13635. THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO). This paper examines the history, current status, and future of the World trade Organization (WTO). Traces the evolution and history of the WTO as a successor to GATT, examining GATT's deficiencies and the extent to which the WTO provides corrections. Examines the current controversies and concerns with the WTO. Profiles the strengths and weaknesses of the organization and speculates on its future. KEYWORDS: international trade world trade organization wto gatt term paper. 15 pages, 31 footnotes, 18 bibliographic sources.