International Investment Law (5011): The past few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of international investment agreements, including bilateral investment treaties and investment-related provisions in free trade agreements, followed by a sharp rise in the number of disputes between private investors and sovereign states pursuant to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions. This course will cover four broad areas: (I) the history and key policy developments of international investment law; (II) the substantive obligations and standards governing the investor-state relationship; (III) the investor-state arbitration process; and (IV) current debates over the legitimacy and desirability of ISDS, including the issue of its alignment with states' energy transition and climate change policies. Students will make presentations relating to the readings. Elements used in grading: Class participation, attendance and a take-home exam.

International Investment Law (5011): The past few decades have seen a dramatic increase in the number of bilateral investment treaties and other treaties with investment-related provisions, followed by a sharp rise in the number of disputes between private investors and sovereign states pursuant to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) provisions. It has also seen a rise in the review of inbound investment at the national level,as illustrated by the increasing scrutiny of foreign investment in the United States by CFIUS. This seminar will cover four broad areas: (I) the historical and policy origins of international investment agreements; (II) the substantive obligations and standards governing the investor-state relationship; (III) the investor-state arbitration process; and (IV) current controversies over the legitimacy and desirability of ISDS; and (V) an introduction to the role of CFIUS in the United States. . Students will make presentations relating to the readings, and write two reflection papers during the course of the quarter. Elements used in grading: Class participation, attendance and reflection papers.