Reforming Ethiopian Bilateral Investment Treaties in Line with Domestic Development Policies: Challenges, Prospects and Simplified Reform Options
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DOI: 10.1017/s0021855324000214
Abstract: Abstract This article examines the alignment of bilateral investment treaties (BITs) with domestic development policies. The analysis reveals the presence of considerable disparity between Ethiopian BITs and the country's domestic development policies and the importance… read more here.
Keywords: bilateral investment; development policies; domestic development; investment treaties ... See more keywords
Adjudicating while Fighting: Political Implications of the Ukraine-Russia Bilateral Investment Treaty
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DOI: 10.1017/s1537592724002809
Abstract: Russia’s 2014 seizure of parts of Ukraine, notably the Crimean Peninsula, set in motion a flurry of legal activity. Ukraine’s “lawfare” strategy, which aims to fight Russia via international legal means, included explicit encouragement of… read more here.
Keywords: treaty; investment treaty; ukraine russia; russia bilateral ... See more keywords
Constructing investor rights? Why some states (fail to) terminate bilateral investment treaties
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DOI: 10.1080/09692290.2017.1406391
Abstract: ABSTRACT The hundreds of legal claims brought by foreign investors against states under bilateral investment treaties (BITs) have prompted growing public backlash. Yet, governments are responding to this backlash differently. Some countries heavily targeted by… read more here.
Keywords: investment treaties; investor rights; constructing investor; bilateral investment ... See more keywords
The impact of heterogeneity in bilateral investment treaties on foreign direct investment
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DOI: 10.1080/15140326.2025.2485243
Abstract: ABSTRACT Prior research remains highly debated regarding whether bilateral investment treaties (BITs) effectively attract foreign direct investment (FDI). In this context, this study introduces a new dataset, the international investment agreement (IIA) mapping project, and… read more here.
Keywords: direct investment; impact heterogeneity; bilateral investment; foreign direct ... See more keywords
Do bilateral investment treaties help post-coup countries attract foreign investment?
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DOI: 10.1177/01925121241251813
Abstract: Studies of international investment treaties have debated whether these agreements independently increase foreign investment flows. This article contributes to the debate by contextualizing the impact of bilateral investment treaties on post-coup domestic political environments. We… read more here.
Keywords: post coup; bilateral investment; investment treaties; foreign investment ... See more keywords
An NLP-based novel approach for assessing national influence in clause dissemination across bilateral investment treaties
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298380
Abstract: International investment agreements (IIAs) promote foreign investment. However, they can undermine crucial health programs, creating a dilemma for governments between corporate and public health interests. For this reason, including clauses that safeguard health has become… read more here.
Keywords: influence; approach; bilateral investment; investment treaties ... See more keywords