The Campaign for the Top Job at the WTO

The video discusses the challenges and roles of the WTO Director General, emphasizing the need for leadership that can navigate a polarized world. It highlights the potential for a female leader in the WTO, the impact of US elections on the organization, and China's role in compliance with WTO rules. Additionally, it addresses the UK's preparedness for operating under WTO rules post-Brexit.

What is the primary challenge for the WTO Director General in today's polarized world?

• Achieving consensus among all members

• Focusing solely on economic issues

• Increasing the number of member countries

• Creating new trade rules independently

Why is the potential for a woman to lead the WTO significant?

• Gender is the only criterion for selection

• It would be a first in the organization's history

• The WTO has always been led by women

• There are no qualified male candidates

How might a Biden presidency affect the WTO?

• It would have no impact at all

• It might change the approach and tactics

• It would guarantee immediate reforms

• It would lead to the dissolution of the WTO

What is a key concern of the Trump administration regarding the WTO?

• The desire to increase the number of member countries

• The elimination of all tariffs

• The need for the organization to adapt to the 21st century

• The focus on gender equality in leadership

What is the WTO's role in monitoring member compliance?

• It imposes penalties directly

• It relies on peer monitoring among members

• It has no role in compliance

• It acts as a global trade police

What is a major challenge for the UK in transitioning to WTO rules post-Brexit?

• Increasing the number of trade partners

• Establishing a new currency

• Setting up a system for border procedures

• Eliminating all tariffs

How will Brexit affect market access between the UK and the EU?

• It will depend on sector-specific tariffs

• It will increase preferential access

• It will eliminate all trade barriers

• It will have no effect