Evolvement of FDI National Security Review Regimes in a Segmented World
The rise of new FDI national security review regimes globally reflects growing geopolitical tensions and fragmentation. Lawyers face unprecedented complexity due to diverging laws, broad definitions of “national security,” and overlapping regulatory processes. Effective legal counsel now requires sophisticated cross-border strategies and early risk identification. Harmonization efforts remain limited; forum shopping and compliance challenges persist. Ultimately, stricter regimes may hinder investment and innovation, requiring nuanced legal guidance.