PAST EVENT
Monday, November 09, 2009
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Washington, DC
While developing countries struggle to improve their economic status in an environment of increased globalization and trade, the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement mechanism continues to disproportionately benefit wealthy nations. On November 9, Brookings held a discussion on recent efforts and suggested proposals to help developing countries overcome hurdles imposed by the WTO. Read More
BOOK
Chad P. Bown, October 15, 2009
Self-Enforcing Trade examines the WTO's "extended litigation process," highlighting the tangle of international economics, law, and politics that participants must master. He identifies the costs that prevent developing countries from disentangling the
self-enforcement process and fully using the WTO system as part of their growth strategies. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
September 17, 2009, The Brookings Institution
On September 24, President Obama will chair his first G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. With the world economy improving, leaders will now focus their attention on economic recovery and restoring financial stability. Experts from Brookings Global Economy and Development program analyze top issues to be addressed at the summit and provide recommendations on how to effectively overcome global economic and governance challenges to ensure recovery now and to prevent future crises. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, July 23, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Chad P. Bown finds that although the G-20 committed to reduce trade protectionism and barriers following the start of the financial crisis, almost all of them have turned to trade “remedy” policy instruments in response to domestic industry demands for protection from import competition. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, June 09, 2009, The Fletcher Forum of World Affairs
The political handling of the ongoing U.S.–China trade disputes is critically important both to the international trade system and the long-term relevance of the WTO. In an article in the Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Chad P. Bown explains what to expect from both sides and which issues are likely to emerge along the way. Read More
PAST EVENT
Sunday, May 31, 2009
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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The Brookings Doha Center hosted a discussion on the role of international law in the Arab world. Panelists included Mohamed Ali, president of the Criminal Court of Alexandria; Mutlaq Al Qahtani, an international law expert who previously served as the State of Qatar's minister to the United Nations; and Susan Karamanian, associate dean for international and comparative legal studies at The George Washington University Law School. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, May 11, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Despite G-20 promises to reduce trade protectionism and barriers, Chad P. Bown shows through new data and a new report that protectionism increased and spread 18.8 percent during the first quarter of 2009. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Paul Blustein, March 30, 2009, The Great Debate - Reuters blog
Global trade and reducing protectionism will be on the agenda at the G-20 Summit in London. Paul Blustein recommends an ambitious, but practical approach, advising that minimizing long-term damage to the trading system should be the overarching goal. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
March 26, 2009, The Brookings Institution
Leaders of the Group of 20 (G-20) countries met in London on April 2 for their second summit on the global financial crisis. In a new set of articles, Brookings experts addressed the critical issues for policy-makers and offered guidelines for more effective global coordination. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Arvind Panagariya, March 14, 2009, Forbes.com
Global trade has declined considerably in the wake of the global financial crisis due to decreased demand and increased protectionism. Arvind Panagariya advises the G-20 nations on how to reinvigorate trade to stimulate economies through specific recommendations aimed at restoring the flow of goods and finances. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Chad P. Bown, March 05, 2009, VoxEU.org
In a special VoxEU.org compilation of research and analysis to address the negative effects of the financial crisis on global trade, Chad Bown examines the increase in protectionism and antidumping among WTO members. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Colin I. Bradford, Johannes F. Linn and Paul Martin, December 17, 2008, The Brookings Institution
Paul Martin, former Prime Minister of Canada, and Senior Fellows Colin Bradford and Johannes Linn assess the successful G20 Summit, its impact on global governance and provide recommendations for President-elect Obama. They argue that the next administration can build an inclusive and cooperative summit group to resolve the current financial and economic crisis as well as address other major complex global challenges and opportunities. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Paul Blustein, December 07, 2008, The Washington Post
In a new op-ed, Paul Blustein addresses the specter of rising protectionism in the U.S. and discusses how the stalemate in the global trade talks pose significant threats for the global economy and the World Trade Organization. Read More
RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
Paul Blustein, December 05, 2008, The Brookings Institution
In a new article, Paul Blustein provides an in-depth account of the collapse of the World Trade Organization’s Doha Round of global trade talks in July 2008, based on interviews with top officials, revealing new insights into what went wrong and what lies ahead for global trade. Blustein is a Journalist in Residence at Brookings and is working on a book on the WTO.
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RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY
October 10, 2008, The Brookings Institution
As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges. Read More