#Trade | As to whether countries would have the financial and political appetite to institute disputes before the WTO under given provisions — in the midst #COVID19 — remains to be seen: https://bit.ly/3gihaFy

#Trade | It may be argued that a “critical shortage” needs to be assessed before any export ban is put in place.

Otherwise, countries—in anticipation of a shortage that may or may not happen—will unjustifiably hoard resources in violation of trade rules: https://bit.ly/3gihaFy

❝In the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, there has been a surge in global demand for medicines, medical supplies and personal protection equipment. Maintaining sufficient stock of foodstuffs to contain inflation and ensure food security has also become a national priority.

However, the twin effect of enforced lockdowns and restrictions to international transport, have disrupted global supply chains. Countries are, thus, faced with the prospect of a looming shortfall in essential supplies.

As such, several states and trade blocs have enforced export prohibitions and restrictions to stabilise domestic supplies of essential goods, and control their domestic prices❞ - Aarshi Tirkey

Read the full article: 𝐂𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐃-𝟏𝟗: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, here → https://tinyurl.com/y7gttmeb

#COVID19 #Trade #ExportBan

🎧ORF POLICYPOD: The End Of Multilateralism: A Networked Global Order?

In conversation with our experts at ORF Berlin, the first part of this Raisina@Berlin episode talks about how health infrastructure has been threatened after the pandemic in even the most powerful countries, followed by Russia’s war against Ukraine, the international community is in a state of peril. As the war wages on, the global network of partnerships will be subjected to growing pressure. In times where differences in opinion on international security have polarized major powers, how can trade and technology cooperation strengthen strategic partnerships?


Tune in here to know more!

#Raisina2022 #RaisinaDialogue2022 #ORF #Germany #EU #partnerships #Russia #Ukraine #Ukrainewar #US #trade #technology #collaboration

THE ARABIAN SEA DIALOGUE 2022 on 27th September at The Trident, Nariman Point, Mumbai

We are excited to announce this year's The Arabian Sea Dialogue 2022!

The Dialogue brings together policymakers, business leaders, civil society, and the youth of the region to deliberate on a blueprint for an ‘Arabian Sea Community’ to shape and reinvigorate the vibrance, passion, and potential among the peoples of India and the Gulf—provided, nourished and united by our shared connection, the Arabian Sea.

The discussions will revolve around 4 leitmotifs:

1) Geopolitics and Security: New Floats on the Global Chessboard
2) Beyond Traditional Economics: Expanding Investments, Financial Flows and Trade
3) India-Gulf Climate Cooperation: Walking the Green Talk
4) Youth, Inclusion and Innovation

If interested, RSVP: arabianseadialogue@orfonline.org

#Youth #Green #Innovation #Inclusion #Arabiansea #Arab #Gulf #Tech #Climate #Investment #Trade

#PanelDiscussion | #India’s Trade Imperative

Featuring Ritika Passi, Anirudh Bhagchandka, Shailja Singh, Arpita Mukherjee and Rajat Kathuria

December 14 | 5.30 PM IST

RSVP 👉 https://or-f.org/114708

#GTObserver #trade #G20India

Event announcement: Navigating Green Horizons: The Evolving Political Economy of Trade Routes on 4th December 2023, 3:30-4:30 PM UAE

The advent of climate change in the Artic has increased the accessibility of ports in this region and the establishment of new Arctic shipping lanes including the Northern Sea Route and Northwest Passage. This region is now set to become the site of increasing geopolitical competition and an essential cog in the new green economy. In this ORF @COP28 event, we will delve into the intricate details of these evolving trade dynamics in the backdrop of the global green transition.

Know more here!

#ORF@COP28 #COP28 #climate #trade