Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)

<p>The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle is a cornerstone of the World Trade</p><p>Organization.</p><p>Recently major WTO members have tabled new proposals that seek to reinterpret or update</p><p>the role of MFN. As...

<p>The landscape of multilateral engagement is increasingly marked by shifts in national</p><p>commitments to international institutions. The withdrawal of certain countries from certain</p><p>international...

<p>The landscape of multilateral engagement is increasingly marked by shifts in national commitments to international institutions. The withdrawal of certain countries from certain international organizations invites...

<p>In the face of evolving global economic landscapes, shifting trade dynamics, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, the WTO finds itself in an increasingly difficult situation to maintain its relevance and...

<p>Amid ever-changing geopolitical dynamics and systemic shocks, questions about the link between trade and peace have re-emerged. While the multilateral trading system was founded on the post-World War II belief that...

<p>As the multilateral trading system navigates the transition from a period of U.S.-led globalization to an era of deepening strategic competition, the contours of a potential “Pax Sinica” present both unprecedented...

<p>On October 23, the Friends of Multilateralism (FMG) convened the fifth session of its high-level dialogue series on "The Future of WTO Reform," featuring a dialogue with Amina Mohamed, Founder and Chairperson of the...

<p>On 14 October 2025, the Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG) organized the 13th session of its “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) brainstorming series on Australia. Willy Alfaro, FMG member and e former Director of...

<p>Despite the challenges faced by WTO dispute settlement mechanism since 2019 when the Appellate Body became non-functional, this mechanism is still alive, particularly with the Multi-Party Interim Appeal Arbitration...

<p>The global economic order is undergoing another profound transformation. Amid a fragile recovery and uncertain growth prospects, two significant developments — the U.S.-China Joint Trade Statement and the U.S.-UK...

<p>The world finds itself at a critical inflection point. Just as the global economy appeared to be stabilizing after years of turbulence, a new wave of policy shifts and heightened uncertainties has sharply altered the...

<p>Trump 2.0 has substanbially transformed the US trade policy and posed serious challenges to international trade. Against this context, the multilateral trading system and the reform of the WTO are also facing strong...

<p>With the WTO confronted with turbulence and uncertainty, the vision of the new European Commission, the evolution of the EU's trade policy in the WTO is pivotal. Many other members depend on EU's leadership role in...

<p>In the face of evolving global economic landscapes, shifting trade dynamics, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, the WTO finds itself in an increasingly difficult situation to maintain its relevance and...

<p>As a central issue of the WTO reform, its decision-making mechanism has been discussed and extensively. Based on some recent proposals by WTO members on this issue, FMG is most glad to host a candid and inclusive...