At the same time, the dispersion of power, the degree of interdependence, and the sheer dimension of the challenges confronting the world require effective, accountable, and legitimate global governance. The inability to achieve a consensus on acute issues, such as Syria’s internal repression, or on chronic problems, like climate change, highlights the (increasing) complexity of global governance and responsibility.
欧洲还必须促进改革国际关系的传统制度。现存的多边机构是为以西方为中心的世界设计的，而以西方为中心的世界正在消失。同时，力量分布、相互依赖的程度以及世界所面临的巨大挑战都需要有效、负责任以及合法的全球治理。在迫切问题（比如叙利亚的国内压迫）和长期问题（比如气候变化）上无法达成共识凸显出全球治理和责任越来越复杂。