The Australian government has opened a for-profit tourist information center in New York City. If a dispute arises over the lease of the storefront, may the landlord sue the Australian government in the United States courts?
A. Yes, because the Australian government was engaged in a commercial activity.
B. No, because the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act forbids U.S. courts from hearing any case (without exception) that involves a foreign government.
C. No, because the only way the Australian government can be sued is if it signed a written waiver of immunity.
D. Yes, because the Australian government violated international law.
Answer: A
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