Lexicology | 28-sep-2016
A discussion of some general distinctions between invesment treaty protections and political risk insurance.
Live Mint | 28-sep-2016
On Canada’s insistance, India is expected to sign a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) with Canada based on an old text, not its new model BIT. The old text contains contentious provisions such as the investor-state dispute settlement mechanism.
Global Labour Column | 28-sep-2016
For decades, labour has been fighting purely defensive battles against the neo-liberal trade and investment agenda; we lack an agenda of our own. Lost ground will not be reclaimed on what is fundamentally hostile territory, argues Peter Rossmann of the IUF.
Oneworld | 27-sep-2016
The so-called “ISDS” has been existing for years already. A revealing look in the hidden world of investor-state dispute settlement.
TNI | 23-sep-2016
How CETA’s investor protection rules could result in a boom of investor claims against Canada and the EU.
Politico | 22-sep-2016
Critics of the TPP rage against the Investor State Dispute Settlement system. Here’s how to fix it.
Columbia FDI Perspectives | 21-sep-2016
An Investment Court would become a device for neoliberal rules of investment protection with even greater authority.
Deutsche Welle | 21-sep-2016
The EU-US free trade deal is controversial in Europe as it includes a mechanism that seeks to settle disputes between investors and states out of regular courts. DW examines the issue with law professor Gus Van Harten.
The Wire | 19-sep-2016
India was one of the most sued countries in 2015. Will the country’s new model bilateral investment treaty attract and safeguard foreign investment more effectively?

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