Friends of Multilateralism Group (FMG)

FMG Trade Policy Preview(TP-P) Initiative - 15th Series: India

Given the continuous challenges confronted by the multilateral trading system, including geopolitical tensions, and renewed dynamism among members on WTO reform across t

FMG Webinar on MC14 and WTO reform

The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. While the Ministerial Conference delivere

FMG Webinar on WTO Ministerial Conferences-Lessons to Learn from the History

The outcomes of MC14 and the state of WTO reform remain central to discussions on the future of the multilateral trading system. But beyond the substance, the process by

FMG Trade Policy Preview (TP-P) Initiative Series: Japan

Given the continuous challenges confronted by the multilateral trading system, including geopolitical tensions, and renewed dynamism among members on WTO reform across th

FMG Webinar on Tax Credits aspects of the US IRA, WT/DS 623

The intersection of climate policy and international trade rules has become a defining legal challenge of our time. Against this backdrop, the recent Panel Report on the

FMG Webinar on Most-Favoured-Nation

The Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) principle is a cornerstone of the World Trade Organization. Recently major WTO members have tabled new proposals that seek to reinterpret

FMG Webinar on the U.S. Withdrawl from IGOs

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

FMG Webinar on the U.S. Withdrawl from IGOs

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

FMG High-level Dialogue Series on The Future of WTO Reform

In the face of evolving global economic landscapes, shifting trade dynamics, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, the WTO finds itself in an increasingly difficult sit

Trade For Peace: Pathways To Sustainable Trade And Peace

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

Pax Sinica: Options for the WTO and for Latin America

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 potent

FMG High-level Dialogue with Amina Mohamed

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

FMG “Trade Policy Preview” (TP-P) Session on the UK

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 Al

WTO Disputes Decoding Series-Session 1

Despite the challenges faced by WTO dispute settlement mechanism since 2019 when the Appellate Body became non-functional, this mechanism is still alive, particularly wit

FMG Webinar on the US-UK and US-China deals

The global economic order is undergoing another profound transformation. Amid a fragile recovery and uncertain growth prospects, two significant developments — the U.S.-C

FMG Webinar on the Implications of Trade Tensions for the Global Economy

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 he

FMG webinar on Trump Trade Policy and WTO Reform

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

FMG Webinar on "The Future of EU Trade Policy"

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 oth

FMG High-level Dialogue with Tim Groser

In the face of evolving global economic landscapes, shifting trade dynamics, and intensifying geopolitical tensions, the WTO finds itself in an increasingly difficult sit

FMG webinar on the Decision-making of the WTO

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 i