International Dispute Resolution & Arbitration
Triannual analysis of cross-border litigation, international arbitration frameworks, and the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.
Published three times a year · Peer-reviewed
Leaving Without Leaving: Can the EU Switch Off the Energy Charter Treaty’s Sunset Clause?
In autumn 2026, Moldova and Sweden notified their withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty. However, the treaty’s sunset clause will protect existing investments for 20 years after their exits take effect. This brief asks whether the 2026 EU Inter Se Agreement can switch off the clause between M…
Investment Protection During Armed Conflict: Lawful in War, Compensable in Arbitration?
Can a host State lawfully destroy a foreign investment during armed conflict and still be required to compensate the investor? This article explores how international humanitarian law and investment treaty protection interact when wartime necessity causes investment losses.
Diplomatic Coercion: The Escalating Rift Between London and Asmara
The United Kingdom sanctioned Eritrean diplomats in London on Monday over Asmara’s refusal to accept deported nationals.