The 2004 proposal to open Europe’s services market became a symbol of the debate on ‘social Europe’ and helped sink the EU constitution in France. What it said and what became of it.
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The WTO Cancún ministerial of 2003 and what came after
The collapse of the Cancún talks marked the moment developing countries blocked a WTO deal. Why it failed, what the G20 of the South was, and how the Doha Round ended.
TRIPS, patents and access to medicines
The WTO’s intellectual property agreement collided with the AIDS crisis and, twenty years later, with COVID-19 vaccines. What TRIPS requires and how the flexibilities work.
GATS: the General Agreement on Trade in Services explained
The WTO’s services agreement was the target of a European campaign in the early 2000s. What GATS does, why education and public services were at stake, and where it stands.
Understanding Globalization
Modern global capitalism has improved the lives of billions of people. Over the past 50 years, new advances in communication technologies and transpor …
Understanding the Role of Globalization
Globalization has had a significant impact on businesses and organizations around the world. With the advent of low-cost transport and enhanced commun …
The Globalization of Science and Technology
The Globalization of Science and Technology
Over the past century there has been exponential growth in both technology and science. Globalization …
Recent Trends in Globalization
As the world learns to live with the parameters of a global village, some cultural, political and economical disruptions are inevitable, both positive …
Globalization, American Schools, and the Challenge of the 21st Century
Over the last several decades, globalization trends have radically transformed education, at every level from primary schools to post graduate institu …
Small Businesses Saving Money Through Globalization
Believe it or not, globalization is not just for the multinational companies with billions of dollars and offices all over the world. Using the global …







