With all the events that emerge since 2008, what will be the future of the WTO ?
The essay should include an introduction ( with a relevant problematic ) , a development and a conclusion.
possible answers :
– The WTO is going through a deep and well-established crisis. ( failure of The Doha Round )
– The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) is a powerful tool, but it has failed. The WTO must regain its full powers as an arbitrator.
– Reform the subsidy regime (the United States and the EU criticise China for abusing trade rules that were essentially designed for unplanned and under-statised economies).
We know that the dissemination of low-carbon technologies will not be possible without solid public support (an agreement is to be made with China?). No revision of the DSB without the US, but no reform of the subsidy agreement without China. )
– Do not restrict ‘sustainable development’ to the WTO Preamble alone
The purpose of the WTO is to regulate trade and liberalise it, but in reality trade is very little hindered today.
By keeping too far away from the debates, which are so lively today, on the greening of economies, the WTO runs the risk of appearing outdated and of not being of interest to anyone. it needs to broaden its agenda?
These are just some possible answers. The essay has to be consistent with the topic. Make the right choices and if you have more relevant ideas, do so.
