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Colombia leads global south countries’ exit from ISDS

Colombia’s president has announced that the country will exit the International Investment Arbitration System (ISDS). This comes in the wake of an ongoing effort against ISDS and for the exit of countries in the Global South from these mechanisms.

How Britain got sued for stopping a coal mine

While energy bills spiral, public money could soon flow to an overseas fossil fuel company. Because a government dared to block a climate-wrecking coal mine.
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How India’s new free trade agreement with the EU limits AI governance

The India–EU FTA’s formulation of source‑code and algorithmic provisions appears to narrow India’s policy authority, as it shifts the balance towards post‑incident enforcement and away from proactive oversight, at a time when India’s scale and diversity require the opposite.

Switzerland, Bahrain sign investment protection agreement

Switzerland and Bahrain ​signed ⁠an agreement ‌protecting investors against ​political risks like discriminatory measures ​by the state ​and unlawful expropriation, guaranteeing the free ⁠transfer of investment payments, the Swiss government said.

Ethiopia scores major legal victory worth over $850 million

Ethiopia has recorded significant victories in two high-profile international arbitration cases, successfully defending claims valued at more than $850 million, according to the Ministry of Justice.

Thailand banks on EU trade deal

The EU-India Free Trade Agreement, finalized in January 2026, grants India tariff-free access on 99.5% of exports to the EU, creating significant competitive pressure on Thailand’s labour-intensive sectors like textiles, garments, and seafood. With the EU-Thailand FTA still under negotiation—11 of 24 chapters finalized—Thai exports face increasing risks of trade diversion due to delayed preferential market access.
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