2015 | OriginalPaper | Chapter
Changing the Global Order: The Case of TRIPS
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In Chapter 2 I argued that the present global order to a large extent mirrors the colonial structure. However, the dominance of the former colonial powers — plus the United States, which from the 19th century developed into a leading neo-colonial power — is currently being challenged. There are new competitors on the global scene, primarily the former semi-colony China, South East Asian nations, and India. Even within some of the established global institutions, the power structure is gradually shifting.