This volume investigates the evolving landscape of international investment law and policy by analyzing the most significant legal and economic developments of 2017. The editors, Jesse Coleman, Lisa E. Sachs, and Lise J. Johnson, compile contributions from a global network of legal scholars and practitioners to provide a structured analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) trends. The work utilizes a rigorous academic framework to evaluate the intersection of investment treaty practice and the complexities of investor-state arbitration.

Legal professionals and academics frequently cite this publication as a primary reference for tracking the shifting standards in international investment law. Experts highlight the text for its high level of technical detail and its utility in navigating the complexities of international arbitration practice.