Introduction

As a general principle of law, good faith applies to every legal relationship, at the national and international levels. Thus, the relationship between capital-importing States and investors who commit resources in those countries' territories falls within the scope of influence of the principle of good faith. This paper will begin (2) by defining good faith, afterwards (3) identifying its role in International Investment Law and (4) its practical applications in the relationship between host States and foreign investors, before finally (5) answering the following question: is ...