One of the most noteworthy achievements of the establishment of the WTO in 1995 was the introduction of its binding dispute settlement system. Building upon GATT dispute settlement practice, the Understanding on the Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") contains...

One of the most noteworthy achievements of the establishment of the WTO in 1995 was the introduction of its binding dispute settlement system. Building upon GATT dispute settlement practice, the Understanding on the Rules and Procedures Governing the Settlement of Disputes ("DSU") contains...

This article critically evaluates the potential applicability of special and differential treatment ('S&D') as a mechanism for addressing development concerns often associated with a possible WTO agreement on trade and competition policy. It begins by examining the origins, evolution, and...

Trade negotiations conducted in the World Trade Organization (WTO) offer the significant benefit that their results can be made legally binding and enforceable through an effective dispute settlement system. If negotiators wish to avail of this benefit, they must follow the correct procedures to...

1. Small States in the Multilateral Trading System: An Overview . - 2. Systemic Issues for the Commonwealth Small States in the Functioning of the World Trade Organization: Options and Proposals. - 3. Commonwealth Small States and Least-developed Countries in World Trade Organization Dispute...