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July 26, 2026Global Trade and Customs Journal

Multilateralism at a Crossroads: Beyond Practical Implications on the WTO’s Fragmentation

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LVLuis E. Mayaute Vargas

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Article examines the WTO's fragmentation and geopolitics, suggesting pathways to restore multilateralism.

Key Points

  • This article explores the crisis of multilateralism and its implications for the World Trade Organization's effectiveness.
  • Analyzed geopolitical tensions and technological disruptions impacting global governance.
  • Examined specific cases such as fisheries subsidies and e-commerce negotiations at the WTO.
  • Discussed the need for institutional adaptation and flexible negotiation frameworks.
  • Identified the paralysis of the WTO Appellate Body as a significant indicator of systemic political shifts.
  • Highlighted the increase in plurilateral agreements amidst declining consensus-based decision-making.
  • Concluded that restoring multilateralism requires renewed political commitment and innovative solutions.

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Luis E. Mayaute Vargas (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a306d3aea3239cd76559https://doi.org/10.54648/gtcj2026052
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