International Investment Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean

This textbook provides the first comprehensive pedagogical treatment of international investment law from a Caribbean perspective, addressing a critical gap in legal education resources. International Investment Law in the Commonwealth Caribbean employs rigorous doctrinal analysis that places Caribbean experiences at its centre, while also building readers’ analytical capabilities for engaging with complex issues in international economic law.The book is unique in showing how investment law operates in small island developing state contexts, making abstract legal concepts accessible through analysis of Caribbean case law, while also developing critical thinking skills.Each chapter integrates traditional black-letter law instruction with critical analysis, drawing on Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) and post-colonial theory, thereby preparing readers to evaluate competing perspectives on investor protection, state sovereignty, and developmental needs. Unlike existing