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Confronting “Deglobalization” in the multilateral trading system

The first two decades of this millennium were marked by major political, economic and geopolitical disruptions. This has led many analysts to predict that the world economy is entering a phase of “deglobalization” that is, a retreat from the globalization process. This policy brief discusses how “deglobalization” affects the role and relevance of international trade … Read more

Trade and development in the WTO: Toward a constructive approach to the issue of development status and special and differential treatment

World Trade Organization (WTO) members have divergent views about developing country-member status and special and differential treatment (SDT), reflecting different perceptions about what constitutes fair treatment in the WTO. Such differences have recently become more accentuated, posing a challenge for the organization. Debates about SDT have covered a complex set of issues including the definition … Read more

Keynote by Pascal Lamy

Curated and produced by Forum New Economy The current pandemic has led to a dramatic contraction in global trade. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have disrupted international supply chains and the movement of people. It has also exposed national vulnerabilities that governments will need to address and has advanced the rise of anti-globalist sentiments. We are looking … Read more

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