Investment Treaties and the Rule of Law Promise
an examination of the internalisation of international commitments in asia
$77.45
- Paperback
376 pages
- Release Date
24 April 2025
Summary
Investment Treaties and the Rule of Law: A Promise Unfulfilled?
Investment treaties are often touted as catalysts for improving the rule of law in participating nations. The theory suggests that the fear of potential claims incentivizes governments to integrate international investment obligations into their decision-making processes, leading to beneficial spill-over effects on the rule of law.
However, these arguments have largely lacked empirical validation. This book intr…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781009153003 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1009153005 |
| Author: | N. Jansen Calamita, Ayelet Berman |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press |
| Imprint: | Cambridge University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 376 |
| Release Date: | 24 April 2025 |
| Weight: | 552g |
| Dimensions: | 230mm x 151mm |
About The Author
N. Jansen Calamita
Jansen Calamita has published widely in leading international law journals. Prior to entering academia, he served in the Office of the Legal Adviser in the US Department of State and in the UNCITRAL Secretariat. He continues to work with governments on the interface of investment treaties and governance. He is a member of the editorial board of the Yearbook of International Law and Policy.
Ayelet Berman’s work has been published in peer reviewed journals such as the European Journal of International Law and the International Journal of Constitutional Law. Her co-edited book Rethinking Participation in Global Governance (2022) has recently been published. She’s the Co-Chair of the American Society of International Law International Organizations Interest Group. Prior to entering academia she practiced law, including international trade law at Sidley Austin LLP.
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