Michael J. Barnett, on global governance in an age of change
“International organizations are not going to be able to move great powers where they do not want to go, and they are likely to be in survival mode.”
GATT
#96 The G|O Briefing, May 5, 2022
With the war, is international cooperation still possible? An interview with Michael Barnett - And expect tensions at the next WHA meeting
The war in Ukraine contaminates the work at the WTO
The war in Ukraine continues to disrupt the work of an already deadlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO). Across different committees, negotiations, and working groups, the mutual accusations between Kiev and Moscow are overshadowing all other issues.
A case in point was the March 24–25 meeting of the Committee on
#94 The G|O Briefing, April 21, 2022
China ratifies conventions against forced labor – The war continues to disrupt the WTO’s deliberations
#90 The G|O Briefing, March 17, 2022
Revealed: WHO Foundation weakens its guidelines on healthy food – Is Russia’s relationship with Geneva irreparably damaged? – A plea for all refugees
Africa's WTO Moment
"Today’s world trade is rigged against Africa. It is time for the developing world finally to have its chance."