Alexandra Wandel
Trade and sustainability campaigner who coordinated the Seattle to Brussels Network and led Friends of the Earth trade justice work, active in WTO ministerials and European trade justice organizing.
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Oct 22, 2025 • 1h 31min
Another World Was Possible
Paul Adlerstein, a historian specializing in U.S. activism and global inequality, Gonzalo Berrón, a labor organizer from Latin America, and Alexandra Wandel, a trade and sustainability campaigner, dive deep into the 1999 Seattle protests against the WTO. They discuss the diverse coalitions of unions, environmentalists, and activism that fueled the global justice movement. Insightful reflections cover the impact of local struggles on global networks, the role of direct action, and the legacy of these movements in today's political landscape.
Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 31min
Dig: Another World Was Possible
Join Paul Adlerstein, associate professor and expert on global inequality, Gonzalo Berrón, a seasoned advisor in labor-led coalitions, and Alexandra Wandel, a trade justice advocate, as they unpack the 1999 Seattle WTO protests. They discuss the origins and diverse tactics of global activism against neoliberal policies, the critical role of unions, and the powerful impact of their coalitions. Dive into how the movement sparked regional responses across Latin America and shaped trade justice discussions in Europe, while exploring its lasting legacy amidst evolving political landscapes.
