Opinion: Why the Russia sanctions are failing
When bilateral talks fail to resolve disputes between sovereign countries, aggrieved parties may turn to an international judicial body, such as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague. Similarly, the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) articles, which underpin the international trading system, outline procedures for member countries to follow when trading partners violate the organization’s rules, particularly the most-favored-nation principle. When former U.S. President Donald Trump, citing national-security concerns, imposed tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, ...