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Julia Calvert is a Senior Lecturer in International Political Economy at the University of Edinburgh's School of Social and Political Science. Her research centers on the international political economy, particularly focusing on the role of low- and middle-income countries in shaping global economic governance. Dr. Calvert's work critically examines the conditions under which governments may infringe on the principles of international investment agreements, using a legal and political framework to explore how public and civil society interests can be defended against investor-state arbitration. Her latest book, "Politics of Investment Treaties in Latin America," published by Oxford University Press in 2022, examines the intricate dynamics of international investment agreements and their implications for sustainable development. Additionally, she is actively engaged in studying the impact of international organizations on reforming international investment law. Julia holds a PhD in Politics and a Master's degree in International Development. She has published several articles in reputable journals and is involved in the British International Studies Association as the convener of the International Political Economy Working Group for 2024-2026. In her teaching, she offers courses on International Political Economy and Political Economy of Latin America.
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