Coalitions of the Willing and the Future of Diplomacy At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, Parag Khanna explained that globalization is not ending but evolving into a more fluid system shaped by coalitions of the willing. Rather than operating through...

Parag Khanna's analysis about the future being "coalitions of the willing" (www.linkedin.com/pulse/coalit...) tracks with @soliman.bsky.social and @jadacfraser.bsky.social seeing the rising importance of #minilateral coalitions for U.S. foreign policy. 1/

Would be remiss I’m not acknowledging the work done by @soliman.bsky.social and @jadacfraser.bsky.social on the #IndoAbrahamic corridor and #minilateral initiatives in shaping this discussion.

I’m proud to share that I’ve been selected as a Non-Resident Vasey Fellow at Pacific Forum!

I’ll be exploring what drives less powerful states to participate in #minilateral groupings—especially as a way to hedge against the risks of over-reliance on the #US.

Excited for this new adventure!

Leonardo dissects the politics of BRICS+ & how the organisation is moving away from a #minilateral political formation towards complex #multilateralisation - particularly under China’s influence.

This is challenging the #LIO [Liberal International Order] & driving disorder. 2/3

How should Britain empower the Joint Expeditionary Force? The Big Ask | No. 24.2024

‘With the next Leaders’ Summit due in May 2025, the #JEF has six months to prove its worth in a more dangerous world, otherwise confidence will erode and the #minilateral group could atrophy,’ writes @edrusi.bsky.social , @rusi.bsky.social

#BritainsWorld #BigAsk

Conversing with @reziemba.bsky.social , #BRICS as umbrella for #minilateral and other ad hoc arrangements is something we don’t pay as much attention to, particularly in our eagerness to declare BRICS as a failure or not particularly relevant.

Ten Minutes On... The BRICS+ Summit in Kazan - Ten Minutes On... In this episode, we dive deep into the BRICS+ summit hosted by Russia in Kazan, which is attracting global attention. While the media often frames this event as Russia's attempt to demonstrate that it...

My latest mini-podcast is out, in which I take a deep dive into the BRICS+ summit. Have a listen! If you like it, consider reviewing, rating and subscribing to future episodes, out every Wednesday. #Russia #BRICS #Iran #Israel #Ukraine #China #finance #minilateral www.buzzsprout.com/2354388/epis...

Japan should board the Indomalphi ship | East Asia Forum The inclusion of Japan as a capacity-building partner can elevate Indomalphi’s effectiveness in safeguarding Indo-Pacific waters and ensuring regional security.

Great example of the #minilateral approach in practice for tackling a specific set of maritime security issues and bringing together a focused partnership. Expands on what @jadacfraser.bsky.social/@soliman.bsky.social wrote for @fpri.bsky.social Orbis last year. 1/ eastasiaforum.org/2024/10/02/j...

Modi’s Moscow Visit Showcases a Less Isolated Putin, Angering Ukraine Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India made his first visit to Russia in five years, even as Ukraine reeled from an attack on a children’s hospital.

In reading this, reminded why the U.S. will have to learn how to wield #ententediplomacy and embrace the #minilateral approach. 1/

www.nytimes.com/2024/07/09/w...

Can ‘minilaterals’ save the world? Minilateral partnerships offer a new approach to addressing regional challenges effectively and ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

YCAPS Director for Policy Research Stephen Nagy's Op-Ed for The Japan Times

Can ‘minilaterals’ save the world?

www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2....

#YCAPSExpert #Minilateral #ASEAN #AUKUS #UnitedNations #Ukraine

Minilateral solutions to the geoeconomic challenges facing Japan and Australia | East Asia Forum Japan and Australia need to extend their use of minilateralism to counter coercive economic practices in the Indo-Pacific.

YCAPS Past Speaker Kyoko Hatakeyama's Recent Article for East Asia Forum

"Minilateral solutions to the geoeconomic challenges facing Japan and Australia"

eastasiaforum.org/2024/03/02/m...

#YCAPSExpert #japan #australia #minilateral #indopacific

US-Japan-PH trilateral meet set next week - Manila Standard A trilateral meeting between the Philippines, United States, and Japan on further enhancing defense and economic cooperation will be held in Manila next week, multiple sources said. US Secretary of St...

A #US - #Philippine - #Japan trilateral grouping is already a reality in the #Indopacifc.
#JAPHUS is already an informal #minilateral grouping operating at several government levels.

Geopolitics Polisky

#AUKUS on the ropes as #IMEC stalled. Does this mean that U.S. #minilateral strategy @jadacfraser.bsky.social & @soliman.bsky.social discussed in @fpri.bsky.social Orbis is in trouble?