Global IPR Agreements, WTO, and the Political Economy of “Free Trade” Introduction The global intellectual property rights (IPR) regime has become a central pillar of the contemporary trade order, shaping flows of knowledge, technology, and innovation across borders. While framed under the rubric of multilateralism, agreements such as the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights … Continue reading To what extent do global IPR agreements reflect a consensus-based multilateral framework rather than the dominance of advanced economies? Comment on the assertion that “free trade” under WTO is not genuinely free but conditioned by intellectual property monopolies.
Tag: North–South divide
What are the underlying structural and historical factors contributing to the persistence of the North–South divide in the era of globalization?
The Persistence of the North–South Divide in the Era of Globalization: Structural and Historical Determinants Introduction Despite the rhetoric of a borderless and interdependent world heralded by globalization, the enduring salience of the North–South divide—typically denoting the socio-economic and geopolitical cleavage between industrialized, affluent nations of the Global North and the developing, post-colonial states of … Continue reading What are the underlying structural and historical factors contributing to the persistence of the North–South divide in the era of globalization?
How does the enduring North–South divide shape the dynamics of global politics, particularly in terms of economic inequality, development discourses, climate negotiations, and institutional representation within the international order?
The North–South Divide and the Architecture of Global Politics: Inequality, Development, and Contestation in the International Order Introduction The North–South divide, historically rooted in colonialism, imperialism, and unequal economic development, remains one of the most enduring structural cleavages in global politics. While ostensibly geographical, the divide is more accurately a political-economic construct that separates the … Continue reading How does the enduring North–South divide shape the dynamics of global politics, particularly in terms of economic inequality, development discourses, climate negotiations, and institutional representation within the international order?