World Trade Organization
Age of the Deal: Donald Trump Won the Battle of Seattle
Donald Trump emerged as the unlikely victor of the Battle of Seattle, despite many underestimating his political muscle, causing multilateralism to suffer accordingly.
Student Feature – Spotlight on the WTO and its Appellate Body Crisis
The WTO is known for its robust dispute settlement mechanism, but this procedure is threatened by the blocking of appointments to its appellate body.
The Controversies and Complexities of the Russian Federation Joining the WTO
The story of the Russian Federation joining the WTO works two ways; in terms of exports and imports. The shift from economic nationalism to market liberalism comes with controversies and complexities.
Russia’s Accession to the WTO: Exchanging Economic Freedom for Voice
Russia’s decision to join the WTO is motivated by political interest as much as by economic calculation. The WTO’s record with inducing rule compliance, even by powerful members, presents optimism that Russia will play by the rules.
