Earlier this week, I gave a short presentation in London on the legal and political remedies available for foreign investors to protect their assets in emerging markets undergoing resource nationalism trends. In coming weeks, I will be doing similar workshops in Stockholm and Dubai, and I thought it might be helpful to post the “checklist” [...]

Geoffrey York, a journalist from the Globe and Mail whom I know and respect greatly, had a very interesting article run in the paper on Friday about International Trade Minister David Emerson’s decision to back down from making any commentary on human rights during a visit to Beijing. This discussion of Canada’s dedication to promoting [...]

Chancellor Angela Merkel is one of the more remarkable leaders in Europe today for her demonstrated willingness to stand by principles in foreign policy. Surrounded by cowardice in the SPD, who lambaste her for having invited the Dalai Lama to Germany, led by Frank-Walter Steinmeier who is one call away from carrying out the orders [...]