Abstract India initiated the unilateral mass termination of bilateral investment treaties (BIT termination) in 2016. We consider it a natural experiment to clarify issue whether BITs attract foreign direct (FDI) developing country. evaluate effect BIT on FDI inflows using double and triple difference approaches (DD DDD) synthetic control (SCM) methods. Our study finds that led significant decrease from country with which terminated agreement. Thus, confirms is an essential mechanism for...

The number of free trade agreements (FTA) in international is rapidly growingand it makes them the main tool for countries' liberalization. Created 2015, Eurasian economic union (EAEU), that has competence customs union, also started actively building a network FTAs. To date, four such preferential and one non-preferential agreement are force, at least three other expected to be signed 2021-2025.Some specific features can attributed emerging will impact development EAEU Member States allow...

The World Trade Organization (WTO) is one of the leading institutions involved in global economic regulation. Its purposes are to ensure multilateral cooperation on liberalization international trade, harmonize existing standards and requirements, peacefully resolve trade disputes between countries. Since 11 December 2019, dispute resolution has been handicapped due consistent blocking appointment members WTO Appellate Body (AB) by United States. This reduced trading system’s (MTS)...

The idea of the lagging Pivot suggests that Russian policy “Pivot to East” cannot last successfully on a long-term basis given extensive lag between political and economic dimensions Pivot, in Russia abroad. One most inevitable necessary conditions bridging this gap can be found among instruments trade liberalization. Here we should shift our focus from interests Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) which has privileged mandate merchandise negotiations with third countries blocs like ASEAN: not...

The crisis in relations with the West and subsequent sanctions hampered development of Moscow’s cooperation a number foreign partners. Under these conditions, role EAEU as an agent for promoting Russia's trade interests has dramatically increased, including formation Greater Eurasian Partnership, flagship initiative. Russia’s officials have repeatedly stressed that ASEAN is one major pillars emerging geostrategic space. 3rd ASEAN-Russian Federation Summit on Strategic Partnership held...

This article examines the evolution and potential of water agenda BRICS. The members this international association major countries South America, Eurasia, Asia Africa are rich in resources population. development extends beyond their borders to projects other through activities a institution, New Development Bank Such conditions suggest some anticipation global comprehensive view on part BRICS issues relating resources. However, hypothesis is opposite: despite unique strategy, it remains...