The architecture of global cooperation is shifting from a nominally universal, rulesâbased order to a more fragmented, competitive landscape shaped by âvariable alliancesâ, multiâalignment and regional leadership from the Global South. The return of a transactional âAmerica Firstâ doctrine in early 2025, combined with systemic rivalry and the weaponisation of
March, 2026 The 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) in Sevilla concluded with a rare moment of global consensus: the Sevilla Commitment. However, as the initial diplomatic success settles, the international community faces the more arduous task of turning a shared roadmap into measurable progress. This latest policy
February, 2026 ETTG Coordinator, Daniele Fattibene appeared on Rai News to discuss the progress of Italyâs Mattei Plan following the Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa. Daniele shared insights on how the Italian Cooperation System is increasingly aligning diplomacy with the private sector, successfully moving past the historical fragmentation that has often
December 2025 “A Partnership Under Pressure: Making EUâCELAC Cooperation Work in a New Global Order” Authored by: Maurico BĂŽhl GutiĂ©rrez (IDOS) and MarĂa SantillĂĄn OâShea (Elcano) Key Message: EU-LAC bi-regional cooperation needs to articulate tangible ways of addressing the current development problems â including the crisis of the traditional multilateral
December 2025 The European Commissionâs proposal for a Global Europe Instrument (GEI) under the 2028â2034 Multiannual Financial Framework marks a pivotal shift in how the EU intends to fund its external action. Designed to align development cooperation more closely with Europeâs own competitiveness and security, the GEI aims to streamline
December 2025 The multilateral system is not collapsing, but it is fragmenting under the weight of shifting geopolitics, a crisis of trust, and a widening gap between stated values and actual practice. In this volatile context, the European Union, traditionally the systemâs staunchest supporterâstruggles to adapt its strategy and shape