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Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) and International Trade Agreements

Investor State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) and International Trade Agreements

One of the causes for the growing disenchantment with globalization and the subsequent protectionist trade policies are the free trade agreements. While free trade agreements allows free exchange of goods and services, clauses within the agreement allow corporations to sue governments. This article discusses case studies and perspectives regarding this clause.