The Council of Europe as an Effective Actor on the Multilateral Scene: The Mexican Experience

This article deals with the Council of Europe and its relevance as a specialized multilateral organization. The author explains what the Council is, its pillars of action, the debate that is presently taking place within the organization and its most notable contributions to international governance. She then goes on to examine the role Mexico plays in the organization and how the Strategic Partnership between Mexico and the Council of Europe is an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in keeping with the priorities of Mexico’s foreign policy and multilateralism.