Free-flowing trade can only happen in climates of peace and prosperity. Adverse conditions, such as war and widespread corruption, can cause countries to be excluded from RTAs. Typically, countries with less than perfect records in this regard enter RTAs knowing they will be required to collaborate in a range of law enforcement initiatives including anti-terrorism, border control, the war on drugs and the fight against human trafficking.
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