Multilateralism is a term in international relations that refers to multiple countries working in concert on a given issue. Most international organizations, such as the United Nations (UN) and the World Trade Organization are multilateral in nature. The main proponents of multilateralism have traditionally been the middle powers such as Canada, Australia, Switzerland, the Benelux countries and the Nordic countries. Larger states often act unilaterally, while the smaller ones may have little dir… (More on Multilateral)