Morning multilateralism

South Korea advises G20 to avoid alienating smaller countries. Poland warns that Afghan mission is hampering military modernization efforts. European governments scold Kenya for allowing Bashir visit. U.N. delays official release of controversial — and already leaked — report on Congo and Rwanda to allow for comments. WTO reports strong growth in world trade. Meanwhile, ...

By , a professor at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies.

South Korea advises G20 to avoid alienating smaller countries. Poland warns that Afghan mission is hampering military modernization efforts. European governments scold Kenya for allowing Bashir visit. U.N. delays official release of controversial -- and already leaked -- report on Congo and Rwanda to allow for comments. WTO reports strong growth in world trade. Meanwhile, the EU Chamber of Commerce accuses China of not fulfilling WTO pledges. Hungary not out of the woods -- may need more IMF and EU assistance. IMF and Pakistan will issue statement on talks today. World Bank rounds up Pakistan aid to an even billion.

  • South Korea advises G20 to avoid alienating smaller countries.
  • Poland warns that Afghan mission is hampering military modernization efforts.
  • European governments scold Kenya for allowing Bashir visit.
  • U.N. delays official release of controversial — and already leaked — report on Congo and Rwanda to allow for comments.
  • WTO reports strong growth in world trade. Meanwhile, the EU Chamber of Commerce accuses China of not fulfilling WTO pledges.
  • Hungary not out of the woods — may need more IMF and EU assistance.
  • IMF and Pakistan will issue statement on talks today.
  • World Bank rounds up Pakistan aid to an even billion.

David Bosco is a professor at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies. He is the author of The Poseidon Project: The Struggle to Govern the World’s Oceans. Twitter: @multilateralist

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