the peace and security toolbox 22
- Prioritize inclusiveness on new and emerging technologies 22
- Embed future thinking 23
- Conclusion 23
