Rethinking the Regulation of International Foreign Investment : Recent Developments in Brazil, South Africa and India

This article analyses the global rethink in international investment law regimes by focussing on recent developments in Brazil, India and South Africa which, among developing countries, have witnessed major outflow and inflow foreign investment in recent years. It compares and contrasts these regimes and identifies certain trends that are relevant globally. Finally, it speculates what the possible impact of these developments could be