The main objective of this course is to provide students with an understanding of trade rules, politics, institutions, and major issues facing trade policy and the world trading system.

It aims at providing the students with an overview of the domestic dynamics with respect to how trade policy is formed and how the national interests are negotiated with trading partners amidst global developments and dynamics.

It is also designed to help students develop their skills in analyzing issues of world trade, assess the roles of trade institutions; trade agreements and interpret current challenges among major actors in the global trading system.