At the Margins of Globalization

Despite the tremendous progress in the development of scientific knowledge, the understanding of the causes of poverty and inequality, and the role of politics and governance in addressing modern challenges, issues such as social inclusion, poverty, marginalization and despair continue to be a reality across the world – and most often impact Indigenous Peoples. At the Margins of Globalization explores how Indigenous Peoples are affected by globalization, and the culture of individual choice without responsibility that it promotes, while addressing what can be done about it. Though international trade and investment agreements are unlikely to go away, the inclusion of Indigenous rights provisions has made a positive difference. This book explains how these provisions operate and how to build from their limited success.

Author Biography

Sergio Puig is Professor of Law and Director of the International Trade and Business Law Program at the University of Arizona. He specializes in free trade agreements, international investment law and dispute settlement, with a particular focus on the NAFTA (now USMCA) as well as economic rights of Indigenous Peoples. Before entering academia, he practiced international law and arbitration and worked as a diplomat at the World Bank Group.