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The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal: The Effect Of Future Awards On International Terrorism, Casey J. College
The Iran-United States Claims Tribunal: The Effect Of Future Awards On International Terrorism, Casey J. College
Arbitration Law Review
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The Politics Of International Arbitration And Adjudication, Stephen E. Gent
The Politics Of International Arbitration And Adjudication, Stephen E. Gent
Penn State Journal of Law & International Affairs
Arbitration and adjudication have proven to be effective means of producing long-lasting settlements on contentious issues, but states are generally reluctant to use such legal forms of dispute resolution, especially in resolving issues of national security. To understand when policymakers can and should promote the use of legal mechanisms, they need to understand the political reasons behind the reluctance of states to use these forums. This essay identifies five factors that significantly influence the willingness of states to relinquish decision control and pursue arbitration or adjudication: third-party bias, salience, uncertainty, bargaining power, and armed conflict. To promote the use of …