Free trade agreements (FTAs) are undergoing extensive revision and reform worldwide due to social benefits and cost concerns. This has opened spaces for fostering the democratic legitimacy of FTAs, primarily through greater accountability by the…

Abstract: Wenhua moderated a panel at the 8th Intersessional Meeting of UNCITRAL Working Group III in Chengdu. The meeting focused on Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) reforms, with discussions on the appeal mechanism’s role in improving…