ISDS Case Map
geopolitics
This level of annual spike in imports from Singapore has been unheard of despite the existence of the FTA for around 14 years now.
Abe seeks to bolster India ties to balance China’s clout.
The EAEU is shopping for partners in Asia. Middle finger to the West or sound trade policy?
When it comes to critical raw materials, the Commission is exploring fair trade agreements with Africa, Australia and Chile while the Canada-Europe trade deal could be a boon for sourcing nickel and rare earths.
China aims to press ahead with 15 remaining RCEP members. Japan had sought to balance China by involving India.
While the geopolitical tensions remain, the legal landscape continues to evolve. It seems likely that more claims will be brought in each direction.
India has viewed FTAs as an important tool to enhance its trade and investment, and signed a number of trade agreements with various countries or groups. And India’s experience intrade with its major FTA partners has not been very encouraging.
A free trade deal with Iceland has an important benefit: It’s part of a broader plan to boost America’s presence in the Arctic region as a bulwark against Russia and China.
Western architects of the investment regime expected the treaties to play a standard-setting role to be used in informal bargaining with host states.
After the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) made substantive progress, it is now time for China to consider joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
