This volume presents pioneering research for the purpose of developing a common analytical foundation and framework for the emerging interdisciplinary research field of investment control and national security. It deals with legal and regulatory aspects of investment controls, specifically from an international, transnational, and comparative law perspective.

This volume offers cutting-edge research aimed at developing a comprehensive analytical foundation for the interdisciplinary field of investment control and national security. It delves into legal, regulatory, and geopolitical aspects of investment screening, particularly from international, transnational, and comparative law perspectives. This work explores how countries navigate the balance between protecting national security and fostering foreign direct investment in an increasingly complex global environment.