The World Trade Institute (WTI) is committed to advancing scholarly research in the fields of international trade law, economics, and political science. Our research staff regularly publish a broad array of academic works, including:
These publications reflect the interdisciplinary nature of our work and contribute to global debates on trade, investment, and sustainable development.
10 Jun 2026 | Reports/ Presentations
Commodity trade is not merely a neutral service enabling the world economy; rather, it is an integral component that actively shapes production systems, investme…
16 Apr 2026 | Reports/ Presentations
Although the US withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in January 2017, the agreement that emerged from it (the CPTPP) lar…
2 Apr 2026 | Other
Global trade is entering a paradoxical era. At the very moment when digital tools promise unprecedented efficiency, the…
26 Mar 2026 | Working Papers
Much like the exploitation of global trade by the first multinationals, early space commerce has the potential to lead to significant conflict as privateers seek to use force to capt…
26 Mar 2026 | Working Papers
The trajectory of space-based communications has evolved rapidly, from a state monopolized strategic a…
2 Feb 2026 | Reports/ Presentations
This study explores design options for trade-related technical regulations that promote sustainability in the gl…
14 Jan 2026 | Working Papers
THE CASE OF SUBSIDIES PROVIDED AS A RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND A CRITIQUE OF EXP…
17 Dec 2025 | Working Papers
As the Appellate Body of the WTO is expected to remain inoperative for years to come, the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration Arrangement (MPIA) is ‘ever more important as a stop-gap…
18 Nov 2025 | Working Papers
Since taking office, the current U.S. administration has pursued a trade policy based on the imposition…
17 Nov 2025 | Working Papers
New analysis shows that global AI adoption could deliver major gains for growth and trade. In the most optim…
22 Sep 2025 | Journal Articles
We develop an analytical/empirical framework bridging the decision under uncertainty and recent gravity-based empirical trade literature. We examine the impact of policy uncertainty on se…
22 Sep 2025 | Other
22 Sep 2025 | Working Papers
The research question this paper addresses is the identification of the subjects that can be embraced under the term ‘civil society’ and the attempt to clarify w…
5 Sep 2025 | Working Papers
Trade security is a pivotal element in turbulent times.…
1 Jul 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters
This chapter examines the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement (IFDA) negotiation process as a Joint Statem…
19 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
One of the objectives of the Trump administration's economic policy is to revitalise the American industri…
16 Jun 2025 | Books/ Book Chapters
The approach of Latin American countries to preferential trade agreements (PTAs) is a fascinating topic. There is a rich history of policymakers using PTAs to pursue different economic and political models of i…
11 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
The WTO's Dispute Settlement Body has been regarded as the WTO's crown jewel, bringing stability and predictability to the resolution of disputes among WTO …
11 Jun 2025 | Working Papers
The paper by Peter Van den Bossche critiques how the WTO’s consensus-based decision-making—intended to ensure all members “have a say”—has often been misused. Members, notably I…
