
Kluwer: National Security is Not a Blank Cheque: Recent Practice Curtailed Unfettered Sanctioning Power
Published on February 24, 2026
The increasing use of restrictive measures, commonly referred to as “sanctions”, has become a predominant mechanism for states advancing national security and foreign policy objectives. This geopolitical reality increasingly intersects with international investment law, leading to a noticeable rise in the number of investment arbitration proceedings related to sanctions.
