Which term explicitly refers to a multinational investment in which a company from one country acquires a lasting interest in an enterprise located in another country?

• A. Globalization
• B. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• C. Energy Route
• D. Geoeconomics

Answer: (B)

Foreign direct investment is the term that fits this description. It refers to a company from one country making a lasting investment in a business located in another country, with involvement in the foreign enterprise’s management or operations. The emphasis on a lasting interest signals ownership or significant influence, not just a temporary financial stake. This distinguishes it from passive or short-term investments. Globalization describes the broader process of interconnected economies, not a specific investment type; an energy route is about infrastructure for energy delivery, and geoeconomics concerns strategic economic use of geography—none of these centers on owning and shaping a foreign enterprise.