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 and the World Trade Organization, OSCE are multilateral in nature. The main proponents of multilateralism have traditionally been the middle powers such as Canada, Australia and the Nordic countries. Larger states often act unilaterally, while the smaller ones may have little direct power at all in international a… (More on Multilateralism)