International dispute resolution

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This book presents a curated selection of documents pertinent to international dispute resolution, aimed at supporting students and faculty at the Europa-Institut of Saarland University in their courses on international commercial and investment arbitration. International dispute resolution transcends domestic legal frameworks, often challenging traditional perceptions. It incorporates not only positive law but also soft (transnational) rules that have become essential for arbitral decision-making. The dynamics of substantive law differ significantly from those in domestic litigation, as international arbitration practitioners navigate various jurisdictions and legal systems. Students with a solid foundation in their domestic law are prepared to engage with diverse legal systems, fostering a cosmopolitan perspective. The rules governing international dispute resolution comprise an anthology of international treaties, arbitration rules, and domestic regulations, which typically serve as non-mandatory guidelines for arbitral procedures. Over the past thirty years, these laws and rules have evolved through harmonization and the influence of practitioners. While resources on international dispute resolution are abundant online, a concise compilation focusing on primary sources has been lacking. This book fills that gap, emphasizing key documents relevant to international arbitral proceedings, particularly under the ICC, DIS, Vienn