SARDINES, YES! SHARK, NO!

In recent days, I’ve been reflecting on how everyone suddenly became a “specialist” in Geopolitics. The issues most present across the globe are the geopolitical situations of all nations. And then comes the debate, with everyone discussing whether a certain authority acted or failed to act. Time, undoubtedly running out for all of us, is also responsible for the choices we make in the present. For these reasons, let us talk here about Multilateralism.

Multilateralism is the practice of coordinating diplomatic policies among multiple States. The proposal is sound, and the game is almost won, but there are observations to be made. Its opposite is unilateralism. Inevitably, unilateralism is a setback within a global system of negotiations. That is why it is necessary to avoid decisions that are not collective, especially in the international sphere.

The matter is simple: the radical possibility of unilateralism—no matter which country pursues it—harms the flow of business. We have evolved, through the UN, toward a multilateral path, with many countries as member States. The UN’s main objective is to promote peace, security, economic development, and the fight against climate change, pandemics, and technological regulation.

It is worth emphasizing that when speaking of Multilateralism, this topic is highly relevant, since rejecting this conception involves the classification of Tyranny. In a democratic environment that advances, unilateral measures—being riskier—cannot be considered. On the opposite side of this risk, however, lie sovereignty and the self-determination of peoples, which are fundamental points.

To understand and live Democracy, in fact, is the only way forward, and it expands as more members join in greater numbers. In other words, Democracy experiences a positive flow toward the acceptance of a system of government, with more States joining each passing day, making it a growing trend.

The concept of Democracy tends to be framed positively for all of us, despite its bottlenecks. Living like a fish within a school, like sardines, is to live Democratically. The worst aspect of Democracy is the polarization that creates divisions difficult to mend within the Social Fabric.

In this back-and-forth of opposites, the Democratic Regime remains the best option, focusing on respect for freedom of thought to defend any idea or ideology—including the ideology of unilateralism. And while the shark has not yet arrived, we sardines continue to follow the flow of the ocean, where the position is calmer and more relaxed.