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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September 22, 2023
September 15, 2023
Are We Moving Towards a Future of Slowbalisation?
By Yasas Mudalige The term "slowbalisation" has gained prominence in recent years as a descriptor for the evolving landscape of...
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September 8, 2023
Implementing a Multilateral Investment Court: A Better Investor-State Dispute Mechanism?
By Noor ul ain Tahir Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms have been a contentious topic in international trade agreements, and...
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September 1, 2023
IMF, The World Bank and the WTO: How Different Are They From One Another?
By Pramitha Perera The International Monetary Fund (IMF), The World Bank and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) all emerged after...
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August 25, 2023
Assessing the True Nature of Climate-Friendly Trade Policies: In Discussion with Vishva Subramaniam
By Shahina Azeezdeen Effective climate change policy requires consideration of multiple complex factors, and often includes the balancing of trade...
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August 18, 2023
Legal Conundrum: The Dilemma of Incorporating General Exceptions in Investment Agreements
By Sandun Batagoda The entry into force of International Investment Agreements (IIA), to some extent, was conducted with little or...
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August 11, 2023
Role of Arbitration in Solving Investor-State Disputes: Advantages, Criticisms and Reforms
By Muhammad Faisal Hayat The global economy now depends heavily on international trade and foreign investment for growth, which has...
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August 4, 2023
Decoding the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership: What is it and How Can it Help Sri Lanka?
By Saheli Wickramanayake In May 2023, Wickremesinghe stressed the importance of Sri Lanka’s integration into international trade during the ‘Nikkei...
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July 28, 2023
Understanding the Role of Investor-State Dispute Settlement: In Discussion with Andrés Esteban
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) is arguably one of the most controversial aspects of International Investment Law. While International Investment Agreements...
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July 21, 2023
Trade in Wildlife: An Ecological Problem Alone?
By Senuri Vidanapathirana Wildlife plays a big role in defining how Sri Lanka is perceived, particularly in the context of...
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