The theory of negotiation and cooperation: distributive bargaining; integrative bargaining; game theory.

Broad context for negotiations: The nature and processes of GATT negotiations (rounds); legal framework of GATT/WTO negotiations and decision-making. Bilateral negotiations; General background on EPA and EPA negotiations; Participation in an EPA negotiation.

International trade leadership and management: the art of negotiating - technique and tactics; actors in trade diplomacy; sovereign states as negotiators; nongovernmental actors; leading a delegation; stress management.

This module will provide an in-depth analysis of a selection of current topical issues in trade policy or provide depth to items that have been introduced in other modules. The range of topics will vary with changing policy conditions and problems, but the following is an illustrative list of possible topics (of which typically one or two may constitute the module):

o Trade and environment
o Trade related intellectual property rights
o Trade and investment measures
o Trade and labour standards
o Trade and human rights
o Trade facilitation
o Trade and competition policy
o Customs harmonisation
o Dispute settlement
o Trade in services
o Trade and e-commerce
o Economic Partnership Agreements
o Trade and aid
o Trade and finance
o Trade and gender
o Strategic management and planning for trade