Artikel New Rules of Multilateralism: Minilateral and Multilateral Formats in the Indo-Pacific and Beyond Germany’s engagement in the Indo-Pacific has relied on bilateral efforts with major countries in the region. Such efforts should now be supplemented with flexible mini- and multilateral formats of cooperation centred around like-minded partners. The success or failure of these formats in the Indo-Pacific will be crucial for multilateralism beyond the region. Michito Tsuruoka • 03 December 2020