In a new article in Global Policy Journal, StateUp CEO Dr. Tanya Filer explores the future of international technology cooperation. She examines the rise of technology “minilaterals”—small networks of countries, often aligned on values or strategic purpose, cooperating on technology related matters—and how to ensure their effectiveness.

Minilaterals are now a critical component in the architecture of international cooperation, and are increasingly used as vehicles for technology partnership, trade, and policy development. Their organisation, governance, and accountability matter both for their own members and beyond.

Dr. Filer assesses what tech minilaterals should consider in terms of structure and organisation to ensure that they contribute impactfully to international tech cooperation for the collective benefit of their members, for individual countries, and as a contributor to the broader global system.

“How minilaterals and their members self-organise could impact the value that they bring to a broader set of countries beyond their membership alone.”

The piece offers readers detailed insighted into:

The New Diplomatic Landscape: Explore how minilaterals are reshaping diplomacy amid the rise of tech-centric challenges.

Strategic Alliances: Learn about small cooperative groups like I2U2 and  3SI addressing technology cooperation needs in a complex geopolitical environment.

“Minilateral groups focused on technology trade and governance, and technology-related infrastructure could support cooperation on a wide set of complex international challenges.”