Since its inception the World Trade Organization has often been descended upon by activists during its Ministerial Meetings. Select one such event and discuss why the protestors were there? What were their complaints? Were they justified? Write an essay in which you decide whether the World Trade Organization is a friend or foe
What will be an ideal response?
Despite the myriad difficulties the global economy has faced, trade is nonetheless
expanding, and liberalization efforts continue. During this time, the dispute resolution
mechanism of the WTO played a key role in preventing a major resurgence in
protectionism. At the same time, the key role of the WTO connotes that international
governance of global trade is necessary. Given the size of the WTO, it may be the
case that alternate governance structures—regional, plurilateral, or bilateral— may
be more viable vehicles for advancing trade liberalization.
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