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27 Nov 2023 | In the Press
Can the frozen Russian assets serve as a lifeline for Ukraine's reconstruction? While some in the current debate advocate for seizing these funds as reparations, the legal road ahead is far from strai…
11 Oct 2023 | Audio/Video
Translation: "Uzreport Interview with former WTO "Judge" about the World Trade Organization" on https://uzreport.news/
20 Sep 2023 | Audio/Video
Interview mit Prof. em. Dr. Thomas Cottier vom Institut für Europa- und Wirtschaft…
22 Mar 2023 | In the Press
Iryna Bogdanova, a research fellow at the University of Bern’s World Trade Institute, is interviews in this article. She says the sanction…
28 Feb 2023 | In the Press
Improving global food security is one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. However, Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine shows how trade insecurity can destroy food s…
4 Dec 2022 | In the Press
De Verenigde Staten lappen de internationale handelsregels aan hun laars. De Wereldhandelsorganisatie, opgericht om dit gedrag te…
20 Nov 2022 | In the Press
Welsh Government's relationship with Qatar 'rising tensions' Prime Minister Mark Drakeford and Economy Minister Vaughan Gething have been criticized for attending games in Doha
16 Sep 2022 | In the Press
The article contains an interview with WTi's researcher, Christian Häberli. "Die Massentierhaltungsinitiative verletzt laut Bundesrat internationale Handelsregeln - doch Fachleute sehen …
3 Sep 2022 | In the Press
The article contains an extract of interview with WTI's Deputy Managing Director, Prof manfred Elsig. "Lateinamerika öffnet sich Richtung Asien, während es bei den Freihande…
17 Jun 2022 | In the Press
This radio programme includes an interview with WTI's Deputy Managing Director, Prof Manfred Elsig. "Die Mitgliedsländer der Welthandelsorganisation WTO konnten sich auf einige Abkommen einigen, unter…
17 Jun 2022 | Audio/Video
Die Mitgliedsländer der Welthandelsorganisation WTO konnten sich auf einige Abkommen einigen, unter anderem auf eine Lockerung des…
9 Apr 2022 | In the Press
Zijn de coronacrisis en de oorlog in Oekraïne het startschot van een wereldeconomie vol wantrouwen, waarin landen zo min mogelijk van elkaar afhankelijk willen zijn? De globalis…
23 Mar 2022 | Audio/Video
Prof Francois was an expert witness to speak on the broader technical aspects of quantifying trade agreements.
24 Feb 2022 | In the Press
Disruptions in global trade are about to go from bad to worse. With Russia’s invasion of Ukraine early Thursday, energy costs are soaring, stocks are plunging, Western sanctions are bein…
18 Feb 2022 | In the Press
The WTI congratulates its advisory board member, Arancha Gonzalez on her appointment as dean of the Paris School of International Affairs.
8 Feb 2022 | In the Press
The United States posted its largest ever full-year trade deficit in the 12 months ending in December, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday…
14 Jan 2022 | In the Press
The production and trade of goods is at the heart of the globalised market and has a significant environmental impact. Yet there was little discussion at COP26 …
15 Dec 2021 | In the Press
Women-owned small businesses are still less integrated in international markets than those owned by men.
8 Dec 2021 | In the Press
In the interview, Prof. Van den Bossche discussed with Prof. Victor Saco, professor of Internation…
2 Dec 2021 | In the Press
Trade expert calls for setting new date for postponed WTO ministerial conference
