Navigating the Labyrinth: Resistance and Change in the International Law on Foreign Investment

Resistance and Change in the International Law on Foreign Investment

by M. Sornarajah

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In a rapidly globalizing world, foreign investment has emerged as a critical driver of economic growth and development. However, the regulation of foreign investment has become increasingly complex and contentious, with a myriad of legal frameworks and political dynamics at play.

Against this backdrop, the book "Resistance And Change In The International Law On Foreign Investment" offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the current state of international investment law. Edited by renowned experts in the field, this volume brings together a diverse group of scholars and practitioners to examine the challenges and opportunities facing this evolving area of law.

Understanding the Evolving Landscape of Foreign Investment

The book's first section explores the fundamental concepts and principles underlying international investment law. It examines the historical evolution of investment treaties and the emergence of new norms and standards. It also analyzes the complex relationship between international investment law and other areas of international law, such as human rights, environmental protection, and trade.

Challenges to International Investment Law

The second section of the book addresses the various challenges facing international investment law. It examines the growing backlash against investor-state dispute settlement mechanisms, the concerns over the extraterritorial application of investment treaties, and the tension between investment protection and public policy objectives. It also discusses the impact of new technologies and the rise of global supply chains on the regulation of foreign investment.

Reforming and Rethinking International Investment Law

The book's third section focuses on the prospects for reforming and rethinking international investment law. It explores the potential for a more balanced and sustainable approach to foreign investment regulation, one that takes into account the interests of both investors and host states. It also examines the role of international organizations, such as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD),in promoting responsible investment practices.

"Resistance And Change In The International Law On Foreign Investment" is an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the complex web of legal and political issues surrounding foreign investment. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of international investment law, as well as insightful perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

About the Editors and Contributors

The volume is edited by two leading scholars in the field of international investment law:

• Professor Charles N. Brower, University of Virginia School of Law
• Professor Andreas F. Lowenfeld, New York University School of Law

The book includes contributions from a distinguished group of scholars and practitioners, including:

• Professor Thomas W. Joo, University of California, Davis School of Law
• Professor Laurence R. Helfer, Duke University School of Law
• Professor Horatia Muir Watt, University of Glasgow School of Law
• Professor Paul B. Stephan, University of Virginia School of Law
• Mr. James R. Holbein, Arnold & Porter

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Resistance and Change in the International Law on Foreign Investment

by M. Sornarajah

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1318 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	472 pages

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