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Economics

The Negotiation and Interpretation of Bilateral Investment Treaties

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There are over 3,000 bilateral investment treaties in force worldwide, making them one of the most common international legal instruments—yet most people have never heard of them.

Why this is interesting

When a country seizes a foreign company's assets, what rules protect the investor? The answer lies in a quiet 3,000-treaty network you've likely never heard of.