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Emotions in international organisations in the shadow of a declining liberal order
In this article, Seda Gürkan and Özlem Terzi researched the role of emotions in international organisations. This is done in the context of a shifting and contested liberal international order.
- Author
- Seda Gürkan and Özlem Terzi
- Date
- 03 February 2026
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Seda Gürkan and Özlem Terzi explore how emotions influence decision making, diplomatic negotiations, legitimacy and policy outcomes in institutions. This is done with a focus on the United Nations, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union. In this article, they state that the post Second World War liberal order is coming under increasing pressure due to geopolitical tensions, wars and global crises. The article shows that emotions have become increasingly central to multilateral diplomacy and international governance. It also demonstrates that emotions do not play a secondary role but are in fact central to the functioning of international organisations. Understanding the influence of these emotions on multilateral diplomacy offers new perspectives on the resilience of institutions, legitimacy and the dynamics of international cooperation.