Global Scans · Shifting Institutions & Governance · Weekly Summary

• [New] A U.S. exit could create a power vacuum in global governance, potentially emboldening authoritarian regimes and undermining established international norms. County Local News
• [New] Multilateral trade negotiations under institutions like the WTO or through regional pacts (e.g. RCEP, CPTPP) help create stable and rule-based frameworks, encouraging mutual benefits, dispute resolution, and reducing political risk for exporters. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Soc
• [New] Global Image Risk: As India aspires for leadership in global governance, perceived treaty violations could tarnish its credibility as a responsible stakeholder. 99Notes Best IAS Coaching Delhi
• [New] In a world where democracy is under siege, multilateralism is weakening, peace is no longer a given, and global trade faces protectionist threats, the European Union's moral clarity and democratic commitment are more important than ever. Euronews
• [New] BRICS instead envisages amputating systemic bias against the Global South from the current global order and strengthening it by promoting multilateralism, reforming international institutions and stepping up efforts to build a more effective, inclusive and representative multilateral system. The Express Tribune
• [New] China and Indonesia will promote 'true multilateralism'. Dawn Epaper
• [New] Australia lost an opportunity to reinforce global rules in its WTO case. The Strategist
• [New] Cosmolocalism envisages collaborations between globally connected citizens and grassroots movements to transform consumption-production regimes through digital innovation, strengthening both local, social - ecologically embedded economies and global citizenship and multilateralism. Nature
• [New] Beijing views the strategic new frontiers as providing new opportunities to advance its objective of expanding its global influence at the expense of Western countries, from military capabilities to global governance. Merics
• [New] Increasing uncertainties between major powers such as the U.S., China, and Russia will redefine international relations and create challenges for global governance and collaboration. Diplomatist
• [New] The new multipolar global governance bureaucracy must not impede joint approaches to global crises and threats. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] The GCoM plan is that large-scale financing instruments will fund local implementation of frontier technologies to construct global governance (SDG) compliant smart-cities. Unlimited Hangout
• [New] Europe - without multilateralism, without upholding international humanitarian law and international law in generalI think will become a much weaker actor on the international stage than was the case in the past. Internationale Politik Quarterly
• [New] Member States approved a significant 20% increase in assessed contributions (membership fees) and a US$ 4.2 billion base program budget for 2026-2027, emphasizing health equity and resilient health systems, and reaffirming the critical role of multilateralism in global health challenges. Nature
• [New] The increasing influence of non-state actors presents both challenges and opportunities for global governance. Number Analytics LLC
• Attention on trade and technology continued, the WTO revised up its 2025 global trade forecast on the back of strong demand for goods related to artificial intelligence and US inventory restocking, though it cautioned that momentum may slow in 2026 after firms front-loaded imports into 2025. Ely Court - Market Bites Global Commentary
• Chile will maintain a position of strategic autonomy while advocating for an integrated and open economic order and active multilateralism. Americas Quarterly
• If the future of AI is steered primarily by a few dominant players, global governance risks becoming fragmented and unbalanced. AI for Good
• Despite AI-driven resilience, policy ambiguity and fragmented global governance continue to constrain investment and growth potential. Ainvest
• The WTO provides Canada with the opportunity to build alliances, influence rules and secure concessions on issues where it would otherwise have little leverage. GAC
• As a significant force in initiating and promoting economic globalization, multilateralism, and free trade, China's economic, trade, financial, and technological cooperation with an increasing number of countries worldwide, including some in the West, will continue to strengthen. chinadailyhk
• A healthy majority of members still believe in multilateralism and that a properly reformed UN can maintain peace, deliver public goods to protect the global commons, and provide hope for economic development. ST

Last updated: 01 November 2025