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Geopolitics, the UK and investor-state arbitration: a ‘new normal’ in an uncertain world?

Vlad Meerovich and Alice McDonald have written an article published in Financier Worldwide exploring how energy security, climate policy and national security are increasingly colliding, with investor-state arbitration emerging as a new battleground for governments in the global north.

 

The article examines recent claims against the UK under bilateral investment treaties — including disputes linked to fossil fuel projects and sanctions — and considers the growing tension between regulatory action and investor protections in an increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.

 

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