Global showdown
| owner: | APIRG |
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| tags: | World Trade Organization ,Developing Countries ,International trade ,Environmental aspects ,Social aspects ,Political aspects ,International business enterprises ,Economic policy ,Citizen participation |
| author: | Maude Barlow |
Description
For Maude Barlow and Tony Clarke, the Battle of Seattle came as no surprise. They knew that for years before the headline-grabbing 1999 demonstrations, a citizens' movement had been gathering strength, building coalitions, and spreading its anti-globalization message with quiet efficiency. A new brand of politics was emerging and democracy was its flagship cause