Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast
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Welcome to Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast, brought to you by Skadden. In this podcast, we explore the complex world of foreign direct investment reviews and the national security policy behind them. In an increasingly contested global economy, understanding the intricacies of cross-border investment screening is essential for successful transactions. Tune in for the insights you need to navigate the FDI landscape.
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Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.
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The podcast covers themes related to foreign direct investment reviews, national security policies, and cross-border economic dynamics. Example episodes include discussions on the intersection of national and economic security, geopolitical tensions with China, and the evolving U.S.-Europe investment relationship, providing listeners with comprehensive insights.

Welcome to Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast, brought to you by Skadden. In this podcast, we explore the complex world of foreign direct investment reviews and the national security policy behind them. In an increasingly contested global economy, understanding the intricacies of cross-border investment screening is essential for successful transactions. Tune in for the insights you need to navigate the FDI landscape.
If you’re enjoying Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com.
Foreign Correspondent: An FDI Podcast is presented by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.
Host Jason Hewitt sits down with colleagues Brian Egan 一 former senior-most lawyer at both the National Security Council and the Department of State, as well as former deputy White House counsel 一 and Jonathan Benson, who focuses his practice on sanctions and national security, to unpack the economic statecraft toolkit and analyze the role that foreign investment screening plays in it. They explore the economic statecraft toolkit, examine how it’s being yielded and analyze the role that foreign investment screening plays in it.
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