Article: Drawing the Line: National Security Hurdles to Foreign Investment in the United States.

The United States has long served as a favorite destination for foreign investors. While U.S. national security concerns have been raised from time to time, such considerations seldom have served as a major impediment to foreign investment. In a post-9/11 world, however, national security considerations will continue to play an increasingly prominent role in terms of how the U.S. government views inbound foreign investment. Certain critical sectors, such as defense, telecommunications, energy, transportation, and cyberspace, are particularly susceptible to national security concerns, especially as they relate to foreign ownership or control.

While the relevant ...