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Reforming Investor–State Dispute Settlement: A System in Transition

​Investor–State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) has long been a cornerstone of international investment protection, designed to encourage cross-border investments by offering foreign investors a neutral forum to bring claims against host states. However, over the years, the system has faced increasing scrutiny over fairness, transparency, and its impact on national sovereignty. Today, ISDS reform has become one of the most critical …

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Expansion of Mobile Arbitration Platforms

The expansion of mobile arbitration platforms is set to revolutionize the field of international arbitration in the coming years. This trend is driven by the increasing ubiquity of mobile devices and the growing demand for flexible, accessible dispute-resolution mechanisms. As more people rely on smartphones and tablets for their professional and personal lives, integrating arbitration processes into these devices makes …

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Smart Contracts and Their Implications for International Arbitration Disputes

Smart contracts are becoming increasingly significant in international arbitration, fundamentally altering the landscape of dispute resolution. These self-executing contracts, with the terms of the agreement directly written into code, are stored and executed on a blockchain. Their integration into commercial transactions promises efficiency, transparency, and automation, which is particularly advantageous in the globalized economy. The core appeal of smart contracts …

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