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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July 14, 2023

The Correlation Between Human Rights and International Trade

By Vinura Gamage  With countries attempting to bolster their economic growth through international trade, the implications of trade on fundamental...
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July 7, 2023

Questioning Marketing Strategies in the Pharmaceutical Industry Within Global Trade

By Anya Constantine  Messaging is a marketers most powerful tool.  It may be a bold statement to make but the...
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June 30, 2023

The Role of Trade and Economic Integration in Promoting Peace and Security

By Udeshi Shermila and Vishwa Chamuditha Tennakoon  “International trade is the physical movement and electronic transfer of goods and services...
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June 23, 2023

Understanding What GSP+ Means for Sri Lanka: In Discussion with Mr. Gomi Senadhira

By now, the term GSP+ has become almost a household word in Sri Lanka. As the European Union’s GSP scheme’s...
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June 16, 2023

The Korean Wave and its Impact on the Export of Consumer Goods 

By Vinuri Weerawardena  From Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ becoming the first-ever non – English speaking film to win Best Picture at the...
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