WTO at the Crossroads

ISBN -13: 979-8254273103
Imprint: Independently published (Kindle Direct Publishing)
405 pages
Genre: Non-Fiction
Published: 2026


 This book offers a clear and critical examination of the crisis confronting the World Trade Organisation in the last two decades. It analyses the breakdown of dispute settlement, the stagnation of negotiations, and the growing impact of geopolitical rivalry on global trade governance.
Moving beyond surface narratives, it explores key fault lines: rising protectionism, fragmented regional agreements, digital trade tensions, and climate-related challenges. Drawing on evidence, policy debates, and insights from leading economists, policymakers, and institutions, it situates the WTO within a rapidly changing global order.
At the same time, the book recognises the organisation’s enduring relevance—its rules-based framework, its role during crises such as COVID-19, and its function as a source of global trade knowledge. It evaluates both shortcomings and contributions with analytical clarity.