IIL Self-Contained Regime - Whether IIL is a Self-Contained Regime or Follows Systemic Interpretation - Segment 1

Explore the foundational question of whether International Investment Law (IIL) operates as a self-contained legal regime or follows systemic interpretation principles in this 14-minute lecture segment from NPTEL-NOC IITM. Examine the theoretical and practical implications of IIL's relationship with broader international law frameworks, analyzing how investment treaties and arbitration mechanisms either function independently or integrate with general international legal principles. Delve into the scholarly debate surrounding the autonomy of international investment law and its interaction with other areas of international law, providing essential groundwork for understanding the structural foundations of modern investment protection regimes.