BILATERAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS OF GEORGIA: THREATS, CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Relevance of the topic. Bilateral investment treaties are an extremely important form of investment promotion. The purpose of signing these agreements is to deepen the economic ties between the countries. No matter how big the role of investments is in the economy, it is necessary to regulate them. It is necessary to pay more attention to the discussion of this issue from an academic point of view. Especially, taking into account the adverse experience that Georgia received from the judgments against it from international arbitrations. It is important to facilitate the legal study of various norms and protective measures for foreign investments, taking into account the agreements. Insufficient consideration of regulations and relevant norms regarding the issue, considering the development of investments, may even lead to financial responsibility. The purpose of the article. To evaluate the effectiveness of bilateral agreements. Scientific novelty of the paper. The issue is very relevant and its practical purpose is the possibility of using the obtained results in the educational process during the study of the mentioned topic, through analysis. Identifying advantages, disadvantages, as well as opportunities and threats, developing relevant recommendations in terms of effectiveness. Accepting the challenges in this field is a necessary condition. The mentioned issues have practical value and potential impact on the field and wider society. Methodology. Based on the SWOT analysis of bilateral investment agreements, their importance and socio-economic aspects are evaluated. The importance of investment agreements, foreign experience of their regulation is reviewed. As well as an innovative SWOT analysis of the concluded bilateral investment agreements. Discussion. An in-depth analysis of this issue leads to the promotion of the foreign investment regulation process. It will also give Georgia the opportunity to establish more effective approaches for attracting and protecting foreign investment capital. Conclusions. Taking into account the recommendations based on the scientific analysis proposed in the work will contribute to the improvement of the investment environment, thus raising employment and living standards, and the economic situation of Georgia.