Monthly Archives: October 2013

Global Trends, Transnational Coalitions, Global Institutions — Better Multilateral Architecture Needed.

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Stuart Malawer

     Global trade has slowed. The WTO is struggling with the completion of the Doha Round. Many newer forces are at work as evidenced by the items below.  For example, the role of states and cities in global trade is vastly … Continue reading →

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Innovation, 21st Century Trade Rules, Gov’t Shutdown, Trade Deals & Domestic Reform, Corp. Inversions.

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Stuart Malawer

            A range of newer issues have appeared recently in global trade discussions concerning innovation. 21st century rules, the U.S. government shutdown, the use of trade deals as leverage for domestic reform, and corporate cross-border mergers (“corporate inversions”). The following is … Continue reading →

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