Introduction to Volume 12, 2009

Abstract

With this issue, the Journal of International Economic Law launches its 12th volume in its 12th year of publication. Time certainly does pass quickly, since the original issue and volume of this Journal seems only a recent event! In this first issue of the 12th volume of the Journal, readers will find the now traditional opening essay embodying some personal perspectives of a leading scholar. This year, Professor Thomas Cottier, Professor of European and International Economic Law, Director of the World Trade Institute and the National Centre of Competence in Research NCCR–Trade Regulation, University of Bern, Switzerland, authors that essay reflecting among other subjects on the future of international economic law. Professor Cottier's essay is followed by a number of stimulating articles on varied subjects including trade versus culture in the digital environment, export credit support under the SCM agreement, Canada's litigation experience in Lumber IV and necessity exceptions in WTO Law through the lens of the retreaded Tyres case. This issue also features the now traditional series of short surveys, including indexes, statistical information on dispute settlement and bibliography overviews that should be very useful to readers.