SEMINAR
ON U.S. & GLOBAL TRADE POLITICS
Stuart
S. Malawer J.D., Ph.D.
E-Mail -- StuartMalawer@msn.com
This website is http://www.US-Global-Trade.com
"[W]hat we all call globalization today – is a multi-layered and complex phenomenon involving intensive political, social and economic interaction nationally and internationally .... [W]hat may be done in the framework of international cooperation, including through the WTO, to mitigate the negative side-effects from positive change, and to what extent governments have a responsibility to manage change domestically .... Policy-makers must address these issues if they want to allay public fears about trade and to allow nations to benefit from the considerable gains that can result from trade." 2008 World Trade Report -- Trade in a Globalizing World (2008).
"Misgivings (about globalization and trade) have dominated political debate especially when elections are imminent." "Trade in a Globalizing World." (WTO 2008).
"While it is not a hot-button issue like the war in Iraq or energy prices, John McCain and Barack Obama have clear differences on global trade that may transcend economics to reflect the candidates' attitudes about foreign relations more broadly." "Linking Commerce to Geopolitics: The Candidates' Views on Global Trade." Knowledge@Wharton (Sept. 17, 2008).
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This seminar examines a broad range of global trade issues from the perspective of U.S. politics and national interests. In particular, the seminar assesses global trade in terms of domestic interest groups, corporate strategies and U.S. foreign policy implications. This assessment includes both foreign and global dimensions. This course utilizes a multidisciplinary approach to understand the legal, political, business, economic and national security aspects of global trade.
COURSE INFORMATION
Recent Articles, Reports & Books of Particular Interest
- * Review of Bush Trade Policies & Future Issues 1- 26 (USTR Trade Policy Agenda) (2008).
- "Russia's Accession to the WTO." (CRS 2006).
- * "Policy Implications of Global Integration," World Trade Report 2008 -- Trade in a Globalizing World 147 - 162 (2008).
- WTO & Global Governance (Lamy 2006).
- "Trade Policy Review of the U.S." (WTO 2006). (Excerpt -- Summary)
- * Multilateral Trading System, Six Decades Post-War, Trade History -- "Executive Summary / Present & Future Challenges," World Trade Report -- 60 Year Review iii-vi, xix-xxxix, 33-36, 361- 362 (WTO 2007).
- "Free-Trade Paradox ." (Foreign Policy 2007).
- Rise of the Multi-Polar World (Accenture 2007).
- Destler, "Conclusion -- Making America Fit for Globalization." American Trade Politics (4th ed. 2005).
- "Global Trade & Foreign Economic Policies." (Dept. of State 2008/ 2001).
- Lamy, "Global Financial Regulation & Trade Negotiations." (WTO Oct. 20, 2008).
- Lamy, "Stabilizing Influence of a Rules-Based Trading System." (WTO News Oct. 27, 2008).
- Lamy, "Trade & the Global Financial Crisis -- Trade Finance Deteriorating." (WTO News 11.12.08).
- Bush, Global Financial Markets (White House 11.13.08)
- Global Financial Summit Declaration (G-20) (Washington, D.C. 11.15.08).
- Lamy, "Economics & Politics of Trade." WTO News (11.17.08).
- Obama, "Renewing American Leadership." Foreign Affairs (July / August 2007).
- "Managing Foreign Policy & National Security in Presidential Transitions." Wash. Quarterly (Autumn 2008).
- Top 10 Global Economic Challenges for the New President (Brookings, Oct. 2008).
- "Bush Trade Legacy & New USTR." USTR News Release (12.20.08); "Bush Administration Trade Accomplishments." FACTS (USTR December 2008).
Some Interesting Links
- Democratic Leadership Council -- Trade & Global Markets.
- National Intelligence Council, Global Future 2020 Project (2004).
- Republicans on Free Trade (website).
- Foreign Policy (journal).
- Candidates on Trade (Council on Foreign Relations 2008).
- "Linking Commerce to Geopolitics: The Candidates' Views on Global Trade." Knowledge@Wharton (Sept. 17, 2008).
E-Mail -- StuartMalawer@msn.com
