The Globalist Peter Sutherland: His Life and Legacy

The Globalist: Peter Sutherland – His Life and Legacy

by John Walsh

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Peter Sutherland was an Irish lawyer, politician, and international civil servant. He served as Attorney General of Ireland, European Commissioner for Competition, and Director-General of the World Trade Organization.

Sutherland was born in Dublin in 1946. He studied law at University College Dublin and was called to the Irish Bar in 1969. He quickly rose to prominence in the legal profession and was appointed Attorney General of Ireland in 1981.

European Commission

In 1985, Sutherland was appointed European Commissioner for Competition. He served in this role until 1989 and was responsible for enforcing the European Union's competition laws. Sutherland was a strong advocate for free trade and competition, and he played a key role in the development of the European Union's internal market.

World Trade Organization

In 1993, Sutherland was appointed Director-General of the World Trade Organization. He served in this role until 1999 and was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Uruguay Round of trade negotiations. Sutherland was a strong advocate for free trade and globalization, and he played a key role in the development of the World Trade Organization.

Later Career

After leaving the World Trade Organization, Sutherland continued to work in the field of international trade and development. He served as the chairman of the advisory board of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. He also served as the chairman of the Global Business Dialogue on Poverty.

Legacy

Peter Sutherland was a leading figure in the field of international trade and development. He was a strong advocate for free trade and globalization, and he played a key role in the development of the European Union and the World Trade Organization. Sutherland's legacy will continue to inspire and influence policymakers for many years to come.

Peter Sutherland was a remarkable man who made significant contributions to the fields of law, politics, and international trade. He was a brilliant lawyer, a dedicated public servant, and a passionate advocate for free trade and globalization. Sutherland's legacy will continue to inspire and influence leaders for many years to come.

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• Peter Sutherland was an Irish lawyer, politician, and international civil servant. (Image of Peter Sutherland)
• Sutherland was a strong advocate for free trade and competition. (Image of Sutherland speaking at a conference)
• Sutherland played a key role in the development of the European Union's internal market. (Image of the European Union flag)
• Sutherland was a strong advocate for free trade and globalization. (Image of the World Trade Organization logo)
• Sutherland continued to work in the field of international trade and development after leaving the World Trade Organization. (Image of Sutherland meeting with world leaders)

The Globalist: Peter Sutherland – His Life and Legacy

by John Walsh

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2757 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Print length	:	360 pages

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