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The United States Must Rethink Doha Demands

Posted on April 18, 2007
Previously filed under: Interviews
Jagdish Bhagwati, Professor at Columbia University and Senior Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, discusses the possible revival of the Doha round talks.
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The Future of the WTO

Posted on October 3, 2006
Previously filed under: North America, Trade
The recent failure at the Doha Agreement trade negotiations requires the causes be indentified and key objectives addressed when talks resume.
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Can the Doha Round Be Salvaged?

Posted on June 1, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Failure to agree on market access could weaken the WTO.
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A Floundering WTO - Part I

Posted on April 7, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Without WTO agreement on reforms before April 30th, the hopes of fair trade for developing nations could be postponed indefinitely.
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A Floundering WTO - Part II

Posted on April 7, 2006
Previously filed under: Trade
Disunity in the ranks of the developing nations allows developed countries to maintain their trade barriers.
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