Publications
The Friends of Multilateralism Group
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WTO Reform
Recap of FMG Discussion on Global Trade Developments and WTO Reform IV
In light of the evolving dynamics of international trade relations and the mounting challenges faced by the WTO, FMG held a series of internal discussions on the pressing situation and the way forward. This document the fourth recap of the recent FMG discussions and...
Can the WTO Weather the Storm?
In September 2025, Stuart Harbinson published this blog on ECIPE as FMG member and former Chief Representative of HK China to the WTO. Full text of this blog can be viewed via: https://ecipe.org/blog/can-the-wto-weather-the-storm/.
FMG One-Pagers
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Covid-19 and Trade
TRIPS and Jabs-vaccine patent waivers and the WTO
Stuart Harbinson published this article as a fellow of the Asia Global Institute at The University of Hong Kong. Full text of this article can be viewed via: https://humebrophy.com/trips-and-jabs-vaccine-patent-waivers-and-the-wto/
Chinese Whispers: COVID-19, global supply chains in essential goods, and public policy
Simon J. Evenett wrote this paper on September 17th 2020 as Professor of International Trade and Economic Development of University of St. Gallen. Following is the full text of this paper.
Others
Geopolitical shifts and their economic impacts on Europe: short-term risks, medium-term scenarios and policy choices
On 18 September , Andre Sapir published the article as FMG member and Professor Emeritus at the Université libre de Bruxelles and Senior Fellow of Bruegel. Full text of this article can be viewed via:...
The Orwellian Trap for Services in “Reciprocal” Trade Deals
Hector Torres posted this article on 18 September 2025 as FMG member and Former Executive Director at the International Monetary Fund. Full text of this article can be viewed via:...