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Relations Between Bilateral And Multilateral Relations

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NAME: WAINAINA A. N. ID NO: 638552 COURSE: POLITICS OF REGIONLISM IN AFRICA COURSE CODE: IRL 3045 LECTURER: KATETE G. DATE: 11TH JUNE 2015 SUMMER SEMESTER INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT: GIVING EXAMPLES GIVE AT LEAST THREE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN BILATERAL COOPERATION AND MULTILATERAL COOPERATIONS. INTRODUCTION Bilateral and multilateral relations are terms commonly referred to in International Relations. Both terms are focused on relationships that are either amongst two states commonly referred to as bilateral cooperation whereas multilateral cooperation refers to relations amongst three or more states. Furthermore, this cooperation is based upon the premise of enabling not only economic stability but also diplomatic ties amongst states. Inasmuch as both bilateral and multilateral cooperation share common goals, there are differences that set them apart. Trade, is one such factor, in an increasingly global and competitive environment it is imperative that states engage in trade to improve their economies. Therefore bilateral trade agreements allow states to benefit from each other’s resources allowing unlimited access in each other’s markets. Moreover it is important to note that inasmuch as these countries have expanded access, there are also standardized business regulations that prevent countries from dumping products at a cheap cost, stealing innovative products or using unfair subsidies. By engaging in this trade agreement, benefits such as elimination of tariffs or

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