Adjective

multilateral (not comparable)

Positive multilateral

Comparative not comparable

Superlative none (absolute)

  1. Having many sides or points of view.
  2. Involving more than one party (often used in politics to refer to negotiations, talks, or proceedings involving several nations).

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Mon Feb 1 08:08:23 2010

Multilateralism is a term in international relations that refers to multiple countries working in concert on a given issue.

Most international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization are multilateral in nature. The main proponents of multilateralism have traditionally been the middle powers such as Canada, Australia, Switzerland, the Benelux countries and the Nordic countries. Larger states often act unilaterally, while the smaller ones may have little direct power at all in international affairs aside from participation in the United Nations (by consolidating their UN vote in a voting bloc with other nations, for example). Moreover, multilateralism involves all nations acting together as in the UN and does not involve regional or military alliances, pacts or groupings.

The converse of multilateralism is unilateralism in terms of political philosophy.

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Thu Mar 11 18:41:24 2010

How can Hillary Clinton enter into a multilateral gun agreement with the United Nations?
Q. I have heard since HC is now the Sec of state, she can skirt the second amendment by entering into an ML agreement with the UN without this treaty being ratified by the US Congress, is this true? This is not a republican or democrat question, it is a legit question I would like someone to answer. Thanks.
Asked by Richard J L - Thu Mar 12 14:22:52 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Theoretically yes, it is true. The IANSA mission to the UN is doing exactly that. They are trying to do an end run around American voters and establish gun control by treaty. Just another reason why the UN is a bad idea. It is a threat to our sovereignty. It allows an elitist few to control millions of people without their consent, and that is not democratic. On the other hand, while she can commit us to anything, enforcing it would be another matter.
Answered by unknown - Thu Mar 12 15:12:53 2009

Sovereignty, state survival, territorial integrity, military security arrangements, bilateral and multilateral
Q. Sovereignty, state survival, territorial integrity, military security arrangements, bilateral and multilateral
Asked by fozia t - Sun Aug 3 01:44:25 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments
Which one is the best sentence because the pronoun reference is clear?
Q. 1. This can be blamed on the need for multilateral effort. 2. This could cause the water level of the oceans to rise, potentially flooding populated land. 3. This particular pairing is ridiculous. 4. This includes adopting stances that are popular but not necessarily true to what the politician believes.
Asked by Tina - Sat Apr 25 02:39:28 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. 2 and 4 are clearer, but all sentences only divulge their full meaning in relation to what has gone before.
Answered by REDY4NEthing - Sat Apr 25 02:50:34 2009

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