The WTO has a deep and far reaching impact on people's everyday lives, and has generated debate, controversy and outrage. This "VSI" provides an explanation of the political, economic, and ethical controversies: what the WTO is, what it does, and whether it works.[...]
Being the new kid on the block is seldom easy at any level, and it is certainly not easy in the anarchical world of international politics. New powers such as Brazil, China and India have to tread a difficult balance as they negotiate their way to the top. They must signal a sufficient level of conf[...]