For decades after World War II, the United States stood at the core of the multilateral system it had helped design. From the United Nations and its specialized agencies to global regimes governing climate, health, and development, US participation was central to both the legitimacy and the functioning of international governance. Today, that role is […]

“Let us defend the freedom of navigation as a collective global responsibility and as a cornerstone of peace and humanity. The seas must be free and safe.”