26th Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Adversarial Foreign Investments And Reverse CFIUS

Dr. Sohan Dasgupta highlighted the crucial need for unity among the nations of the Free World to address unprecedented security challenges. Emphasizing the shared values of individual dignity, freedom, and rule of law, he stressed the importance of fortifying a lasting firewall against detrimental and adversarial foreign investments. Dr. Dasgupta discussed various measures, including sanctions and export controls, implemented by the U.S. Government to counteract potential threats. He underscored the significance of a “whole free world approach” through four-quadrant partnerships, economic fortification, and international cooperation to bolster economic security. Dr. Dasgupta also touched upon the role of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) in reviewing and regulating inbound investments, thereby safeguarding the Free World’s security. He also discussed the “reverse CFIUS” Executive Order and, finally, the need for strategies aligned with core principles of justice and freedom.