traditional definition of diplomacy - what about multilateral diplomacy --- I very much see where you are coming from, Samir. From the perspective of the diplomatic studies literature, this definition applies to both bilateral and multilateral relations. However, wf we see international organisations as independent actors (which they are to a degree) and take the 'global governance' perspective, then you are absolutely right to say that multilateralism is about the collective management of our planet.

Source author: Katharina Höne KatharinaH@diplomacy.edu