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"Every line we succeed in publishing..." A response on the state of international law scholarship to EJIL's new co-editor in chief

Around the beginning of World War II, the Jewish-German thinker Walter Benjamin wrote to his friend Gershom Scholem: "“Every line we succeed in publishing today - no matter how uncertain the future to which we entrust it - is a victory wrenched from the powers of darkness.” Benjamin was trying

UNCITRAL and ISDS Reform: China’s Proposal

By Anthea Roberts and Taylor St John* On 19 July 2019, China submitted its proposal on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) reform to UNCITRAL. A Chinese version is available, though an English translation is yet to be posted. China reaffirms its commitment to ISDS as an important mechanism for resolving

Trade in the Second Night of the Democratic Primary Debate

Here is the discussion of trade in last night's Democratic primary debate: HARRIS: First of all, Donald Trump came in making a whole lot of promises to working people that he did not keep. He said he was going to help farmers. He said he was going to

Trade In Last Night's Democratic Primary Debate

There was some discussion of trade in last night's Democratic primary debate: [DON] LEMON: ... Let's turn now to the economy. Congressman Ryan, President Trump's tariffs have boosted the U.S. steel industry but hurt auto manufacturers like those here in Michigan, which could drive

Good Questions on the Sunset Clause

This is a good set of questions, as a follow-up to a recent Senate Finance Committee hearing, from Senator Toomey to U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer on the USMCA sunset clause: The renegotiated NAFTA agreement contains a new mechanism called “Review and Term Extension,” i.e. a sunset provision,

Call for Papers: Research Workshop – Sociological Perspectives on International Economic Law and Human Rights Law

This is from the European University Institute: International law is rooted in communities, influencing and affected by social groups and their socio-cultural features. Thus, a variety of socio-cultural factors and processes are intertwined in the formation, interpretation and implementation of international law. This fifth workshop on the sociology

Some Quick Thoughts on Warren's Trade Policy Plan

Elizabeth Warren's campaign team has just posted a document entitled "It's Time for a New Approach to Trade." My initial reaction is that it's difficult to see how there would be much, if any, trade liberalization in a Warren administration; however, there

Much ado about nothing? The President's Memorandum on Reforming Developing-Country Status in the WTO

Trump's Memorandum on Reforming Developing-Country Status in the WTO issued yesterday aims to "make trade more free, fair, and reciprocal by devoting all necessary resources toward changing the WTO approach to developing-country status such that advanced economies can no longer avail themselves of unwarranted benefits

What Does the U.S. Want To See Happen With Appellate Body Reform?

This is from a U.S. statement to the DSB yesterday: * We have listened closely as several Members have criticized the United States. These Members argue that the United States has failed to participate in ongoing discussions on Appellate Body reform. * These statements are wrong – and appear to represent public

Transparency in WTO Disputes

This is from a U.S. statement to the DSB at the July 22 meeting: With respect to the open meetings and hearings that have taken place, the experience has been entirely successful. The United States is not aware of any incidents of improper behavior by observing members of the