Speech: Redefining Multilateralism in a New Geopolitical Era
Speech: Redefining Multilateralism in a New Geopolitical Era
At the 2024 Processes of International Negociation (PIN) conference in Geneva, Ambassador Thomas Greminger, Executive Director of the GCSP, addressed the urgent challenges facing multilateralism in today’s rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape. He noted that “In an increasingly unpredictable world, the key challenge is how to adapt multilateralism to balance the interests of traditional powers while embracing the growing influence of emerging actors and coalitions.” Highlighting the rise of nationalism, political fragmentation, and great-power competition, he called for reforms to overcome deadlocks in international negotiations. Greminger emphasized the importance of inclusivity, urging that the voices of the Global South and civil society be better represented in decision-making processes.
Ambassador Thomas Greminger is the Executive Director of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy (GCSP) since 1 May 2021. Previously, he served as Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) from July 2017 until July 2020. During his diplomatic career, Ambassador Greminger served in various and numerous positions within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, in Bern and abroad. Ambassador Greminger holds a PhD in history from the University of Zurich and is Lieutenant Colonel GS. He has authored numerous publications on military history, conflict management, peacekeeping, development and human rights.