Critically evaluate the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in the context of its implications for developing economies. To what extent did the structural design, negotiation mechanisms, and trade liberalization principles of the GATT framework reinforce or challenge the asymmetries of the global economic order, particularly with regard to the developmental priorities, policy autonomy, and trade competitiveness of developing countries?

The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and the Political Economy of Asymmetry: A Critical Appraisal of its Implications for Developing Economies The General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), established in 1947, marked a significant milestone in the institutionalization of postwar economic multilateralism. Conceived as an interim mechanism to promote trade liberalization until … Continue reading Critically evaluate the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in the context of its implications for developing economies. To what extent did the structural design, negotiation mechanisms, and trade liberalization principles of the GATT framework reinforce or challenge the asymmetries of the global economic order, particularly with regard to the developmental priorities, policy autonomy, and trade competitiveness of developing countries?

Would you agree that Indian foreign policy has evolved from its Nehruvian foundations to a more neoliberal approach in recent decades? Support your response with relevant examples.

From Nehruvian Foundations to Neoliberalism: The Transformation of Indian Foreign Policy Introduction Indian foreign policy has undergone a significant transformation since independence, shifting from its Nehruvian roots of non-alignment, moral diplomacy, and Third World solidarity to a neoliberal approach focused on economic pragmatism, trade liberalization, and global integration. This shift, driven by economic reforms, strategic … Continue reading Would you agree that Indian foreign policy has evolved from its Nehruvian foundations to a more neoliberal approach in recent decades? Support your response with relevant examples.