As economic crisis and burgeoning protectionist pressures demonstrate the urgency of strengthening trade rules, questions arise about the limitations of the World Trade Organization. The WTO needs to be reformed to be effective and remain relevant. […]
The economic success of Gulf regional integration depends on increased cooperation within the service sector and improved administrative capacity in GCC countries. […]
Despite significant barriers to trade in cotton, the issue failed to garner serious attention at last year’s WTO trade ministers meeting. Representatives from the U.S. and Africa’s four major cotton producers discuss the challenges facing this issue. […]
Large industrialized nations like the United States, Japan, and Germany have benefited from increasing global demand for relatively stable economies in which to invest. […]
The Middle East and North Africa have been less affected by the global economic crisis so far, allowing Middle Eastern governments to continue delaying the deep economic and governance reforms required for long-term economic growth in the region. […]
Carnegie’s Uri Dadush and Denis Redonnet discussed how the economic crisis is affecting the EU and its member states, and how Europe can work together to create effective solutions. […]
Following through on promises made at the G20 meeting in London to help triple IMF resources will not only help hasten economic recovery, but also bolster U.S. leadership in a world economy on which it is increasingly reliant. […]
According to the World Bank, global economic growth is likely to contract by two percent this year. With export markets shrinking, many have questioned whether China’s domestic economy can supplement the revenue gap. […]
The economic crisis may force policy makers to revise their view that open borders are a good thing. Now is the time to take bold steps to forestall a protectionist resurgence. […]
Policymakers ought to recognize the potential for an extended economic downturn and strive to do more to counteract the crisis. […]
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