China’s Global Development Initiative in the Age of New Multilateral Paradigms

Stekić, Nenad (2023) China’s Global Development Initiative in the Age of New Multilateral Paradigms. In: Conference Proceedings / The 3rd “Dialogues on China” International Academic Conference: New Chinese Initiatives for a Changing Global Security November 9-10, 2023, Belgrade. Institute of International Politics and Economics, Belgrade, pp. 325-337. ISBN 978-86-7067-321-2

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Abstract

Contemporary international landscape is characterised by the emergence of new multilateral paradigms. In such context, China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) has garnered increasing attention as a transformative force with far-reaching implications. This paper examines the evolving dynamics of the GDI amidst the rise of new multilateral approaches to global governance and the structure of the international system. It begins by situating the GDI within the broader context of China’s growing influence on the global stage and the shifting multilateral landscape. The text explores how the GDI intersects with emerging multilateral frameworks and institutions, such as the UN, and other mechanisms for its promotion. It examines how China’s initiative aligns, complements, or competes with these evolving multilateral approaches and the responses from other major actors in the international arena. The paper concludes by emphasising the importance of a nuanced understanding of China’s GDI in the age of new multilateral paradigms. By shedding light on the complexities of the GDI and its interaction with the changing multilateral landscape, this analysis contributes to informed policy discussions and scholarly inquiries about China’s role in shaping the future of international relations.

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