EUROPEAN STUDIES, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND SECURITY STUDIES, pages: 151 - 166, 2025
Multilateral Diplomacy as a Promoter of Democracy and Good Governance: Conceptual and Methodological Aspects
Doi: https://doi.org/10.58603/IUOI9422
Rezumat: Multilateral diplomacy conducted through intergovernmental organizations, forums, and international structures based on treaties and international law, functions as a mechanism for promoting universal values, enhancing democratic culture, and facilitating progress in socio-economic development, while also supporting the implementation of democratic reforms aimed to align national development policies with international standards.
The present article explores prominent scholarly works in the field, primarily addressing the conceptualizations and explanations of the evolution, forms, and functions of multilateral diplomacy. In this context, it underlines the role of international organizations in promoting sustainability, democratic principles, political culture, and the impact of external assistance on democratic development policies and good governance. Drawing on the frameworks of the UN system and the European Union, the authors highlight the normative and regulatory dimensions related to regional strategies and the global agenda for development and democracy promotion.