Foreign Policy: Who Gets to Run the WTO?

Foreign Policy: Who Gets to Run the WTO?: "The World Trade Organization (WTO) affects the lives of everyone on the planet. It sets the rules that govern global trade, and its decisions have far-reaching consequences for the world�s farmers, corporations, and governments. This year, as it does every six years, the WTO must select a new director-general to lead the trade body. The new leader will face the daunting challenge of jump-starting stalled trade talks and bridging the chasm between the trade agendas of the rich and poor. The four candidates for the post launched their campaigns in late January. Here�s a look at the race and who�s likely to come out on top. "