This week we examined adjudication in international law. One of the primary ways disputes can be settled between varying states is through the use international courts.
In Week 5, you were tasked with creating a treaty on trade with a neighboring country’s ambassador. Unfortunately, that country has breached your trade agreement. Both your state and the neighboring country are members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). You have decided to bring the matter before the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body. In your post this week, please answer the following questions:
1) Explain what the WTO is, its purpose and how matters can be resolved with the assistance of WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
2) What procedures are available to resolve your dispute?
3) What do you foresee happening in resolution of the conflict with your neighboring country?
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