DNOM380 mid-term assignment

Topic: The Protection of Foreign Direct Investments in Armed Conflicts

Objective: Analyze the legal mechanisms for protecting Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) during armed conflicts. You will explore how international investment law addresses safeguarding investments during such periods of instability and violence.

1. Examine the legal standards in Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and Multilateral Investment Agreements (MIAs) that protect foreign investments during times of conflict.
2. Analyse specific cases where international courts (e.g., ICSID or investment arbitration tribunals) have ruled on the protection of FDIs in armed conflicts.

Instructions

World Limit: 1200 words

Deadline: 12 May 2025

Reference style: Chicago reference system

Submitting your assignment: The assignment must be uploaded on Moodle

Format: Include your name, course, essay topic