Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks) - Civilsdaily

Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)

Mentor’s comment- https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/notes-for-india-as-the-digital-trade-juggernaut-rolls-on/article38393921.ece In the intro, mention India and South Africa’s resistance to JSI. In the body mention issues over digital trade between developing and developed countries, issues of data sovereignty, disclosing source code etc. In the next part, mention need for engagement in the issue. Conclude by mentioning that negotiating without surrendering domestic policymaking … Continue reading Q.3 India has led the resistance and been the most vocal critic of the Joint Statement Initiative. Yet, given the increasingly fragmented global trading landscape and the rising importance of the global digital economy, can India tailor its engagement with the WTO to better accommodate its economic and geopolitical interests? (10 Marks)