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‘Appetite for Friction’ – Trump Policy Towards China
According to Frank Lavin, former US Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, ‘trade negotiations should focus on managing what’s good...
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Risks to the EU from a US-China Trade Agreement
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Far East North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Sherman KatzAfter the United States imposed $250billion of tariffs on Chinese goods based on its determination, under U.S. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974,...
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The Chinese Innovation Conundrum
By: Iacopo MonterosaHuawei’s prominent role in 5G infrastructure could suggest that China is now ready to be a driving force on digital innovation. In addition, the...
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Myanmar: Open for Business or Closed by Sanctions?
The Status Quo In January Aung Sang Suu Kyi stood at a platform in a brightly lit conference centre in Naypyidaw. The room was ostentatious and so...
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What Does the Future Hold for US Trade Policy?
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Alice PoidevinLast year was a difficult year for free trade and the international rules-based system. No doubt the US played an important role in this: It...
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Huawei, Which Way? Perceptions and US-China Relations
Research Areas: Data, AI, and Emerging Technologies Far East Korea Project North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Stephen RangerFollowing the global financial crisis in 2008, the G-2 framework of a global strategic partnership was seen among observers as the way forward for...
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As Asia Tightens Up on Data Regulation, the EU GDPR Leaves Its Footprint
Research Areas: Data, AI, and Emerging Technologies EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Far East Industrial and Competitiveness Policy South Asia and OceaniaBy: Guest AuthorBy Tim Yu, a cybersecurity and technology policy analyst based in Hong Kong Over recent years, there has been a concerted effort from Asian...
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Cultural Exception vs. Cultural Openness: Back To Seoul, BTS!
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Far East Industrial and Competitiveness Policy Korea ProjectBy: Jimmyn ParcIn general, it is easy to agree with the concept of cultural exception that France has for many years evoked. Such an approach is based on the idea...
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Compulsory Licensing of IP-protected Drugs: Colombia’s Panacea for Access to Better Healthcare Services?
Research Areas: Industrial and Competitiveness Policy Innovation, IP, and Human Capital Latin AmericaBy: Matthias BauerOn 30 May 2018, Colombia joined the OECD as the group’s 37th member. Prior to the country’s accession, the Colombian government implemented a...
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L’insoutenable légèreté de la décision de l’Institut Français de Séoul en Corée : La disparition de la Médiathèque à Séoul
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Far East Industrial and Competitiveness Policy Korea ProjectBy: Jimmyn Parc« C’est avec beaucoup d’humilité que je viens aujourd’hui dans ce lieu essayer de vous parler de francophonie ». Si je reprends, avec...
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The WTO is a Disaster. Really?
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Roderick AbbottDear Mr President, I have heard that you called the World Trade Organisation (WTO) “a disaster for America”, and would like to suggest with...
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US Import Tariffs on Steel Threaten the US Economy
Research Areas: EU Single Market, Institutions, and Governance Industrial and Competitiveness Policy North America Trade, Globalisation and SecurityBy: Hanna DeringerTwo weeks ago, the US Department of Commerce released its long-awaited Section 232 reports on steel and aluminum. The reports presented the US...