Web Exercises

The World Trade Organization. The World Trade Organization is an IGO with a global membership and multiple purposes. Its stated mission is to ensure that trade flows between nations as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. Decision-making within the WTO is by consensus among all member countries. Trade agreements are then ratified by members' parliaments. The WTO also has a dispute settlement process that focuses on interpreting agreements and ensuring that member countries' trade policies follow them. The third WTO conference was held in Seattle last year. Click on the "Webcast" and see and hear the proceedings. What is the main points of contention between the Global North and the Global South?

The European Union (EU). The EU is an IGO with regional membership and multiple purposes. Chapter 6 characterizes the essence of the EU as one of "pooled sovereignty" where legal authority is granted to make collective decisions for member states. After entering the Europa Web site, explore the main institutions of the EU. Which institution has elevated the EU to the "pooled sovereignty" status?