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By Simon Lester
Cato Institute
ISDS, Uncategorized

Debating ISDS

Simon Lester (Cato Institute)/June 20, 2015 /4 Comments

Thanks to the Kluwer Arbitration Blog editors for this chance to weigh in on the ISDS debate.  I have been a frequent critic of the existing ISDS system, but I take a different approach than many other opponents.  For me, the discussion should focus on two main issues, one related to access to international rights…

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