Description: This book examines why and how contemporary power shifts caused the American-led push for neoliberal globalization to break down at the World Trade Organization. Historically, the U.S. has pressured other countries to open their markets while maintaining protectionist policies at home. Kristen Hopewell explains how rising giants like China, India, and Brazil have assumed American negotiation tactics, forcing the West to confront its own rhetoric and grinding the Doha Round of trade talks to a halt.
Review Quotes: Hopewell offers a novel account of international negotiations at a time when the U.S. is no longer able to force other countries into compliance. Her explanation of how BRIC nations are using 'the master's tools' to disrupt the world order makes for a fascinating read."--Nitsan Chorev "Brown University and author of Remaking U.S. Trade Policy"