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    A Less Relevant WTO: Implications for South Asia

    Rahul Choudhury

    5 July 2019

    There is an increasing fear among nations about the waning relevance of the World Trade Organization (WTO). A group of nations also fears the possible collapse of the WTO. Many past incidences have created uncertainty about the future of the WTO. In this context, this paper attempts to examine if the WTO is losing its relevance in the present world order and the possible implications for the South Asian region.