FACTUAL
War By Other Means
Tuesday 19 December 2006 20:00-20:40 (Radio 4 FM)
Ngaire Woods ventures behind the scenes to find out what really happens when countries clash over trade. She hears stories of backroom deals, arm-twisting and dirty tricks that are a regular feature of international trade negotiations.
She also discovers there are new kids on the block - emerging economies like Brazil and India - who are starting to use the system to their own advantage. But is anybody listening to the needs of the poorest of the poor?