In the trade policy area MDG 8 "Develop a global partnership for development" is the most relevant. Despite important efforts, MDGs' implementation is proving very complex and it is falling way behind schedule. This is also reflected in the enduring difficulties current round of multilateral...

Rise of law in foreign trade politics -- Antidumping clashes with the United States -- Legality in safeguard disputes with China -- The burgeoning intellectual property agenda -- Investment rules in preferential trade arrangements -- The expansion of aggressive legalism