Al-Mamnur Rashid, PhD Candidate, Zhongnan University of Economic and Law, Department of Law
ABSTRACT
Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) mechanisms have long played a crucial role in shaping international investment law and policy. This study delves into the future of ISDS and explores the current reform trends that are reshaping this field. With an ever-growing number of cases and an evolving global context, the study examines the implications of ISDS on investor protection, state sovereignty, and public policy interests. It investigates the legal and ethical dimensions of ISDS case outcomes, highlighting their influence on international investment law. The study underscores the need for a delicate balance between safeguarding investor rights and preserving regulatory sovereignty. It discusses the growing demand for transparency, accountability, and the inclusion of public interests in the ISDS process. The implications of intra-EU disputes and the emerging alternatives to ISDS, such as investment courts, are also examined. Finally, the study sheds light on the public and political backlash against ISDS and how it has catalyzed reform efforts. The findings of this study offer critical insights into the future trajectory of ISDS and the broader landscape of international investment law and policy.
Keywords: Crucial role, Policy, Sovereignty, Reform, Implication
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