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Now What? The NSA and WTO Trade Litigation — Is this Really Necessary for National Security?

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Stuart Malawer

     The NSA is now said to be discussing with Australia or at least asked by Australia if it wants information that Australia’s surveillance agency got concerning communications between Indonesia’s government and its American law firm as they pertain to ongoing WTO litigation.  … Continue reading →

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ASEAN Trade and Investment with the U.S. — They want it and we need it.

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

      After spending the last two weeks giving presentations and discussing global trade and investment strategies with foreign multinationals and financial institutions in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia here are some observations and general conclusions. … Indonesia is clearly the largest and … Continue reading →

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Mexico G-20 Meeting Promises Not to Use Trade Restrictions to Promote Business — How Long Will this Last? We’ll See.

Posted on June 23, 2012 by Stuart Malawer

The G-20  meeting recently concluded in Mexico with a  promise by countries not to protect their businesses by restricting trade (“stand-still agreement”). This is somewhat of a success in light of creeping protectionism and the declining global economy. How long observing this … Continue reading →

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