October 11, 2024

Navigating Sovereign Immunity in the Enforcement of Investment Arbitration Awards

Introduction Sovereign immunity is a foundational principle in international law, shielding states from being sued in foreign courts. However, this...
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August 7, 2024

The End of an Era? The Petrodollar Agreement’s Expiration and its Potential Impact on Global Trade and Finance

By Udam Wickremasinghe Introduction  The petrodollar agreement has been a cornerstone of international trade and oil–the lifeblood of modern civilization....
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June 29, 2024

Harmonizing International Commerce: The Role and Evolution of UNIDROIT Principles in Bridging Cultural and Legal Divides

By Faqeeha Rahban Shadeen Ibrahim “Rules that transcend cultural and legal differences and establish an international standard that is acceptable...
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May 31, 2024

No More ‘Mr. 10 Percents’: Why Sri Lanka should ratify the Agreement on Government Procurement

By Saheli Wikramanayake The Ministry of Transport decides that Colombo needs a subway system and pays a construction company to...
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March 4, 2024

The Intersection of AI and International Trade – Trends and Developments

By Sarah Nada 2023 has been a whirlwind year for artificial intelligence (AI), marked by a flurry of activity and...
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February 28, 2024

Preliminary thoughts on the Sri Lanka – Thailand Free Trade Agreement

By Avishka Jayaweera On February 3rd, 2024, Sri Lanka signed the Sri Lanka-Thailand Free Trade Agreement (SLTFTA). As expected, this...
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February 9, 2024

FET Standard under NAFTA and USMCA: In-Discussion with Mr. Zahid Omarzai

In the realm of Foreign Investment Law, the significance of treatment standards in international treaties cannot be overstated. Within this...
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February 3, 2024

Navigating the Global Shift: Decoding Dedollarisation and Unraveling its Transformative Impact on International Trade

Udam Wickremasinghe The US dollar (USD) is the world's most dominant currency, playing a central role in international trade, finance...
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September 29, 2023

Understanding the Relationship Between Inflation and Trade: In Discussion with Prof. Rajesh Sharma

As recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to many countries experiencing inflation worldwide, there has emerged an...
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Trade and Infectious diseases
September 22, 2023

Trade and Infectious Disease: When Worlds Collide…

By Melaka Jude Decades have passed since the world was taken by storm by the explosion of international trade. Through...
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