Interstate mediation in a multipolar world: how can Hong Kong best play a role?
Hosting the International Organization for Mediation is a strong first step for Hong Kong on the road to providing a lasting contribution to international law
If there is any consistent theme at all in international relations and global affairs throughout these past years, it is that we are now living in a multipolar world.
With the end of the Cold War, the world entered a period of Western dominance that is now giving way to a more complex and fragmented world order.
Disputes and differences between states will only continue to proliferate, but with a multipolar world comes an increasing number of them questioning the role of international law in interstate relations.
Discussions on the role of international law can often be unduly premised on its enforceability or capacity to bind states.