Full Description
This book offers a timely and insightful exploration of security exceptions in international trade and investment law, focusing on the growing tension between national security measures and global economic stability. Through in-depth analysis and case studies of major global players, it uncovers how current practices are shaping international trade governance. The book examines the challenges posed by overly broad or narrow security exceptions, proposes practical reforms to improve legal clarity, and suggests ways to enhance cooperation between international organizations like the WTO and the UN. Aimed at policymakers, legal professionals, and scholars, this book provides valuable recommendations to help navigate the evolving landscape of global trade, offering concrete solutions to balance national security concerns with the need for economic cooperation.
Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Relevant theories and concepts; 3. Security measures in domestic law and practice; 4. Evolution of security exceptions in trade and investment agreements; 5. Framework for review of security exceptions; 6. Achieving coherence in the interpretation and application of security exceptions; 7. Legal and policy responses to security measures; 8. Conclusion and future directions; Bibliography; Index.
